Associate Manager, Biomedical Engineering Laboratory System, and Diagnostics

at  eHealth Systems Africa

Who we are
eHealth Africa designs and implements data-driven solutions and technologies to improve health systems for and with local communities. eHA’s technology works in low connectivity settings and smartly uses data to drive decision-making by local governments and partner agencies to get optimum results.

We leverage our staff and department expertise across five programmatic areas:

• Public Health Emergency Management Systems
• Disease Surveillance Systems
• Laboratory Systems & Diagnostic
• Climate Adaptation in Health, Food Security & Nutrition

In each of these programmatic areas, we partner with governments, communities, nonprofits and other stakeholders to generate holistic solutions, because we believe that every community deserves access to the types of tools that can enable them to lead healthier lives.
Purpose of the position
The Biomedical Engineer, Laboratory System, and Diagnostics is responsible for managing all maintaining all laboratory equipment across the project. Working with the Heads of the Polio laboratory, s/he will monitor the functionality and equipment performance of all the equipment and ancillary equipment. Liaising with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope, and objectives; and ensuring that clients’ needs are met as the project evolves.
What you’ll do

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned: Biomedical Engineer duties and responsibilities

• Maintaining equipment and working with Heads of Polio laboratory to monitor functionality and equipment performance of all the equipment and ancillary equipment.
• Their typical daily responsibilities include:
• Coordinate vendor response to maintenance and repairs
• Providing technical support for troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs of biomedical equipment
• Assessing the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of biomedical equipment
• Working alongside Medical laboratory Scientists to research the biological systems of humans and animals
• Training other personnel and clinicians to use equipment properly
• Installing and maintaining equipment use and care where necessary
• Providing periodic update on equipment functionality
• Writing and publishing technical reports and research papers
• Provides Technical and product advice to the customers
• Facilitate and monitor Service Agreement for PPM, servicing and repairs across the supported Global Polio Laboratory Network
• Advise the procurement team on specifications, stocking of reagents, consumables and accessories
• Ensure software updates and upgrades are carried out as when due
• Ensure the customers are updated on the use of the equipment
• Assigns supervises and evaluates all software solutions to optimize performance, integration, and interoperability.
• Maintains high standards necessary for the efficient and professional implementation of the organization’s informatics solutions and platforms.
• Adheres to Policies and procedures.
• Adheres to eHealth Africa’s code of conduct as well as ethical standards.

Who you are

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to successfully perform this job.

• A B.Sc. degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, B.Sc. Engr, or related field and professional certification is required. A Master’s degree is an added advantage
• Minimum of 6 years on the job experience in, NGO experience is an added advantage.
• Must have the ability to manage conflicts and resolve problems effectively.
• Basic knowledge in the development of reference and resourceful materials, and have the ability to improve and implement policies.
• Quick result delivery, courage to challenges, curious on learning and development
• Strong leadership skills that include the ability to build effective project teams, ability to motivate others, delegation, and timely/quality decision-making.
• Exemplary skills in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams, as well as mentoring other team members in a clinical research setting.
• Proven work experience as a Project Coordinator or similar role
• Experience in project management, from conception to delivery
• An ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules and step-by-step action plans
• Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control
• Hands-on experience with project management tools
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills, and great attention to detail.
• Must be able to work as a leader and member of a team and possess good problem-solving skills.
• Must possess the ability to organize, instruct, and supervise staff while promoting group effort and achievement.
• Strong leadership skills, including experience preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Must have the ability to manage conflicts and resolve problems effectively.
• Must possess strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Training and presentation experience is preferred.
• Able to communicate by various modes such as verbally in-person, Mobile phone, pager, and direct connect/radio.
• Must have flexibility in working hours, including on-call availability and the willingness
• Proficiency working with specialized software utilized in the program.

Language Ability

• English is the spoken and written language. Fluency in local Hausa is an advantage.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees and the general public.

eHA Gender Diversity Statement
At eHealth Africa, diversity is integral to who we are. We value and honor diverse backgrounds and experiences, strive to create inclusive and equitable working environments that promote Learning, Fairness and Opportunities for all.
Above all
We believe strongly in our mission and values, and our teams are most successful when they do also.

• Maintaining equipment and working with Heads of Polio laboratory to monitor functionality and equipment performance of all the equipment and ancillary equipment.
• Their typical daily responsibilities include:
• Coordinate vendor response to maintenance and repairs
• Providing technical support for troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs of biomedical equipment
• Assessing the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of biomedical equipment
• Working alongside Medical laboratory Scientists to research the biological systems of humans and animals
• Training other personnel and clinicians to use equipment properly
• Installing and maintaining equipment use and care where necessary
• Providing periodic update on equipment functionality
• Writing and publishing technical reports and research papers
• Provides Technical and product advice to the customers
• Facilitate and monitor Service Agreement for PPM, servicing and repairs across the supported Global Polio Laboratory Network
• Advise the procurement team on specifications, stocking of reagents, consumables and accessories
• Ensure software updates and upgrades are carried out as when due
• Ensure the customers are updated on the use of the equipment
• Assigns supervises and evaluates all software solutions to optimize performance, integration, and interoperability.
• Maintains high standards necessary for the efficient and professional implementation of the organization’s informatics solutions and platforms.
• Adheres to Policies and procedures.
• Adheres to eHealth Africa’s code of conduct as well as ethical standards