Name: Mr. Jafar Maliyakkal
Country: UAE
Qualification: Master of Business Administration (MBA), SBS Business School, Diploma in Biomedical Engineering
Designation: Senior Engineer
Company: Gulf Drug LLC - Hospinorm Business Unit.
Description:
Mr. Jafar Maliyakkal has been collaborating with International Fovea-Z Biomedical since September 2024Jafar Maliyakkal is a seasoned Biomedical Engineer with over 20 years of experience in managing medical equipment sales, service, and project implementation. Currently, he serves as Senior Engineer at Gulf Drug LLC in Dubai, UAE, a role he has held since January 2010. In this capacity, he specializes in dialysis equipment, water treatment systems, and ICU, OR, and neonatal equipment. Jafar's extensive background in healthcare technology and strategic planning has allowed him to effectively collaborate with senior hospital management, doctors, and end-users, underscoring his role as a trusted expert in biomedical solutions.
Before joining Gulf Drug LLC, Jafar held a supervisory role at Matchwell International Trading FZE, where he managed sales and service for respiratory care devices. His tenure here, though brief from July to December 2009, focused on expanding the company’s presence in the home care and sleep study market in the UAE. Products he handled included ResMed CPAP, BIPAP, ventilators, and oxygen concentrators. This role strengthened his knowledge of home healthcare technologies and his ability to drive market growth in niche medical segments.
From 2006 to 2009, Jafar was a Team Lead in the Biomedical Division of ARAS Medical Devices & Equipment Co. LLC. He led a team of six engineers, overseeing daily operations and enhancing the company's market position through strategic sales initiatives. He played a vital role in tender preparation, collaborating with government and private entities on procurement and project implementation, which added to his skill set in project management and client relations.
Earlier in his career, from 2005 to 2006, Jafar worked as a Sales and Service Engineer at ARAS, handling sales, installation, testing, and maintenance of ICU, OR, and neonatal equipment from renowned global brands. His hands-on work with products like ventilators, anesthesia machines, and neonatal care units provided him with a solid foundation in equipment management and customer training, essential skills that he continues to leverage in his senior roles.
Jafar’s professional journey began as a Biomedical Engineer with the Ministry of Health (MOH) Hospital Projects in Oman from 2003 to 2005. In this role, he was responsible for supporting the Radiology and Dialysis Units (RDU), contributing to the technical support and upkeep of critical medical equipment. This early experience helped him develop a keen understanding of hospital operations and the importance of reliable biomedical support.
Academically, Jafar holds an MBA from SBS Swiss Business School and a diploma in Biomedical Engineering from Model Polytechnic College, Vadakara. His certifications, including PMP, CBET, CPHQ, and CM, demonstrate his commitment to maintaining high standards in healthcare quality and project management. Through these credentials, Jafar has proven his dedication to continuous professional growth and excellence in the biomedical field.
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