Biomedical Engineer Job Vacancy at Ifakara Health Institute

Opening Date: 10 November 2026

Application Deadline: 17 November 2026

Employer: Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)

Position: Biomedical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Liaise with MSD and the local distributor to plan, track and confirm the accurate distribution and installation of equipment at implementing sites, in line with the programme’s equipment list and site readiness.
• Track deliveries from dispatch to receipt, confirm that each site receives the correct equipment, quantity and specifications, and provide the BME Coordinator with regular status updates by site.
• Follow up on installation, commissioning and handover with regional BMEs. Check that delivery notes, installation reports and handover records are complete and that equipment is registered in the system.
• Monitor facility Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) through the Medical Equipment and Infrastructure Management Information System. Ensure PPM is completed on schedule and CM requests are closed within agreed timelines, with complete records of work performed, parts used and outcomes.
• Flag overdue or stalled maintenance, repeat failures and high equipment downtime. Review trends by region and facility, and follow up with regional BMEs.
• Work with regional BMEs to resolve delayed repairs, spare parts gaps and vendor support needs, including follow-up on service contracts and warranties, to ensure equipment remains functional.
• Hold regular review meetings with regional BMEs and facility BMEs on equipment functionality, maintenance backlogs and priorities, and provide technical guidance on complex faults.
• Check data quality in the system, follow up on missing or inconsistent entries, and recommend improvements to system settings and workflows.
• Produce reports on equipment functionality, PPM compliance, downtime and repair turnaround to guide decisions by the BME Coordinator and programme team.
• Use system data to identify equipment that is nearing the end of its useful life, is costly to repair or repeatedly fails, and advise on replacement, procurement and service contract needs.
• Assist in coordinating and conducting training for facility BMEs and users on comprehensive maternal and newborn technologies, covering correct use, basic care and first-line troubleshooting.
• Assist in developing job aids, videos and training curricula for Ministry of Health technical and clinical staff.
• Prepare weekly or monthly reports, contribute to quarterly donor reports on equipment functionality, PPM and CM performance and results against targets, and maintain records of donor-funded assets for audits and monitoring visits.
• Ensure maintenance follows programme procedures and national medical device regulations, and report equipment safety incidents to the BME Coordinator.
• Provide oversight, guidance and mentorship to regional and facility-based BMEs, supporting their ongoing work in programme implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the BME Coordinator.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or a related engineering field, such as Electrical Engineering or Medical Equipment Technology.

Required Experience

• At least 2–3 years of experience in medical equipment management, including planning, coordinating or supervising maintenance (CM and PPM).
• Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System or Medical Equipment Information System to track equipment and maintenance.
• Proven experience working with Ministries of Health, NGOs or international health programmes.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven engineering skills, including experience with multi-site programmes and hospital-related maintenance, particularly neonatal equipment.
• Strong skills in engineering and design software. Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, LabVIEW, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Ansys and similar software is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and coordinate with diverse individuals and stakeholders to achieve results.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills, including Excel and dashboards, with attention to data quality and presentation.
• Good understanding of medical equipment lifecycle management, service contracts, vendor management, and coordination of equipment distribution and installation with suppliers.
• Willingness to travel to regions and facilities for supportive supervision and review visits.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Language Requirements

Good written and spoken English and Kiswahili.

Remuneration

An attractive and competitive remuneration package shall be offered to the successful candidates in accordance with Ifakara Health Institute salary scales.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ifakara Health Institute is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. The Institute prohibits discrimination of any kind during recruitment and employment. All employment decisions are based solely on job requirements, merit and individual qualifications, in compliance with the labour laws of Tanzania.

Important Recruitment Disclaimer

Ifakara Health Institute does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants should disregard any written or oral request for payment in exchange for a job offer or interview that they believe may be fraudulent or suspicious.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the Ifakara Health Institute official recruitment portal.

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Applicants should review the requirements, prepare their CV and any other requested documents, and submit their applications before the closing date.