On-site Full Time
NMC -
UAE , Abu Dhabi
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Job description

The post holder key responsibilities:


  • To be responsible for taking decision on project work being carried out inside the hospital premises.


  • Responsible for upgrading and modernization of utility equipment in various areas.


  • Dealing with government organizations and other establishments in relation with maintenance department.


  • Responsible for planning, costing and execution of various projects inside the hospital premises.


  • Taking policy decision in co-ordination with the management and corporate support.


  • To be responsible to look after the welfare of the staff in the department.


  • Selecting of contractors for specific jobs based on tender evaluation and the support from the Regional Engineer.


  • Long-term planning in taking up renovation/modifications.


  • Responsible to prepare and project budget for maintenance activities.


  • To contribute to Quality initiatives.


  • To train the staff for effective application and up-gradation of equipment.


  • Facilitate regular meetings of engineers/supervisors and analysing problems and finding solutions.


  • To co-ordinate with other departments for different projects.


  • To perform staff appraisals when required and evaluation of the team.


  • To analyse the complaints and take necessary actions.


  • To be responsible for disciplined departmental functioning.


  • To compile and manage specific KPI’s as per NMC Group standards.


  • To carry out all routine, preventive maintenance scheduling.


  • To organize manpower, materials for the day-to-day activities.


  • To manage AMC/CMA contracts effectively and efficiently to maintain the equipment as per design specifications.


  • To lead or chair the FMS committee and to contribute actively.


  • To compile frequent risk assessments and mitigation measures throughout the facility.


  • To implement Facility management Plan, Policies & Program in the unit.


  • Oversee daily operations of hospital engineering systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, elevators, fire alarm, BMS, security, and medical gas systems).


  • Monitor system performance using FABIS, EMS, BMS or similar tools.


  • Ensure compliance with local authority regulations (DOH, ADCD, ADMCC, ADM etc.) and international accreditation bodies (JCI, ISO).


  • Maintain updated documentation for licenses, permits, and statutory approvals.


  • Ensure facility readiness for audits and inspections at all times.


  • Lead energy efficiency projects, renewable energy initiatives, and hospital sustainability programs.


  • Monitor hospital utility consumption (electricity, water, fuel, chilled water).


  • Implement energy-saving initiatives and technologies.


  • Report on sustainability KPIs and carbon footprint reduction


  • Develop and maintain hospital emergency response plans for engineering-related failures (power outage, medical gas leakage, water shortage, fire, etc.).


  • Ensure 24/7 availability of engineering support through on-call duty schedules.


  • Maintain critical spares inventory for essential hospital equipment and utilities.


  • Responsible for taking regular rounds and ensure the effectiveness of FMS program.


  • Recommends space, medical technology, equipment, staffing, and other resources needed by                        the department or service and have a process in place to respond to shortages.


BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING:


  • To implement the Medical Equipment Management Program across each facility.


  • Manage day-to-day Biomedical Engineering activities of the hospital.


  • Planning, organizing, and implementing preventive/corrective maintenance and calibration of Medical Equipment.


  • Ensure that the equipment is maintained with physical and environmental demands, as per manufacturer recommendations and regulatory requirements.


  • Organizing and implementing record keeping procedures including the digital maintenance management systems.


  • Monitoring and validating of Biomedical Department KPI’s.


  • Oversee clinical engineering projects, including medical device/system evaluation, contracts support, installation, and staff training.


  • Identifying the critical high-risk equipment and initiating a backup plan in case of equipment failure.


  • Reporting all medical equipment and safety-related incidents, conducting and participating in


    investigations to determine the causes, developing CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) and


    implementing the proposed actions.


  • Ensure departmental compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements (JCIA, DOH, FANR, ADHICS, ISO, DHA etc.) in collaboration with Patient Safety and Quality.


  • Implement, review policies and develop procedures related to medical device management.


  • Coordinate interdepartmental communication regarding medical equipment and services.


  • Plan and recommend biomedical resources including space, capital equipment, staffing, and technology needs.


  • Provide orientation, training for biomedical staff on departmental duties and responsibilities as well as ensuring all the clinical end users are provided training on medical equipment.


  • Monitor and improve biomedical service quality and patient safety, aligning with hospital-wide priorities.


  • Lead biomedical participation in hospital quality initiatives, regulatory requirements, JCIA accreditation, and continuous improvement programs.


  • Coordinate with IT and other departments for integration of medical equipment with digital health systems where applicable.


  • Manage maintenance contracts related to biomedical equipment and services.


  • Promote a culture of safety in biomedical operations across the hospital.


OSH ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Overall responsible for OSH Management system / FMS function and implementation.


  • Provide direct supervision and support to OSH Officers in the implementation of UAE Federal & local laws, DOH-OSH, ADOSH-OSHMS, hospital self-regulations, UAE Life safety Code, JCI-FMS programs and applicable legal requirements.


  • Ensure that all departments comply with DOH, ADOSH-SF, AACD, NMC SPH AL Ain’s policies, program, plan & SOPs and JCI accreditation standards.


  • Collaborate with OSH Officers to develop and review NMC SPH OSHMS policies and procedures.


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