Biomedical Engineer

Job Role

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is dedicated to promoting kidney health and providing quality, highly subsidised dialysis treatment and holistic care to patients.  NKF strives to be an advocate and integrator for the community, by the community. While supporting kidney failure patients with quality dialysis treatment and integrated care, NKF’s greater mission lies in preventing or delaying kidney failure through kidney health education, with deeper integration into the community and strategic collaborative partnerships.

As NKF moves towards its Future Forward 2030 vision, the Foundation remains committed to pioneering advancements in kidney health and patient care. Key goals include tackling the growing prevalence of kidney failure, enhancing patient support and care, and leveraging innovative technologies to improve quality and efficacy of treatment, enabling patients to thrive on dialysis.  With a steadfast focus on these initiatives, NKF aims to be at the forefront of kidney health in Singapore.

Main Responsibilities

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Biomedical Engineer to join the Bio-Medical Engineering team.  Reporting to the Assistant Manager, you will deliver safe, effective and economical management of Biomedical Engineering services. Your responsibilities are as follows: 

1. Operational Support for Dialysis Centres (DC)

• DC Oversight: Manage biomedical operations across 5 to 6 DCs, ensuring equipment availability and functionality to support uninterrupted patient care.
• On-Call Services: Provide after-hours and public holiday technical support for assigned DCs to address urgent operational needs.

2. Maintenance and Reliability of Biomedical Equipment

• Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM): Ensure all biomedical equipment is regularly maintained to meet the required performance standards, minimizing equipment downtime and breakdown rates.
• Equipment Breakdown Services: Diagnose and repair malfunctioning biomedical equipment promptly, ensuring proper servicing and functionality before returning it to use.
• Emergency Technical Support: Provide frontline troubleshooting support to address urgent technical issues, ensuring seamless operations in critical situations.

Main Responsibilities (continue)

3. Water Quality Management

• Quality Control of Treated Water: Conduct regular checks and testing to ensure treated water meets safety standards for patient treatment, adhering to national and international guidelines.
• Water Treatment Systems Maintenance: Perform maintenance of reverse osmosis (RO) systems, including off-duty work (up to two Sundays per month), ensuring continuous and safe water supply for DCs.

4. Administrative and Strategic Contributions

• Technical Documentation: Prepare and maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance, water quality reports, and troubleshooting activities.
• Additional Responsibilities: Undertake tasks assigned by the Head of Department (HOD), such as preparing technical case studies, delivering paper presentations, or contributing to strategic projects.
• Compliance and Audits: Ensure all operations comply with safety regulations and support internal and external audits as required.

Qualification (Related Field)

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Medical Technology or related fields

Experience

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant engineering experience in dialysis therapy and water treatment system.
• Experience in Healthcare industry will be advantageous
• Exposure in medical equipment maintenance will be a plus

Soft Skills

Key Competencies

1. Technical Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of biomedical equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Familiarity with reverse osmosis (RO) systems and water treatment standards.
• Ability to perform quality control tests and interpret results to ensure safety standards are met.

2. Problem-Solving Skills

• Analytical skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Capacity to think critically during emergencies and implement effective solutions.

3. Time Management

• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, balancing planned maintenance, emergency breakdowns, and additional responsibilities.

4. Attention to Detail

• Ensures precision in testing, maintaining, and calibrating equipment, reducing risks of equipment failure or patient harm.

5. Communication Skills

• Clear reporting and documentation of maintenance activities and water quality results.
• Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, such as healthcare staff.

6. Adaptability

• Flexibility to handle off-hours calls, unexpected breakdowns, and HOD-assigned tasks while maintaining performance.

Personal Attributes

1. Responsibility and Reliability: A strong sense of duty ensures timely and accurate completion of critical maintenance tasks and on-call responsibilities.
2. Resilience Under Pressure: Ability to remain calm and focused during emergencies, ensuring quick restoration of equipment and operational stability.
3. Team Player: Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and provide training or support, fostering a cohesive and capable team.
4. Flexibility and Willingness to Work Beyond Regular Hours: Comfortable performing duties outside default working hours, including Sundays and public holidays, ensuring operational continuity and addressing urgent needs. 

Note: 

• Reporting Venue : NKF HQ
• Candidate is required to travel to East Zone DCs as part of work.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Submission of this Job Description form denotes:
•    communication and discussion of the job scope to the job holder
•    endorsement of the job scope by Function Head and Group Function Head