• To support Ministry of Health, NCASC, NPHL and MD for the preparations of specifications for the procurement of heavy equipment such as viral load, CD4, CT scan, reagents etc. and other items as requested by Ministry of Health and Population.
• To take full responsibility of heavy equipment like Viral load machine, CD4 Count machines, Deep Freezers (minus 80 freezer) etc. throughout the country.
• Ensure that all the medical devices are in full operational condition.
• Monitor operation condition of devices like AC, refrigerator, computers, UPS systems and other electrical and electronic devices that have direct or indirect relation with medical devices and tests.
• Carry out the maintenance of medical devices that could be planned preventive maintenance (PPM) or the repairs at times of breakdown.
• Ensure functionality of system to keep an up-to-date maintenance log of medical devices.
• Calibration of medical devices.
• Coordinate with all the departments regarding the state of the devices.
• Provide training to users (doctor, nurse, lab technician, lab technologist or other related persons) of the device regarding the proper use and handling, and preventive maintenance.
• During the time of procurement:
  • Prepare the technical specification of the device being procured
  • Evaluation of the bid documents when required.
  • Evaluation of the new machine at the time of commissioning.
  • Inspection after the installation of new devices.
• Carry out the maintenance of devices mentioned in point number 2 up to our knowledge. Seek external help whenever required or call related second party whenever required.
• Be a manager to the maintenance unit.
  • Show the leadership, co-ordinate and direct the maintenance technicians as per the requirement.
  • Make a proper collection of maintenance kits, tools and other devices.
  • Provide the information regarding the status of equipment to the hospital management whenever required.
  • Co-ordinate with the second party regarding the proper maintenance when there is Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC).
  • To keep a proper collection of all the user manuals and the service/maintenance manuals of all the devices.
• Stay in stand-by during the time of operation.
• Undertake any other assignments as requested by Director of NPHL, Director of NCASC and supervisor.
• To represent Save the Children in Technical Working Group meetings at DoHS and Ministry of Health for bio-medical equipment related matters and as assigned by line manager and Team Leader
• Plan joint monitoring visits of selected sites with Save the Children program and regional teams and share the trip report with the team
• Ensure that all the delivery sites are supplied enough test kits, reagents, medicines, guideline, recording and reporting template/registers on time
• Work closely with Save the Children technical team, logistic team and NCASC to ensure efficient and collaborative system for HIV.

Any other tasks as assigned by Line Manager/Team Leader

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
  

  Requirements:

Bachelor degree in Biomedical Engineering. Master degree (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 3 years experience in relevant field
• Excellent oral and written (both Nepali & English) communication skills
• Numeracy, and analytical ability
• Action oriented individual with good planning and problem solving skills
• Well organized in work and documentation
• Attention to details
• IT skills
• Interpersonal and coordination skills, and orientation towards teamwork
• Where necessary, physical ability to undertake heavy lifting and organizing duties within the store