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MED INTERNATIONAL JOB OPENING: BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING INSTRUCTOR & IN-COUNTRY COORDINATOR Background: MED International is a young, US-based nonprofit that aims to increase the availability of essential medical equipment to patients in Zanzibar, Tanzania. We work closely with Zanzibars Ministry of Health to pioneer a holistic approach to meeting Zanzibars hospital equipment needs. This involves building local capacity to maintain equipment and making small, targeted donations of medical technology. We are looking to contribute to a training program held at Zanzibars College of Health Sciences that is teaching 9 technicians from the states public hospitals how to manage and repair hospital equipment. This program is the first of its kind in Zanzibar and was initiated by the Ministry of Health in 2012. We believe that contributing to this program will strengthen the states health system and help improve the lives of Zanzibaris. Purpose of position: To train technicians in Zanzibar in a classroom and hospital setting with skills to repair and maintain medical equipment in resource-limited settings. Teaching must be consistent with the Biomedical Technicians Assistant (BTA) skill set defined in the literature.1 Alongside teaching, the contracted individual will serve as MED Internationals In-Country Coordinator to help build a strong maintenance program in Zanzibars main health facility, Mnazi Moja Hospital. We believe that this is a great opportunity to combine both technical knowledge and managerial skills to create social impact. Key areas of responsibility: Creating and executing your personal vision of a technician training course that produces high impact in hospitals by giving Zanzibaris access to the right live-saving equipment at the right time. Teaching 5 days per week for 5 months in a classroom setting on basic electronics and 6 categories of medical equipment repairs: electrical, mechanical, power supply, plumbing, motors, and installation. Holding in-hospital, hands-on demonstrations and practicals 3 days per week for 5 months.

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Leading in-hospital on-the-job training 5 days per week for 1 month. Developing lesson plans and contributing to the curriculum for the training program. Monitoring progress of technicians in hospital and reporting to MED International Executive Directors. Serving as In-Country Coordinator to help build a strong maintenance program within Zanzibars main health facility, Mnazi Moja Hospital. This will entail liaising with hospital and Ministry of Health administrators. Serving as In-Country Coordinator also requires supporting local hospital administrators in their efforts to strengthen equipment maintenance programs.

Qualifications and Characteristics: BME or BMET degree Teaching experience in electronics and medical equipment repairs Experience in repairing medical equipment in resource-limited settings Familiarity with the low-level repair skills that fall under the BTA body of knowledge is essential1 Self-starter, must be willing to take initiative and start programs from scratch Previous developing country work experience Strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate others Cultural sensitivity Ability to converse with and effectively teach students who know varying levels of English and Swahili (Local teaching staff will be able to assist with translation) Willing and able to live in Zanzibar for the allotted contract time

Term of Contract: The training program lasts for 6 months (March August 2012) so 6 months is preferred. However, we welcome applications from anyone interested in working for 1 or more months between March and August. Compensation: Competitive compensation on contract basis available. Contact: If interested, please send your CV and a cover letter describing your interest to Jayson Marwaha at jmarwaha@medinternational-us.org before January 7, 2013. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis.