Biomedical Engineer I (Physiochemical Analysis) at The National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL)

Job Title : Biomedical Engineer I (Physiochemical Analysis)
Advert No : NQCL NO. 4/2026
Terms of Service: Contract (1 Year)
Position Level: NQCL 7
No. of positions: 1

An officer at this level will work under supervision of a senior officer.

a) Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:
(i) Performing routine maintenance and repairs of basic biomedical equipment, plants, furniture, instruments and utilities in the Laboratory
(ii) Installing basic medical equipment, instruments and furniture;
(iii) Documenting information related to biomedical engineering services;
(iv) Collecting, compiling and disseminating data and on biomedical engineering services;
(v) Preparing and submitting periodic reports;
(vi) Performing regularly testing of new technology, equipment and instruments;
(vii) Managing inventory of medical equipment, furniture and plants;
(viii) Requisitioning and ordering spare parts and consumables;
(ix) Participating in designing, managing and implementing engineering programmers and projects;
(x) Participating in biomedical engineering research and training; and
(xi) Promoting and advising on the use of appropriate engineering technologies.

b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) Cumulative service period of three (3) years at the grade of Biomedical Engineer II or in a comparable position;
(ii) Bachelor degree in Biomedical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
(iii) Registration with relevant professional body;
(iv) Proficiency in computer applications.

TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT
Successful candidates shall be placed on contract for a period of one (1) year. Other terms and conditions of service shall be guided by the provisions of the National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) approved Human Resource Instruments.

Details of the positions are available at: https://nqcl.go.ke

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants must adhere to the following application instructions. Submit both hard copy and soft copy (PDF format) applications as outlined below.

Required Documents:
1. Copy of National Identification Card
2. Duly signed application letter
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

NOTE
NQCL is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion for qualified applicants from all backgrounds including persons living with disabilities. Submission Guidelines: - Hard copy applications must be sealed, clearly marked “Confidential”, and indicate the job reference number corresponding to the position applied
for.

Deliver to: Ag. Chief Executive Officer
National Quality Control Laboratory
University of Nairobi
School of Pharmacy Building 2nd Floor – Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O. Box 29726 – 00100
NAIROBI

Soft copy applications must be sent via email to: hr@nqcl.go.ke copy to hrunitnqcl@gmail.com.
Applications must be submitted by 17:00 hrs on 14th April, 2026.