Simulation Education Analyst, CIME-EA

Position Summary

The Simulation Education Analyst will work closely with the faculty in the School of Nursing and Midwifery and Medical College to design and assist in the delivery of simulation-based courses, sessions, and activities for their undergraduate and post-graduate programmes. The incumbent will also work closely with colleagues in AKU Hospital to design and oversee simulation-based CPD programmes for their staff and assist in the planning and delivery of events and workshops for external clients while ensuring that all simulation-based programmes adhere to standards and policies of CIME.

Key Responsibilities

• Works with faculty School of Nursing and Midwifery and Medical College and colleagues in designing and developing courses, workshops and programmes for their undergraduate and post-graduate programmes
• Supports and runs life support courses as necessary
• Assists in the day-to-day administration and operation of the Centre’s activities in teaching and learning, research and community engagement
• Utilises technological developments and innovations in support of faculty educational needs
• Assists in the organisation and delivery of events and workshops for external clients
• Keeps up to date documentation of all simulation-based sessions at CIME (curriculum, evaluations and reports)
• Writes simulation specific scholarly articles and research proposals
• Analyses data generated from the simulation-based sessions and make inferences to inform future courses
• Undertakes programmes of CPD as required to maintain currency of skills and knowledge
• Undertakes assignments in relation to Clinical Simulation in campuses across AKU
• Contributes to Research Activities in CIME to improve educational function
• Other related duties as identified by supervisor

Relevant Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in health sciences in the field of medicine or nursing
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience is preferable, though fresh graduates may also apply
• Ability to work independently in planning, designing, and evaluating simulation-based programmes
• Internal drive to initiate new programmes
• Competence at Analyst level in 16 identified clinical simulation competencies at CIME
• Sound academic record with interest in teaching and learning through technology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational, information management and computer skills
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Attention to detail, focused on providing a high quality experience to visitors and learners
• A team player who supports other team members
• Invested in continuous improvement of self, others and the Centre
• Able to reflect and show change in behaviour based on reflection and feedback
• Able to prioritise and juggle numerous competing activities