Engineer, Biomedical Engrg

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Biomedical Engineer to manage the commissioning and maintenance of medical equipment. The role includes supervising junior staff and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates should hold a degree in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent with relevant experience in the healthcare industry. Experience in project management is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ work experience in the healthcare industry.
• Experience in project management in the biomedical engineering field.
• Knowledge in Information/Medical Device Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, decommissioning, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment.
• Managing maintenance agreements and preparing equipment specifications.
• Supervising and guiding junior staff and supporting department targets.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Biomedical Engineering or Electronic/Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Biomedical Engineering or Electronic/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

As part of the NHCS Biomedical Engineering team, you are responsible for the commissioning, decommissioning, maintenance and repair of medical equipment. This includes managing maintenance agreements, preparing equipment specifications for procurement, and providing recommendations based on technical compliance during evaluations.

In addition, you will supervise and guide junior staff in daily operations and support the HOD and BME Manager in achieving department targets and key performance indicators.

Requirements

• Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electronic/ Electrical Engineering, or equivalent with at least 2 years’ work experience in healthcare industry; OR Diploma in Biomedical Engineering, Electronic/ Electrical Engineering, or equivalent with at least 6 years’ work experience in healthcare industry
• Experience in project management in biomedical engineering field in the healthcare industry
• Knowledge in Information / Medical Device Technology and/or a wide range of medical equipment operation would be preferred
• Independent, self-motivated and adaptable to change
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communications skills
• Documented proof of:

1. Measles (or MMR - Mumps, Measles and Rubella) vaccination or serological evidence of measles immunity; and
2. Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) vaccination received within the last 10 years, as required for all healthcare workers under the Healthcare Services Act.

Applicants without these vaccinations may apply if they commit to completing the required vaccination(s) before work commencement, upon successful job offer.

We regret that only applicants who have been fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (according to MOH’s definitions) will be considered due to exposure risk.