Advisor, Bio-Medical

Aga Khan University; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Pakistan is looking for a Technical Advisor in Biomedical Engineering. The role involves providing expert support across biomedical engineering functions, integrating clinical technologies within smart hospital infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should possess a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Biomedical/Electronics Engineering, along with substantial relevant experience. This position offers a chance to influence sustainable healthcare innovations within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience in a tertiary healthcare facility.
• OR B.E. with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Certification in Project Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advisory support across all biomedical engineering functions.
• Lead integration of medical devices with Building Management Systems.
• Collaborate with Biomedical and IT teams for real-time data sharing.

Skills

Project Management

High-end medical systems management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Biomedical/Electronics Engineering

B.E. in Biomedical/Electronics Engineering

Job description

Entity: Aga Khan University

Location: Karachi

Department: Biomedical Engineering

Reporting to: Manager, Biomedical Engineering

Introduction to the Aga Khan University:

Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous, and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists and has campuses, programs and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Job Roles / Responsibilities:

Are you passionate about cutting-edge medical technology and sustainable healthcare innovations? We are seeking a dynamic Technical Advisor, Biomedical Engineering to join our team and lead the integration of advanced clinical technologies within our smart hospital infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Senior technical member of our team, you will:

• Provide expert advisory support across all biomedical engineering functions, including clinical engineering, technology support, and outreach services.
• Lead integration of medical devices with Building Management Systems (BMS) to enable hospital-wide monitoring and automation.
• Collaborate with Biomedical and IT teams to enable real-time data sharing between clinical systems and BMS.
• Ensure all procured medical technologies are interoperable with Electronic Health Records (EHR) using standards such as HL7, DICOM, and FHIR.
• Evaluate and ensure medical devices comply with cybersecurity protocols, including OS support, VLAN segmentation, and vulnerability assessments.
• Spearhead medical equipment procurement, focusing on scalability, energy efficiency, and compliance with green technology standards.
• Maintain a technology roadmap aligned with hospital sustainability and smart facility transformation goals.
• Oversee UPS connectivity and power backup strategies to maintain redundancy and uptime for critical devices.
• Develop a strategic roadmap for transitioning to IoT-enabled, self-diagnostic, and remotely monitored devices.
• Promote a predictive maintenance culture through smart alert systems and early fault detection strategies.
• Collaborate closely with IT, clinical, facilities, and procurement teams to align integration and compliance strategies.
• Ensure adherence to relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 80001, FDA, IEC 60601-1, NFPA 99).

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education:
  • Master’s degree in Biomedical/Electronics Engineering with at least 5 years of relevant experience in a tertiary healthcare facility.
  • OR B.E. in Biomedical/Electronics Engineering with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Preferred: Additional Master’s degree in Business Administration.
• Certifications and Skills:
  • Certification in Project Management or demonstrated experience in executing large-scale biomedical projects.
  • Proficient in managing high-end medical systems and modalities.
  • Knowledge of JCI and CAP standards; certifications in radiation, laser safety, or related quality/safety domains.
  • Strong understanding of clinical device operations, safety protocols, and maintenance workflows.
• Core Competencies:
  • Strong interpersonal, supervisory, and analytical skills.
  • Effective communicator with excellent report writing and negotiation skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership in team building and cross-functional collaboration.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.