Biomedical Intern

Biomedical Intern (1 Position(s))

Job Description

Institute Overview

• Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is a leading research organization in Africa with a strong track record in developing, testing and validating innovations for health. Driven by a core strategic mandate for research, training and services, the Institute’s work now spans a wide spectrum, covering biomedical and ecological sciences, intervention studies, health-systems research, service delivery and policy translation.Position Summary

• Ifakara Health Institute is seeking a qualified Biomedical Intern to be stationed at Dar es Salaam Office to support The Newborn Essential Solutions and Technologies (NEST) program that aims to implement comprehensive newborn care through innovative lifesaving technologies, the provision of both technical and clinical capacity- building, implementation of clinical and technical educational programs and the building of a sustainable distribution network.

Responsibility:

Monthly PPM Data Collection & RedCap Entry

• Monthly Preventive Preventive Maintenance (PPM) data collection and entry from 22 health facilities.

• Coordinate data collection from health facilities (standardized monthly reporting)

• Enter PPM data into RedCap system in a timely and accurate manner

• Ensure data quality and completeness each month

• Generate summary reports and flag issues requiring attention

• Maintain organized records of all PPM submissionsQuarterly Accessories Consumables and Spare Parts tracking management

• Coordinate and complete accessories consumables and spare parts tracker updates quarterly.

• Collect and compile ACS tracker data from all dispatched and distributed ACS trackers throughout the quarter.

• Consolidate quarterly submissions.

• Identify issues for escalation.Hadling System Hardware Monitoring & Maintenance

• Track and monitor Hadli system performance and downtime across facilities.

• Document downtime incidents and coordinate with facility biomedical technicians for troubleshooting.

• Follow up on resolution status.

• Coordinate hardware replacement, documentation and ensure timely submission to Hadli team.

• Support and liaise in communication between facilities and Hadli team for technical support needs.Additional support functions

• Assist in developing job aids and training materials.