Simulation Administrative Advisor - Centre for Innovation in Medical Education

Job Description

Introduction The Aga Khan University is a private, international university committed to international standards of excellence in teaching, research and service. Its teaching hospital, the Aga Khan University Hospital has been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission International for achieving the highest international healthcare standards. The Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME) is the only one of its kind in South Asia to be accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) meeting international standards for simulation-based education, innovation, and pedagogical research. This is an exciting time as the Centre expands to new AKU campuses in Nairobi and Kampala. The Centre is committed to working with partners in healthcare, education and clinical practice to enrich educational experiences and improve healthcare outcomes and patient safety.Responsibilities Reporting to the Regional Director (South Aisa), CIME, you will be required to lead change and innovation in media, marketing, and business development to support education within the Centre. Additionally, you will also be responsible for designing system, protocols, budgets, guidelines and policies.ÿSpecifically, you will be responsible for:

• setting up targets for the administrative team and taking responsibility for team management
• participating in recruitment and appraisal for the administrative team with the Regional Directorÿ
• providing day to day supervision and delegating work assignments to administrative team
• planning and resourcing a programme of Continuing Professional Development for the administrative team
• holding team meetings to review goals and initiatives, promoting team building and providing career paths for staff
• designing systems, protocols, guidelines and policies for the administrative team
• providing CIME management statistics to the Regional Director
• providing specific advise, in the area of CIME operations, marketing and business development of strategic relevance
• liaising closely with the Educator and Technical Advisors in strategic planning
• proposing and overseeing management projects of strategic relevance to CIME
• disseminating knowledge locally, nationally and internationally
• delegating and overseeing the implementation and evaluation of managerial / administrative innovations in clinical simulation
• undertaking research and evaluation projects to improve CIME operational activities
• develop and manage the budget of CIME.

• a minimum of Master?s degree in Business Administration from an HEC recognised or foreign university/institution
• a minimum of five years of experience in relevant field
• working experience within hospital, academic or research facility will be an added advantage
• proficiency in computer software packages (MS Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• ability to multi-task and work under pressureÿ
• excellent analytical skills and attention to detailÿ
• demonstrated excellent communication and negotiating skills with the ability to work in teamsÿ
• demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to foster credibility and trust
• demonstrated competence at Advisor level across 20 core clinical simulation competencies for CIME
• ability to develop and manage the financial and budgetary needs of CIME.

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