Biomedical Engineer

NEST360 is a multi-country alliance committed to reducing neonatal mortality through innovative technologies and health systems strengthening. With new funding from the Beginnings Fund, the program is expanding its proven quality improvement (QI) strategies to include maternal health, ensuring integrated care for mothers and newborns. In Malawi, NEST360, implemented by Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, continues to support the Ministry of Health (MoH) by scaling up lifesaving maternal and newborn interventions. This includes: Deploying innovative technologies, strengthening clinical and technical capacity, Establishing a sustainable supply chain and distribution network. The Beginnings Fund focuses on enhancing maternal and newborn care at secondary and tertiary healthcare levels in Malawi. To drive this mission, NEST360/BEGINNING FUNDS is recruiting qualified candidates to fill the following position:

Job Title: Biomedical Engineer

Reports To: Technical Training Manager & Principal Investigator (PI)
Contract Type: 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract (Renewable)
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi (with frequent travel to Blantyre & Mzuzu)

Job Summary

The Biomedical Engineer will be responsible for supporting the NEST-IT initiative, ensuring the optimal performance, maintenance, and sustainability of maternal and neonatal medical equipment in healthcare facilities supported by NES360/ Beginnings Funds. This role bridges technical expertise, training, and stakeholder coordination to enhance maternal and newborn care standards in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH), hospitals, and equipment distributors.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Biomedical Equipment Management & Technical Support

• Serve as the primary liaison between healthcare facilities, equipment distributors, and MOH for equipment installation, maintenance, and repairs.
• Track, monitor, and document equipment status, including maintenance history and performance data.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with neonatal, maternal, and operating theatre devices.
• Conduct periodic reviews of equipment performance and recommend upgrades or replacements.

2. Program Implementation & Quality Improvement

• Collaborate with Neonatal, QI, Biomed, and Clinical teams to review equipment functionality indicators and improve care standards.
• Advise the QI Lead on evidence-based biomed interventions and program design.
• Monitor biomed data to identify bottlenecks and implement solutions.
• Support the Country Director in strategic planning for long-term medical device usage sustainability.

3. Training & Capacity Building

• Assess biomedical training needs in partner facilities and develop tailored programs.
• Create and update user manuals, training materials, and preventive maintenance protocols.
• Assist MOH and educational institutions in pre-service curriculum development for biomedical engineering.
• Coordinate healthcare staff training on equipment use, safety, and basic troubleshooting.

4. Monitoring, Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination

• Conduct weekly check-ins to ensure compliance with NEST objectives.
• Maintain strong relationships with clinicians, technicians, and equipment suppliers and distributors
• Compile reports on equipment inventory, event logs, and repair status.
• Provide operational guidance to project managers as needed.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum requirements:

• Must have a BSc in Biomedical Engineering or related field (Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with medical equipment experience).
• Minimum 4 years in biomedical equipment maintenance, preferably in maternal/newborn care devices.
• Must have experience working with MOH, hospitals, or NGOs in equipment management.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating medical devices.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel for data tracking, PowerPoint for training).
  • Knowledge of equipment inventory management systems.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Work Environment
  • Collaboration with diverse stakeholders (hospitals, MoH Officials, distributors, training institutions)

Application Procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send their applications in a one PDF file which includes a cover letter, CV with names, emails, and contact of professional referees and copies of relevant certificates to:

The Registrar
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences,
Mahatma Gandhi Road Campus,
P/Bag 360,
Chichiri,
Blantyre 3.
Or email to: recruitment@kuhes.ac.mw

Indicate position applied for on the envelope for hard copy applications and indicate the same in the subject line of your email for electronic submissions. Applications should reach the Registrar not later than 21^st November, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Reference check shall be conducted to successful candidates.