MRC UNIT, THE GAMBIA ADVERT HEAD OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

MRC UNIT, THE GAMBIA

ADVERT

HEAD OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

 

The Medical Research Council Unit in The Gambia is a leading centre of excellence in medical research. We have a well equipped Biomedical Engineering Department that is fully responsible for the management in-house maintenance of over, 1,700 clinical and laboratory biomedical technologies, with a total asset value of over £4 Million. The Departments team of Biomedical Engineering Technologies have been factory service trained on sophisticated technologies including flow cytometry, diagnostic imaging, automated chemistry & haematology analyses and safety cabinet certification others.

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We are seeking to appoint a Head of Biomedical Engineering Department. The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring that the Unit has an effective biomedical technology management program for all laboratory and clinical equipment at all field stations and project sites and sustainability of our research and clinical laboratories. s/he will also provide capacity development assistance to our West African sub-regional partners.

 

We seek someone with:

ESENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other suitable engineering graduate degree from an accredited institute
• Membership in a suitable professional Institution (IEE, IET, ACCE, etc.)
• Post-graduate training in health technology management (HTM)
• Minimum of three years experience managing biomedical technology and staff at health and/or research facilities
• Demonstrated experience working in a managerial position providing biomedical engineering support services to a medium-sized organization
• Technical knowledge of laboratory and clinical technologies (e.g. flow cytometers, genetics technology, diagnostics imaging equipment, chemistry and haematology analyses, etc.)
• Training and/or knowledge in capacity and policy development related to technology management in the developing world.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Demonstrated budgetary and cost management skills
• Demonstrated change management skills
• Keenness to train and impact knowledge
• Excellent organizational and staff management skills
• Experience of working with people from different disciplines and cultures
• Willingness to travel and stay at the upcountry field stations, West African and other locations on a regular basis.

 

DESIRABLE:

• Professional engineering designation or ability to acquire during the post-holders contract
• Experience of working with a cross-cultural range of staff and developing training plans and strategies to meet their unique capacity development needs

 

The salary attached to the post is in grade 2 of MRC Unit, The Bambia's payscale at a net monthly salary of 76, 827 Gambian Dalasi. This converts to a take home pay to approximately $1,900 per month using the prevailing Dalasi/USD exchange rate.

 

The package will also include furnished accommodation, fights contribution to school fees for children and other benefits for displaced staff.

 

The appointment is for 3 years initially

 

An application from and a copy of the job description are available from the address below. Completed applications forms should be sent to the address or email below: Human Resources Office:

 

Vacancy for: Head of Biomedical Engineering

MRC Units, The Gambia,

P.O. Box 273

Banjul, The Gambia

West Africa Tel: 00220 4495442-6 & 00220 4494072-9

E-mail: hr@mrc.gm Website: www.mrc.gm

 

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 8^th August 2014.

MRC is an Equal opportunities Employer and operates a strict no smoking policy.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.