Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the supervision of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• Undertaking preventive maintenance and repairs of medical/hospital equipment, plants, instruments and furniture;
• Requisitioning for spare parts and consumables;
• Taking inventory of medical hospital equipment, furniture and plants;
• Collecting information for research. collecting information on medical engineering services for input into the Integrated Health Information Management System;
• Carrying out minor repairs of health facilities and utilities; and
• Implementing medical engineering programmes and projects.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in Medical Engineering or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution

Personal Qualities

In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:

• Ability to get on well with the diverse workforce
• Good knowledge in the professional field of specialization
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Good organizational and supervisory skills