SayPro Biomedical Technical Support at Institut Brenda Strafford

 Position Summary: The Biomedical Technician’s primary responsibility is to assure the proper functioning of biomedical equipment, and to assist with the maintenance and repairs of other equipment at The Institut. As with all positions at The Institut, this role contributes to our efforts to uphold our mission, vision, and values. This position reports to the Administrator/Director of The Institut and works closely with the Medical Director and maintenance team. Competitive compensation, lodging, food, and travel assistance to be provided. About Institut Brenda Strafford / Brenda Strafford Foundation: Institut Brenda Strafford works as a family, united in its charitable mission to provide high-quality, person-centered, professional ophthalmology and otorhinolaryngology (ENT) services to improve the lives of people in Haiti. Our core values are people first, quality, engagement, leadership, and compassion. The Institut provides over 55,000 consultations, 2,000 surgeries and 150 student internships in a typical year. Services include consultation, surgery, emergency and hospital-based care, pharmacy, medical laboratory, specialized eye and ear tests, optometry services, and community outreach. The Institut is part of The Brenda Strafford Foundation, a registered Canadian charity, established in 1975 by Dr. Barrie I. Strafford in memory of his late wife, Brenda. Learn more at www.thebsf.ca and www.facebook.com/ibshaiti Key responsibilities: Install, maintain, and repair biomedical equipment Assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of other equipment Assist with the planning for and procurement of new equipment, parts, and supplies Develop and communicate best practices for equipment use Develop the technical capacity of direct report(s) Complete tasks and provide reports in a timely manner Respond to unplanned equipment repair needs in a timely manner Work in close collaboration with the maintenance team and clinical team Work in effective and respectful manner with all staff, partners, and patients Realize other tasks related to these primary responsibilities, as assigned by the Medical Director or the Administrator / Director Qualifications: Previous experience as a biomedical technician Training in a biomedical technician program (certificate or degree program preferred) Capacity to manage an equipment database (Microsoft Excel or equivalent program) Management experience (preferred) Communication language: French / Haitian Creole (preferred), Spanish, or English. [End]              How to apply       Position: Biomedical Technician Contract type: Fulltime or part-time in Les Cayes, Haiti Starting date: Flexible Application deadline: September 11th, 2022 Apply: Submit resume and cover letter to the following email: hr.ibs@thebsf.ca