Biomedical Intern

The successful candidate will support preventive maintenance data collection, data entry and reporting, tracking of accessories and spare parts, monitoring of medical equipment performance, and coordination of technical support across participating health facilities.

Collect and enter monthly Preventive Planned Maintenance (PPM) data from 22 health facilities.

Coordinate data collection from health facilities using standardised monthly reporting procedures.

Enter PPM data into the REDCap system accurately and within the required timelines.

Ensure the quality, accuracy, and completeness of monthly data.

Generate summary reports and flag issues requiring attention.

Maintain organised records of all PPM submissions.

Coordinate and update accessories, consumables, and spare parts (ACS) trackers quarterly.

Collect and compile ACS tracker data from all trackers dispatched and distributed throughout the quarter.

Consolidate quarterly submissions into organised records.

Identify discrepancies, gaps, and other issues requiring escalation.

Track and monitor Hadli system performance and downtime across participating health facilities.

Document downtime incidents and coordinate troubleshooting with facility biomedical technicians.

Follow up on the progress and resolution of reported technical issues.

Coordinate hardware replacement activities and maintain the required documentation.

Ensure timely submission of hardware-related information to the Hadli team.

Facilitate communication between health facilities and the Hadli team to address technical support requirements.

Assist in developing job aids and training materials.

Compile and organise field reports and equipment maintenance histories.

Collaborate with other programme tracks, including Data, Mentorship, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).

Support periodic visits to health facilities.

Perform other duties assigned by the Programme Biomedical Engineer (BME).

An attractive and competitive allowance package will be offered to the successful candidate in accordance with Ifakara Health Institute salary scales.

Ifakara Health Institute does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Applicants should disregard any written or verbal requests for payment in exchange for a job offer or interview, particularly where such requests appear suspicious or fraudulent.

How to apply

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