Faculty Director Simulation Training
- Employer
- KHALIFA UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Closing date
- 16 Sep 2022
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- Job Type
- Senior Management & Heads of Department, Directors
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Description
Faculty Director Simulation Training - Academic Affairs
Description
Job Purpose
Essential to this role is the desire to train a new generation of medical specialist, as well as contribute to world-class research that improves practice while delivering a service to the university, the community and the United Arab Emirates.
The responsibilities of faculty members shall be an appropriate combination of:
- Dissemination of knowledge through undergraduate and / or graduate teaching; and
- Research, scholarly or other creative activities; and
- Academic service
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Operational Responsibilities
The position calls for a leading authority in "clinical simulation training" with evidence of exceptional academic standing.
Expected to have a made a substantive contribution to their discipline, and can show evidence of innovative curriculum development, a distinguished record of teaching, and proven academic leadership.
Teaching:
- Manages and directs the implementation of simulation training exercises across the CMHS
- Assists faculty in developing and executing activities that meet the educational and clinical simulation needs of the CMHS
- Assists in identifying learning needs addressed through simulation; designing collaborative action plans and outcome evaluations for simulation programs
- Advises faculty in the design, training, development, and implementation of simulation center activities
- Assesses the performance and educational content of simulation based programs
- Facilitates integration of simulation into the medical curriculum
- Maintains proficiency in existing and emerging quality, safety and simulation technologies, including basic theory, design and implementation
- Develops schedules for utilization of simulation center resources
- Participates in task forces and groups charged with improving patient care or safety issues through the use of Simulation
- Identifies and assists in the procurement of equipment, supplies and potential space to meet the needs of the simulation program
- Monitors the consistency and quality of assessment and examination based simulation.
- Acquires and maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the fields of Simulation
- Promotes an appropriate climate for creativity, collaboration, inquiry, and diversity
- Maintains good working relationships; approaches conflict resolution in a constructive manner; helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution
- Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians and employees. Discuss patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places
- Collaborates with institutional and external groups to identify resources and other sources of support the center
- Other duties as assigned
Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities:
- Engage in scholarly or creative activities in their area of expertise and makes results available for critical peer review.
- Deliver papers or make presentations at professional association meetings, seminars and conferences.
- Participate in panels at regional and international meetings of professional organizations.
Academic Service:
- Contribute to departmental, or University-wide working groups or committees as requested.
- Serve on the CMHS Curriculum Committee
- Contribute to student recruitment, retention and placement efforts.
- Foster service by contributing to the community at large in participatory, developmental or advisory capacity.
- Support and participate in student organization activities.
- Adhere to the University's information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly.
- Coordinate with other departments to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities, as and when needed.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Appropriately supervise direct reports, including course coordinators and simulation specialists.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
Required Qualifications
- A degree in medicine (PhD, MD or MBBS)
- Experience supervising employees.
- Certified as an Instructor in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
- Demonstrable experience in teaching and mentorship in the discipline at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
- Demonstrable abilities to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary and collegial team, well developed interpersonal skis and the ability to provide leadership and take the initiative.
Required Experience
A minimum of 2 years’ experience AND experience in teaching at a level that is relevant to the position and would have made contributions to research and/or scholarship and/or teaching and administrative services of an organizational unit (e.g. a centre, department).
Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel to contact the Recruitment Team (recruitmentteam@ku.ac.ae).
Primary Location: KUK – Khalifa University
Job: Director
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time
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