Position Title: Biomedical Equipment Specialist

Reports to: Associate Director of Facilities

Location: Remote, USA

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview:

The Clinical Operations Department is responsible for providing technical support to Partners In Health (PIH) sites with operational and programmatic guidance in the areas of supply chain, logistics, IT, Data management, diagnostics, pharmacy, systems, biomedical equipment and infrastructure.

The Biomedical Equipment Specialist would be a member of the Clinical Operations Team and will focus on supporting and improving all aspects of biomedical equipment management, including planning, budgeting, procurement, training and skill development, and maintenance and repair. The Biomedical Equipment Specialist will work closely with PIH’s Cross Site Biomed Lead.

Responsibilities:

Planning and Budgeting – 20%

• Work with Cross Site Biomed Lead, care delivery site teams, and technical advisors on building out equipment specifications and standardization of new biomedical equipment
• Support PIH sites during the annual and multi-year planning and budgeting process for biomed work including maintenance, spare parts, accessories, service contracts, and new equipment
• Provide technical input to grant applications related to biomedical equipment

Equipment Management and Maintenance – 50%

• Act as point of contact for facilities and biomed leads at sites, responding to needs related to equipment requests, parts requests, and repairs in coordination with technical experts, service providers, and PIH’s Cross Site Biomed Lead
• Develop maintenance plans for new and existing equipment
• Assist supply chain team in sourcing parts, accessories and equipment
• Develop list of spare parts, accessories, and consumables for equipment and work with supply chain team to develop systems for maintaining stock levels of key items.
• For new and existing equipment, negotiate service contracts and work with vendors and manufacturers to establish opportunities for technical assistance and training 
• Support the Cross Site Biomed Lead as required
• Provide support to facilities leads when required

Capacity Building – 30%

• Support facilities and biomed team members at care delivery sites by providing technical assistance and facilitate cross-site collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Identify opportunities for training, capacity building, and continuing education on the management, maintenance, and repair of equipment
• Source, organize and share equipment technical and service manuals and associated training resources

Qualifications

Required:

• Associates degree or vocational degree in biomedical equipment technology, engineering technology or a related field
• At least two years of relevant experience in biomedical equipment technology or a related field
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet short and long-term goals
• Service-oriented mindset and strong communication skills
• Record of implementing effective systems and process improvements
• Ability to work well with a diverse team, honoring the concerns and priorities of staff in field sites

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical equipment technology or biomedical equipment engineering
• Technical experience and understanding biomedical or facilities-related equipment, such as patient monitors, anesthesia machines, medical gas systems, autoclaves
• Experience coordinating external partners, outsourcing work, overseeing contracts, networking for technical support
• Experience designing equipment maintenance plans or managing teams responsible for equipment maintenance
• Experience working in developing countries
• Language familiarity with French, Haitian Creole, and/or Spanish

 Organizational Profile

Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world’s leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments’ efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems.

As of today, PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Peru, Rwanda, Mexico, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Malawi, Lesotho, Russia, Kazakhstan, Navajo Nation), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement.

Partners In Health (PIH) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of PIH not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.  PIH works in and with a number of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable laws in such countries, states and municipalities.   

Partners In Health participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.