Job Description
CHIEF MEDICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST, JOB GROUP ‘M’ – TWO (2) POSTS ADVERT
NO. 91/2021/2022
Salary Scale: Kshs: 49,000 x 2,170 – 51,170 x 2,550 – 53,720x 2,650 – 56,370 x 2,750
– 59,120 x 2,920 – 62,040 x 3,080 – 65,120 p.m.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail- providing specifications on
procurement of appropriate medical equipment; installing, maintaining and preparing
medium technology medical equipment/plant and furniture; decommissioning basic
medical equipment and plants; supervising medical engineering works in a health
facility; analyzing information for research; verifying medical equipment to ascertain
quality and safety; preparing planned preventive maintenance schedule(PPM);
maintaining information on medical engineering services for input into the health
information management system; monitoring medical engineering programmes and
projects; training users on use and maintenance of medical equipment; and coaching
and mentoring of staff working in the department.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this, an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Senior Medical Engineering Technologist or in a
comparable position in the public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Diploma in Medical Engineering or any other equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
iii. Certificate in Supervisory Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from
a recognized institution;
iv. Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution; and
v. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results