Senior Biomedical Engineer

Smile 360 Dental Specialists - We are the leading dental clinic in Nigeria based on our customer’s satisfaction and awards won. Amongst many others, we are the “Winner of the Best Dental Service Provider of the year 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021 consecutively, by the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award”. We are also the first and only clinic with Orthodontics, Dento-facial Orthopaedics, and pediatric dentistry. Our other services include Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Implant Dentistry Endodontic, Family dentistry, and Periodontics.

Our practice is extremely customer-friendly, ensuring that every visit is stress-free, memorable, fun, and worthwhile. We are passionate about oral health, giving superior customer interaction, and first-class standard services that you would expect in London or Dubai. With proficient and tested professionals committed to making every visit to our world-class luxurious facility seamless and enjoyable at every level.

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• The Senior Biomedical Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, functionality, and optimal performance of the organization's clinical and operational equipment and systems.
• The successful candidate will play a critical role in minimizing equipment downtime, improving operational efficiency, and supporting the organization's growth by establishing robust maintenance systems and technical standards across all locations.
• The role will lead preventive and corrective maintenance activities, manage technical vendors, oversee asset lifecycle management, and provide technical support for facility expansion projects.

Key Responsibilities
Equipment and Asset Management:

• Develop and maintain an organization-wide asset register.
• Ensure the continuous availability and optimal performance of clinical and operational equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend repairs, upgrades, or replacements where necessary.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities across all locations.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment, assets, warranties, and service histories.

Preventive Maintenance:

• Design and implement preventive maintenance schedules and programs.
• Track maintenance performance indicators and recommend continuous improvements.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance standards, manufacturer recommendations, and safety requirements.
• Conduct routine inspections and performance assessments of equipment and systems.

Vendor and Contract Management:

• Manage relationships with equipment suppliers, service providers, and maintenance contractors.
• Monitor maintenance costs and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Coordinate service agreements, maintenance contracts, and technical support arrangements.
• Evaluate vendor performance and ensure service delivery meets agreed standards.

Operational and Technical Support:

• Ensure operational readiness of facilities and equipment for clinical and business activities.
• Support the installation, commissioning, and relocation of equipment and systems.
• Provide technical support for day-to-day operations across all facilities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues promptly and effectively.

Projects and Expansion Support:

• Support equipment planning, procurement, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Provide technical input for new facility developments, renovations, and expansion projects.
• Ensure all technical requirements are met for new site openings and infrastructure upgrades.

Reporting and Compliance:

• Develop maintenance dashboards and performance metrics to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present regular maintenance, asset, and performance reports to Management.
• Monitor equipment uptime, downtime, maintenance costs, and service levels.

Leadership and Continuous Improvement:

• Train and support staff on equipment care and operational best practices.
• Develop and implement systems, policies, and procedures to improve technical operations.
• Drive a culture of proactive maintenance and operational excellence.
• Contribute to the development of an internal technical services capability that supports the organization's long-term growth strategy.

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience managing preventive maintenance programs and technical operations across multiple locations.
• Experience working in a healthcare, dental, medical, or similarly regulated environment is preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in biomedical engineering, technical operations, or healthcare equipment management.
• Strong understanding of asset management, vendor management, and maintenance planning.
• Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.