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Francis Sambani

@francissambani

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Biomedical engineer improving oxygen systems through PSA plants, maintenance, and training.

Lesotho

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can improve oxygen access by supporting PSA/oxygen systems, leading maintenance and repairs, and training teams on safe operation and biomedical equipment performance—ideally in global health with hands-on field impact.

I’m a Biomedical Engineer based in Lesotho, focused on improving oxygen access and keeping oxygen systems running safely and reliably. Since 01/2023, I provide technical support and supervision on Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) plant installation and improvements for Partners In Health Lesotho, and I guide the Lesotho Ministry of Health on oxygen production, oxygen delivery, and biomedical equipment installation and maintenance.

Previously, I served as Team Leader at Global Health Informatics Institute (10/2021–01/2023), where I planned and budgeted consumables for field teams, designed and prototyped equipment to check oxygen concentrator performance, and repaired oxygen concentrators in district hospitals. I also trained, mentored, and supervised OpenO2Corp interns, and I’ve built hands-on projects—like designing a locally made low-cost oxygen concentrator control board and developing a prototype using an Arduino Uno with a pulse oximeter for oxygen saturation monitoring.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Volunteer Biomedical Engineer

Malawi University Of Science And Technology

Apr 2020 - Jul 2020 (3 months)

Designed and prototyped a low-cost oxygen concentrator for Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST). Supported development work to improve local oxygen concentrator capability.

Low Cost Medical Device Design Oxygen Concentrator Prototyping Biomedical Engineering Engineering design Prototype Development Technical Documentation

Biomedical Engineer Intern

Kamuzu Central Hospital

Apr 2019 - Aug 2019 (4 months)

Installed, troubleshot, and repaired medical equipment (corrective and preventative maintenance) and handled user training for newly installed devices. Conducted medical equipment inventory and coordinated with medical, electrical, and maintenance teams while managing equipment risk areas.

Medical Equipment Repair Troubleshooting User Training Inventory Management Risk Assessment Cross functional Coordination