The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifyinging and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.
Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organisations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.
PROJECT
The Hans Foundation has been operating more than 25 Hans Renal Care Centers on self-Implementation mode since January 2022. HRCC intervention is an innovative model of healthcare delivery that could help alleviate health disparities among vulnerable populations and individuals with chronic Kidney diseases.
GENERAL
Location of Job: Himachal Pradesh
Type of Employment: Contractual - On Renewal Basis (As per requirement)
No. of Position: 1
Reporting to: Project Manager/Sr Associate Programme
1. JOB PURPOSE
The role of a biomedical engineer is pivotal in the smooth functioning of equipment at HRCC. The biomedical engineer will take diligent care for the smooth functioning of medical devices and also manages maintenance of the same. This position will be based in one of the HRCC in Garhwal region and will extend the service and support for all the HRCCs in Uttarakhand.
2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Pre-purchase Evaluation & Negotiation in Procurement of the consumables for HRCC.
- Commissioning and Installation Post Procuring the equipment and machineries’ at HRCC.
- Training: biomedical engineers give training to HRCC staff with the device to teach them the complete functioning and application of the device.
- Breakdown Management: This includes various categories like management of maintenance contracts, analysis of equipment failure, assessment of repair cost, scheduling of repair/PM visits, monitoring and documentation
- Support and facilitating the Inspection of Equipment : This includes various audits done by internal or external team.
- Equipment Risk Management to reduces the preventive maintenance requirement and internal device surveillance along with changes in standards.
- Documentation of all Condemnation-if not repaired or out of use: The devices which cannot be used or repaired should be labelled as condemned devices, such category devices need to be listed and documented.
- Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt.
- Prepares biomedical reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential.
- Maintains safe and healthy working environment by conducting safety tests, recommending and complying with procedures, training and guiding medical and healthcare personnel and complying with codes.
DOCUMENTATION
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Ensure that documents like AMC, consumables, medicines and reagents consumption, Machines etc. are updated and maintained regularly where you will visit.
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Supervise and inspect the requisition the availability of inventory and supplies of drugs, reagents, medical equipment & instruments as required at HRCC Centre.
- Attend the periodic review meeting organized by THF team.
- Maintain the confidentiality of the patient data and adhere the IPHS/IMC protocols for the treatment.
- Share the success stories/anecdotes from the field.
4. Reporting to: Project Manager/Sr. Associate Programme
5. Other Indicative Requirements
Educational Qualifications
B.Tech/Diploma/B.E
Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (, Language, Certifications etc.)
- Minimum of 1 years of experience in public health programs with good team management skills.
- Candidate must have good communication skills in Hindi & English.
THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.
