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Biomedical Equipment Manager

Partners In Health
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States
Jul 31, 2025
Description Position Title: Biomedical Equipment Manager Position Classification: Regular, Exempt, Full-time, 40 hours/week Reports To: Director of Facilities and Biomed Location: Employees in this role can work from our Boston, MA office, remotely within the U.S. or a hybrid of these two options. Up to 10% international travel Please note that we do not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this role. Candidates must be able to legally work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship. Position Overview: The Biomedical Equipment Manager is a member of the International Operations team, which provides support and technical assistance to PIH sites around the world in the areas of supply chain, pharmacy, and infrastructure. The Biomedical Equipment Manager will focus on the continued development and standardization of biomedical equipment maintenance activities of Partners In Health's (PIH) health care facilities across multiple countries where PIH works. The manager will work closely with and support biomed and clinical leads in multiple countries with the goal of maintaining and markedly improving the reliability of medical equipment at all PIH-supported facilities to ensure dignified, quality health care for all patients. The Biomedical Equipment Manager will work closely with PIH's Cross Site Biomed Lead. Responsibilities: Planning and Budgeting - 30% Lead development of technical equipment specifications and comparison of new biomedical equipment, in partnership with the Cross Site Biomed Lead, care delivery site teams, sourcing team and technical advisors. Support PIH sites during the annual and multi-year planning and budgeting process for biomed work including maintenance, spare parts, accessories, service contracts, and new equipment. Serve as technical expert in discussions and projects concerningmedical equipment, both internally and with external partners and institutional donors; provide technical assistance, oversight, and implementation support for grants from multilateral agencies and other donors. Contribute to annual and long-term planning and strategy for the International Operations department. Equipment Management and Maintenance - 50% Manage and supervise the Cross Site Biomed Lead within the International Operations department, ensuring staff are efficiently completing work, meeting site needs, and contributing to team goals Lead process of selecting and maintaining list of standardized equipment for PIH globally. Develop and document specifications and comparison of equipment options, features, and accessories. Seek feedback from clinical leads and biomedical leads for final decision. Develop set of standards, best practices, and corresponding training for site biomedical staff on use of CMMS, submitting parts requests, submitting new equipment requests, tracking parts and equipment orders. Oversee the planning and implementation of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for biomedical equipment maintenance. Act as technical subject matter expert for the International Operations team on all questions related to biomedical equipment: specifications, features, compatibility, use, selection, and maintenance. Act as point of contact for facilities and biomed leads at sites, responding to needs related to equipment requests, parts requests, and repairs in coordination with technical experts, service providers, and PIH's Cross Site Biomed Lead. Develop maintenance plans for new and existing equipment. Develop list of spare parts, accessories, and consumables for equipment and work with supply chain team to develop systems for maintaining stock levels of key items. For new and existing equipment, negotiate service contracts and work with vendors and manufacturers to establish opportunities for technical assistance and training. Provide support to facilities leads when required. Capacity Building - 20% Develop training materials on technical topics related to biomedical equipment maintenance, including use of PIH's standard test equipment and analyzers, and PIH's standardized biomedical equipment models. Support facilities and biomed team members at care delivery sites by providing technical assistance and facilitate cross-site collaboration and knowledge sharing. Identify opportunities for training, capacity building, and continuing education on the management, maintenance, and repair of equipment. Source, organize and share equipment technical and service manuals and associated training resources. Qualifications: Required Experience, Education, Licenses or Certifications At least six years of relevant work experience in biomedical equipment technology or similar roles or industries in years of experience. Associates or bachelor's degree in biomedical equipment technology or bachelor's degree in biomedical equipment engineering Skills Required: Hands on experience maintaining and repairing biomedical equipment in a hospital setting Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet short and long-term goals Service-oriented mindset and strong communication skills Record of implementing effective systems and process improvements Ability to work well with a diverse team, honoring the concerns and priorities of staff in field sites Preferred: Experience working in developing countries Two years of relevant experience in a management role Technical experience with medical gas systems, such as pipelines, medical air plants, medical vacuum plants, and pressure swing absorption (PSA) oxygen generating plants Language familiarity with French, Haitian Creole, and/or Spanish Core Values and Competencies Demonstrates the organization's core values of: Commitment, Humility, Integrity and Pragmatic Solidarity/Accompaniment Accountability - Able to accept responsibility for one's actions, outcomes, and those of their team. Achieving results - Able to design and conduct work with clarity and integrity: to set realistic targets for themselves and others, ensure availability of resources, monitor progress and performance, accomplish meaningful outcomes, evaluate achievements, and integrate lessons learned. Adaptability - Able to adapt to change, to balance multiple demands, consider new approaches, and persist towards solutions in changing circumstances. Teamwork - Able to work well with others to achieve common goals. Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and country. Leading & Supervising - Able to build effective teams, direct and develop staff, and manage others to meaningful outcomes. Other Requirements Travel Requirements: Up to 10% international travel This vacancy may be used to fill similar positions. Organizational Profile Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world's leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments' efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems. As of today, PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Navajo Nation, Peru, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, United States), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement. Partners In Health (PIH) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of PIH not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PIH works in and with a number of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable laws in such countries, states and municipalities. Partners In Health participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Pay and Benefits The expected starting salary range for new hires in this position is between $75,000-85,000/year and may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market for the position, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The position belongs to a class of roles that have a salary range between $75,000 and $95,000/year. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan with automatic employer contribution, as well as participate in organization-sponsored medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents. PIH offers professional development and home office reimbursements as well as a flexible paid time off policy with no maximum, generous holiday time, summer and winter breaks, and a sabbatical leave policy. Partners In Health will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: [emailprotected] .