Biomedical Engineer (Emirati National)

About the role

KCH Healthcare is seeking an Emirati National Biomedical Engineer to lead procurement, asset management, maintenance and safety initiatives for its medical equipment portfolio. The role combines technical expertise with project coordination and training responsibilities to ensure equipment reliability and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Support equipment procurement by preparing specifications, evaluating quotations/tenders and conducting technical evaluations.
• Develop and maintain an asset register, inventory system and equipment documentation.
• Manage preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, repairs and replacement programs for all medical devices.
• Coordinate project milestones including delivery, installation, training, commissioning and testing.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, JCIA standards and safety policies; participate in safety committees.
• Provide training and technical support to clinical engineering staff and end‑users.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, service reports and equipment inventories using CMMS.
• Investigate equipment failures, incidents and safety concerns, implementing corrective actions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 2‑5 years of experience in biomedical engineering within a hospital or healthcare environment, preferably in the UAE.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, accreditation standards and medical device regulations.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Competence with hospital information systems for equipment documentation and tracking.