Family Group: Administration
JOB SUMMARY
Reports to the Director, Infrastructure Planning Office, lead, direct and ensure safe, efficient, effective and comprehensive services for the following:
Clinical Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Telecommunications Engineering
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC
Oversees all elements pertaining to the Biomedical Engineering Department and to direct and manage programs to maintain the medical equipment, electronics system and telephony systems.
Plans and implements high quality and cost-effective Biomedical Engineering Department in the equipment management and maintenance program in support of the Hospitals clinical programs.
Responsible to provide the technical expertise for planning and evaluating new medical equipment technologies and systems.
Assumes overall responsibility for the operations and maintenance of the various departments. Act as a resource person to guide in the investigation and difficult problem solving issues. This includes failure analysis and incident investigation.
Handles system management matters including contracts, licensing, insurances and claims, physical capital assets, repair and maintenance and end of life deliverables. Represent TTSH in liaising with authorities and external parties.
Plans, directs and manages cost management, risks and avoidance measures, including but not limited to IT cybersecurity risk and compliance.
Plans and manages continuous improvement and special projects to provide better service and/or reduce costs.
Prepares Capex, Opex and External Funded Budgets and the processing of all related approval forms/invoices and management reports.
Manages all approved budgets, including needs determination, cost control and accountability to profit/loss statements.
Adhere to capital and operation budgets using sound fiscal judgment and strong negotiating skills, approve purchases and oversee the processing of invoices/purchase orders.
Recruits staff to include interviewing, hiring, assigning work, training, coaching and counseling to ensure consistent application of Employee Guidelines, Processes, and Procedures. Conducts total performance review and holds employees accountable for their performance of their responsibilities.
Assures development and contribution of staff through effective training, directing and performance management ensuring a high level of technical/organizational skills.
Manages and motivates staff. Responsible for their career planning and professional development.
Ensures compliance with the hospitals quality management systems.
Representing TTSH in hospital or cluster committees including Technology Assessment, Cyber Defence and other committees.
Directs Maintenance Personnel in the performance of developing and maintaining Preventive Maintenance Programs/Schedules for all major equipment/systems and store systems taking into consideration the useful lifespan, including any improvement and replacement projects cost and timelines.
Reviews all variance responses and provides approval on all procurements and contracts management, using performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels and to lead on improvement.
Manages vendor relationships in a timely, professional and cost effective manner.
Oversees the design and work requirements for new systems related capital projects, expense projects, and grant funded projects.
Assists the Director, IPO with ongoing operations of the hospital.
GENERAL
Advises the hospital management on biomedical engineering related matters.
Provides specialist input into users education and training programs in the operation of the biomedical engineering matters.
Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Division.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Bachelor Degree/Graduate Diploma
EXPERIENCE
10 to 20 years of good experience working in the operations and maintenance of a large Healthcare Facilities of a similar capacity is a requirement for this position along with exceptional administration skills. Specific competencies within this general requirement include the following:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organisational and influencing skills.
Minimum 5 years of experience at Management level.
Minimum 10 years of experience of Biomedical Engineering Management of multiple sites.
