About Avenue Healthcare

Avenue Healthcare is one of the leading private healthcare groups in East Africa running 3 Hospitals and 16 Medical Centres across Kenya, and a Home-care business.

With over 25 years in the healthcare industry, Avenue Healthcare runs 300 hospital beds, employs over 1,000 staff members, works with more than 400 specialists, and serves over 400,000 patients annually, offering primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare services.

Position Details

• Position: Training Co-Ordinator
• Position Type: Permanent
• Location: Parklands Hospital
• Department: Human Resources
• Reports To: Snr. HR Business Partner

Job Objective / Purpose

The Training Coordinator will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating all training programs across the hospital for clinical and non-clinical staff.

S/he will play a pivotal role in developing and tracking staff competencies to ensure alignment with the Group’s competency framework and organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Training Needs Assessment and Planning

Conduct training needs assessments in liaison with HODs and Senior HRBPs to identify learning priorities.

Collate all training gaps identified through the performance management process, strategic company objectives, and accreditation requirements in liaison with Senior HRBPs and HODs.

In liaison with the Head of Training & other Training Coordinators, develop and maintain an annual training calendar that integrates clinical, non-clinical, and leadership development programs.

Training Program Development, Standardization and Execution

• In liaison with the Head of Training, other Training Coordinators and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), design standardized training material for all cadres of staff as well as post-training assessment content.
• Organize and coordinate CMEs, CNEs, and other professional development programs.
• Organize and coordinate mandatory certifications for clinical staff, including BLS, ACLS, and other critical risk management and emergency preparedness training.
• Work with SMEs and other presenters to deliver high-quality training sessions.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and accreditation requirements in all training programs.

Competency Development and Tracking

• Align the hospital training initiatives with the Avenue Group’s competency framework, ensuring staff acquire and maintain required competencies.
• Collaborate with Senior HRBPs and HODs to ensure competencies align with role requirements and organizational standards.
• Liaise with the Head of Training to develop tools and systems for tracking competency acquisition and addressing gaps.

Internship Program Coordination

• Build relationships with academic institutions, training providers, and professional organizations to support training and development initiatives.
• Develop and oversee structured internship and placement programs for nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure interns are provided with appropriate supervision, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Monitor and document intern progress, ensuring alignment with their academic and professional objectives.

Training Program Evaluation and Reporting

• Regularly assess the effectiveness of training programs using feedback, surveys, and performance data.
• Prepare detailed reports on training outcomes, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure monthly updating of all trainings held for staff in their respective facilities are lodged on the HRMIS, MLH, Training Files, etc.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of training sessions and certifications for audit purposes.
• Submit training returns as required.

Budgeting and Resource Management

• Develop and manage the training budget in collaboration with HR and finance teams.
• Ensure optimal utilization of training resources and facilities.

Additional Responsibilities

Any other duty as assigned by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Education, or any other related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in training coordination, with a focus on healthcare settings.
• Expertise in competency-based training and development.
• Proven expertise in facilitating BLS, ACLS, and emergency preparedness training.
• Experience managing internship programs or academic partnerships is an added advantage.