Biomedical Engineering Technicians

Industry: Healthcare and medical solutions

Position: Biomedical Engineering Technician

Type: Full-time position

Location: Windhoek, Namibia with travel

A leading healthcare provider in Namibia offering world-class medical solutions and unique products, uncompromised quality, affordable prices, customer–orientated solutions, ongoing medical education and community involvement, is looking for qualified technicians.

Job Overview:

• troubleshooting, serving and assisting users by installing and servicing systems and products, keeping an inventory (Install Base) of all medical equipment installed in the Public and Private Sector, as well as meeting all the required sales targets as set in the annual plans.
• responsibility for the workshop and equipment by making sure that everything is used safely and correctly.

Key Responsibilities:

Establishes service by studying system requirements, ordering and gathering components and parts, completing installations and performing acceptance tests on equipment such as Xray machines, ultrasound machines, CT scanners and MRI machines, as well as infusion pumps, ventilators, defibrillators, nebulisers, dialysis and anaesthesia machines, amongst others.

Serves existing accounts by analysing work orders and planning daily work activities

Investigates complaints, conducts tests and resolves problems timeously

Maintains rapport with customers by examining complaints, identifying solutions, suggesting improved methods and techniques and recommending system improvements

Ensures proper repair and servicing of equipment and devices

Provides user training on equipment to stakeholders/users in conjunction with the Clinical Applications Specialist

Checks equipment coming in and going out of the warehouse and workshop

Prepares quotes for customers on servicing of equipment

Ensures the proper use of all tools and test equipment in the workshop

Carries out detailed evaluation of workshop equipment to ensure that they are in good working condition

Ensures that all installed equipment is operational by following manufacturer recommendations for:

1. troubleshooting breakdowns

2. maintaining supplies (of spare parts and accessories)

3. performing preventive maintenance

4. performing repairs

Ensures maximum safety of all by observing all safety measures, and reports conditions that are likely to endanger safety

Adheres to legislation, policies and procedures in terms of safe working conditions

Documents service and installation actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records

Maintains customer confidence by keeping service information confidential

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications and attending all training as required by the company

Desired qualifications, experience and competencies:

Diploma or Degree in Biomedical engineering/Electrical Engineering or related field

Registration with HPCNA an added advantage

Minimum 3 years' experience in a hospital or clinical environment (preferred)

Basic knowledge of patient monitoring and life support equipment, medical imaging systems and critical care equipment

Regional knowledge and ability to form and maintain relationships with clinical staff, with a strong emphasis on professionalism and accountability during interactions

Ability to quickly develop in-depth knowledge about applicable products and markets, with the ability to read technical manuals and schematics

Networking and IT basic knowledge for connected medical devices

Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Flexibility to work late and unscheduled hours, with travel to various regions within the country required (expected overall travel to amount to approximately 50%-60% of normal working hours)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Valid driver's license and own reliable transport essential. Please do not apply if you do not meet this requirement.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for growth and advancement

ELITE ENCOURAGES YOU TO APPLY BY SUBMITTING YOUR DETAILED CV ON THIS CAREER PAGE. (Supporting documents are NOT to be submitted at this stage).

Contact Janine for more details 083 7234155

Closing Date: 21st April 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.