Laboratory Equipment Specialist

About the role

You will lead all laboratory equipment work across the assignment, from needs assessment through commissioning and handover, for the hospital's clinical diagnostic and research laboratories. The position involves preparing performance‑based specifications, supervising installation and testing, and ensuring proper training and maintenance for sustainable operation.

Key responsibilities

• Assess laboratory equipment needs based on functions, test menus, workload, capacity and standards.
• Support workflow and layout planning, checking space, utility and infrastructure compatibility.
• Prepare vendor‑neutral technical specifications, including accessories, consumables, LIS integration, installation, warranty and after‑sales service.
• Provide technical input to AfDB‑compliant tender documents, respond to bidders' queries and advise the evaluation committee.
• Supervise delivery, installation, testing, calibration, commissioning and acceptance of equipment.
• Coordinate supplier training, equipment handover and knowledge transfer to laboratory staff.
• Develop maintenance requirements, calibration schedules and quality‑assurance arrangements.

Required profile

• Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in Medical Laboratory Science, Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Engineering or a related field.
• At least 8 years of professional experience in laboratory equipment planning, specification development, installation supervision, testing and commissioning.
• Sound knowledge of laboratory equipment standards, ISO 15189 quality management systems and relevant regulatory requirements.

Required skills

• Laboratory Information System (LIS) integration.
• Equipment calibration and commissioning.
• Technical specification development for laboratory instruments.
• Implementation of quality management systems (ISO 15189).

What we offer

• A leading role on a flagship cardiac hospital project in East Africa.
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of biomedical, procurement and commissioning experts.
• Competitive professional fees aligned with the level of input.