Job Purpose/Summary

The Simulation Education Analyst, will work closely with 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 Roles and 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.
• Works effectively within project teams implementing pedagogies appropriate to the context. Disseminates information locally and participates in events to have a national impact.
• Utilises technological developments and innovations in support of faculty educational needs.
• Identifies redundant or obsolete methods of teaching and integrates research in simulation- based programmes and advises faculty accordingly.
• Contributes to audit of CIME facilities; market research in simulation education and evaluation of simulation-based courses.
• 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, technical or administrative functions.

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.
• Previous experience of simulation-based learning is highly desirable
• 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