Simulation Education Analyst (Fixed Term)

Department

Centre for Innovation in Medical Education

Entity

Aga Khan University

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction

The Aga Khan University is a pioneering institution of higher education whose mission is to improve the quality of life in the developing world and beyond, through world-class teaching, research and health-care delivery. AKU educates students for local and global leadership from campuses and teaching hospitals in six countries, primarily in Asia and Africa. It generates new knowledge to solve problems that affect millions of people, especially the most vulnerable. The University is a private, not-for-profit institution and an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. Chartered in June 2021, The Aga Khan University Kenya is located opposite the Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi. The University Centre is the main campus in Kenya and houses the Graduate School of Media and Communications, Medical College, School of Nursing and Midwifery as well as Research Institutes.

The Aga Khan University’s Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME) aims to transform education in Nursing, Medicine, Dentistry and Allied Health professions in Pakistan and East Africa through partnerships and through raising expectations of what is possible in education, innovation, and learning through technology. It has the potential to become a regional leader and be on a par with the best simulation centres globally. The Centre intends on transitioning from being an ‘Excellent Centre’ to a ‘Centre of Excellence’ where teaching and learning are directly linked to improved practitioner performance and improved patient outcomes.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the position of Simulation Education Analyst in CIME based in Nairobi, Kenya. The position holder will report to the Regional Director, CIME, The Aga Khan University-Kenya.

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 progammes 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 preferrable, 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