GFF Biomedical Programs Manager

The Gould Family Foundation (USA) is seeking an experienced and passionate Biomedical Engineer for the position of GFF Biomedical Programs Manager to be stationed in Uganda.

The Gould Family Foundation is a private foundation based in the United States, dedicated to improving health outcomes for the poor and underserved by upgrading clinics and hospitals for women, newborns & children in sub-Saharan Africa. See www.gouldfamilyfoundation.com

Improve the quality of support provided by GFF lead Engineers/ Technicians to health facilities and support the Director of Biomedical programs to implement GFF Biomedical programs at its partners.

1. Manage at least 1 GFF lead Engineer/ Technician and provide oversight of the BME fellowship program and training.

2. Strategically plan for, manage, coordinate and implement GFF Biomedical Development activities; Continuous Biomedical Education (CBEs) from in-house and external persons, experts in the Biomedical field, manufacturers, and experienced/ experts in the medical field.

3. Identify gaps in technical training of Biomedical staff on medical equipment technologies, Standard operating procedures and GFF biomedical program implementation, strategically plan for and implement “new” staff training programs and conduct centralised training programs both in English and French-speaking countries.

4. Review and develop the GFF User training program from documentation of the UTT, Quick user guides, Test questions and GFF partner outcomes from User training. The goal is to reduce issues identified in the use of medical devices in health facilities as a result of gaps in user training, attain 90% proficiency in post tests following user training and develop innovative and adaptive methods to conduct effective user trainings.

5. Manage the GFF CMMS system to improve the quality of Biomedical support, implementation of procurement activities, and critical reporting. Develop documentation to address needs, develop BME SOPs for use, track and report on KPIs weekly and review performance of BME KPIs every week. Identify gaps in staff KPIs and address them. Collaborate with the BME Fellows manager to track progress in BME KPIs.

6. Strategically manage and improve the GFF medical equipment procurement/ donation process.

Continuously identify the best brands/models of medical devices suitable for GFF partners and standardisation. Collaborate with GFF Administration and the Biomedical team, manage the medical equipment procurement process from GFF donors, or direct procurements from suppliers and manufacturers. Ensure that the right specifications are obtained and that GFF maintains an up-Our goal is to help improve the quality of healthcare provided and outcomes achieved at the clinics and hospitals we serve. To date standard list of medical equipment specifications for equipment in the NICU, OR and Maternity. Review procurement reports and advise management on actions needed Quarterly. Approve medical equipment procurements based on GFF standards and partner needs.

Provide oversight to the procurement department for medical equipment procurement and shipment.

7. Continuously review and improve the quality of biomedical support through review of existing GFF biomedical Programs.

a) Review servicing of medical equipment according to manufacturer recommendations. Identify general gaps in servicing (low usage of spares, frequent critical failures, planning for spare parts, long downtimes and long periods between servicing of critical equipment.

b) Manage critical equipment and spares stock in key areas, maintain minimum stock for spares to ensure that servicing is done effectively.

c) Repair and troubleshooting: Ensure proper escalation protocols are followed up on by all staff through the CMMS system to the partner and GFF top management. Support staff to reach the manufacturer and appropriate suppliers.

d) Develop and improve standard operating procedures and policy implementation by GFF staff through the identification of gaps and implementing solutions.

e) Mentor and train biomedical technicians and engineers in their “equipment specialist” roles. Ensure the implementation of the specialisation program. Identify gaps in the BME biomedical program support to partners through the utilisation of M&E tools and partner support programs.

f) Provide technical training and mentorship to biomedical engineers and technicians, to achieve at least 90% proficiency in user training, maintenance, servicing and troubleshooting of all GFF critical medical equipment. Conduct timely assessments and develop training plans, both online and in person.

Ensure that all staff implement the GFF biomedical program in their respective health facilities. Implement GFF biomedical maintenance programs, processes and procedures at partner clinics and hospitals; recommend best practices to improve medical equipment management through utilisation and sustainability. Utilise and develop existing BME tools to improve tracking of medical equipment, usage and documentation of biomedical activities.

Plan and manage the activities of biomedical technicians and engineers. Review biomedical staff monthly plans and reports, and provide guidance, direction on implementation based on reflection of annual plans and goals set.

Meet with local supervisors of engineers and technicians and engage top management of the health facilities monthly for continued improvement in their biomedical programs and advocate for positive change.

Review annual critical equipment service calendars, and annual implementation plans for each GFF partner supported, track and ensure their implementation every month. Ensure timely. Our goal is to help improve the quality of healthcare provided and outcomes achieved at the clinics and hospitals we serve. completion of preventive maintenance schedules, following the manufacturer’s instructions for

inspection, testing and servicing.

Recommend approved service companies for specialised medical equipment;

Periodically, provide biomedical support to GFF partners; preventive maintenance, user training, repair, servicing, calibrating, troubleshooting, etc.

Review annually and approve proper medical equipment inventory reports with health facility managers and BMET technicians, and apprentices.

Every month, evaluate equipment needs at GFF partner facilities and report “gaps” to GFF Manager, Biomedical programs and operations. Address any biomedical issues and needs pointed out from facility site visits with GFF partners.

Develop GFF partner health facility plans annually, reflect quarterly and develop implementation plans.

Schedule repairs on malfunctioning equipment during site visits or remotely with biomedical technicians and apprentices when not in country;

Plan for weekly tasks, provide a weekly report on daily work activity to the GFF BME programs manager and an end-of-month summary report.

Provide additional support as may be assigned by the supervisor.

At least 3 years of technical experience working in NICU and maternity department with equipment (Incubators, IRW, CPAPs, comprehensive delivery table), OR (anaesthesia machines, OR tables, OR lights) and Lab equipment (CBC, Microscope, chemistry analysers) preferred.

Required: Management experience of at least 2 BME (T), engaging with top-level management, is confident, a collaborator and passionate about biomedical support to health facilities.

Preferred: At least 1 year of Experience working with a Biomedical Computerised Maintenance management system for inventory, servicing, repair and all documentation of medical devices during their life cycle.

Applications should be sent via email only to the following email address;

Address 1: gouldfamilyfoundation06@gmail.com

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION 25th Jan 2026