Biomedical Engineer at Pharmacy and Poisons Board

Job Detail

Job ID 6768
Offered Salary 1000
Career Level Others
Experience 2 Years
Gender Both
Industry Healthcare
Qualifications Diploma/Degree/Masters
State Nairobi
City Nairobi

Job Description

Biomedical Engineer at Pharmacy and Poisons Board

Job Purpose

The position is responsible for the day-to-day regulatory activities of implementing standards, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of health products and technologies, and that pharmacy professionals are competent and fit to practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support implementation of guidelines, standards, infrastructure, procedures, and tools for medical devices
Support implementation of quality management systems and risk-benefit strategies regarding quality systems requirements for medical devices, risk management principles, and ISO 13485 standards
Compile a list of Medical Devices and In-Vitro Diagnostics recommended for granting, withdrawal, suspension, renewal, and revocation of marketing authorization
Maintain a register of all authorized Medical Devices and In-Vitro Diagnostics
Participate in publishing lists of authorized or registered Medical Devices and In-Vitro Diagnostics with marketing authorizations
Implement international guidelines, standards, and tools for post-market surveillance, risk management, advertising and promotional regulations, and supervision of reprocessing single-use medical devices
Evaluate applications for marketing authorization of Medical Devices and In-Vitro Diagnostics supplied to the public
Recommend the list of Medical Devices and In-Vitro Diagnostics approved for export
Participate in capacity development programs related to evaluation, registration, retention, and renewal of Medical Devices and In-Vitro Diagnostics

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering or other health science degree or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Experience in regulation of medical devices and In-Vitro Diagnostics will be an added advantage
Hold a professional qualification and membership to a professional body, where applicable
Be proficient in computer knowledge and skills
Have good analytical and communication skills
Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Method of Application

Visit https://web.pharmacyboardkenya.org/careers/ for details and application. Applications must reach PPB on or before 14 October 2025 at 11:59 pm EAT.

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