Senior Biomedical Technician

Mercy Ships is an international charity that brings hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor through state-of-the-art hospital ships. Since 1978, our volunteer crew—made up of medical professionals and skilled workers from over 60 nations—has delivered free surgeries and medical care to over 2.8 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa, transforming lives one patient and one port at a time. Join our global team of over 3,000 volunteers and help us change lives daily.

About this role

The Senior Biomedical Technician oversees the maintenance and management of medical devices onboard and in any hospital extension. This position performs preventative maintenance and repair of medical equipment, arranges for scheduled maintenance and calibration when required.

What you will contribute

• Management of hospital equipment related to Biomedical requirements

• In-service training on medical equipment to volunteer biomedical technicians, nursing and other healthcare staff

• Generate review and equipment replacement recommendations

• Provide support for electrical and mechanical setup of “off ship” working venues and overseeing these services during the field service

• Excellent problem solving skills

For This Role, You Will Need

• Successful completion of Mercy Ships On Boarding program will be required

• HNC/D level in biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, or Electrical & Electronic Engineering

• 2 to 5 years’ experience at Biomedical Equipment Technician II level or above, possibly Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician

• 5 years of work in the Biomedical field required

• Written and verbal fluency in English

• Flexibility and sensitivity to language and cultural diversity

The experience of a lifetime is calling.

More than 1,200 volunteers from over 60 nations serve with Mercy Ships each year.

At Mercy Ships, we are proud to be recognized around the world for the life-changing surgeries and training we deliver. We could not achieve this without our dedicated community of talented volunteers.

Imagine finishing your shift and stepping onto deck as the sun sets—knowing that today you’ve helped transform the lives of those who need it most. Apply now to start a journey that will reshape the lives of those you serve — and your own.