Accra Technical University

Job Purpose The Professional Officers Division (POD) houses a centralized pool of academic staff under the Professional Officers scheme. Professional Officers come with specialised and deep technical skills acquired through extensive industry experience. They form the talent pool which brings a much-needed industry perspective to student learning. They facilitate applied learning and applied research in SIT, complementing the academic expertise of the faculty to bring industry practices and applications into the curriculum. Professional Officers leverage on their industry experiences to create authentic learning environments, where discovery and innovation take place. They act as coaches and mentors to students during practical learning activities such as laboratory sessions, Capstone Projects and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP). Professional Officers could also lead or work with faculty on industry innovation projects to provide solutions to the industry. In addition to their role in applied learning and applied research, Professional Officers manage the centralised laboratory facilities and resources in SIT. With Technical Officers, laboratory safety professionals, and administrators in POD, they jointly develop central policies and processes for the safe and seamless operation of laboratories in SIT. Key Responsibilities Design and teach labs & practice modules. Mentor students in Capstone Projects and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP). Lead or co-lead innovation projects with industry. Manage labs and equipment to support academic programmes and applied research. Ensure safety in labs. Job Requirements A good degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, or a related field. Masters, PhD and/or relevant professional certifications would be advantageous. Deep technical specialist with 10 or more years of working experience in Automation, Robotics, Autonomous Systems, or related areas in development would be preferred. Experience in following areas is highly desirable: Hands-on experience in electronics/electrical. Programming of Microcontrollers and embedded systems. Working knowledge of programming languages such ROS/ROS2, Python, C/C++ Programming, Knowledge of subjects such as computer vision, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Kinematics and dynamics. Autonomous systems, Robotics and Automation. Industry 4.0 and Internet-of-Things. Advantageous to have prior knowledge in: Hands-on experience implementation of industrial robotics systems and performing offline simulation of robotic work cells. Digitalisation skills – IoT, data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mixed reality, etc would be advantageous. Programming and simulation software such as MATLAB, Gazebo and Tensor flow. Knowledge of Linux OS. Extensive hands-on experience and knowledge of industry practices and engineering principles to bring industry perspective to SIT. Keen interest in innovation projects, with demonstrated ability in developing solutions to technical problems. Strong supervisory skills and enjoy working closely with students in an educational environment. Demonstrate proficiency to keep abreast of development in the field and pursue professional certification programs. Possess industrial certifications in relevant areas will be an added advantage.

About Us ​​The Digital Health Hub Training Manager will play a key leadership role within the EPSRC-funded King’s Health Partners Digital Health Hub (KHP DHH), contributing to the professional services leadership of the Hub’s training arm. The role supports the delivery of skills development for individuals working at the healthcare-industry interface, fostering collaboration between digital innovators and the healthcare workforce to address real-world challenges in digital health. Sitting within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, the Training Manager will work closely with colleagues across the Hub’s core pillars (Training, Co-design, Translation, and Acceleration) to ensure impactful and integrated training delivery aligned with the Hub’s overarching goals.  ​​About the role This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the professional services leadership of our EPSRC-funded King’s Health Partners Digital Health Hub (KHP DHH) as the Training Manager.  The training component of this Hub focuses on identifying and delivering the skills needed to train problem solvers who address real-life challenges at the healthcare–industry interface. The goal is to support the development of proactive individuals who can use relevant data and technologies to tackle real problems in digital health. Digital innovators and the healthcare workforce work together in a multi-disciplinary environment to develop safe and scalable solutions. The training arm of the Hub works collaboratively with the other Hub arms, including AI training, co-design strategies, entrepreneurship, industrial partner engagement, Patient and Public Involvement & Engagement (PPIE), digital health innovation, and the research pilots embedded in the Hub. The four core pillars are Training, Co-design, Translation & Acceleration.  Organised and delivery-focused, you will join an established team and bring experience in gathering, interpreting, and presenting data to demonstrate impact. Experience of matrix working would be beneficial, as the programme facilitates collaborative efforts to identify and overcome barriers to effective integration and translation across disciplines. You will work closely with subject matter experts and the learning technologist to maintain and enhance existing asynchronous training resources, as well as create new engaging materials for a range of audiences in digital health. The role also supports the delivery of in-person training, from advertising and bursary coordination to post-course feedback collection.  The successful candidate will collaborate with the learning technologist to understand the learning objectives of course participants and engage with supporters, patients, and the public in workshops led by participants. These workshops provide opportunities to share learning experiences and offer feedback on the structure and content of the taught material.  Onsite working will be required for effective collaboration across the Digital Health Hub, with the expectation that the successful candidate will work onsite at least three days per week.  This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered ​a fixed term​ contract until 31.03.27. About You ​​To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:  Essential criteria ​Strong project/programme management experience, including good IT skills (Microsoft suite). ​A degree in a science or health-related field, or relevant experience, and familiarity with medical/scientific/AI terminology. ​Customer focused, with excellent communication skills both verbal and written: ability to write coherently, and in good English, to a range of audiences across a range of academic disciplines. ​Proactive, ability to work independently, problem solve and use initiative. ​Experience of managing relationships with a range of stakeholders. ​Experience of impact/non-financial outcomes measurement, analysis and reporting ​Experience with communication strategies, such as effective use of social media and websites ​Budget management experience.  ​Desirable criteria ​Knowledge of AI, and knowledge of evaluation and impact measurement techniques and analysis. ​Marketing and market research experience. ​Experience of designing or commissioning education or learning events. ​Web design and UX skills. ​Line management experience and experience of matrix working. ​Downloading a copy of our Job Description ​Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.  Further Information ​​We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. ​We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. ​As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.  ​We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £53,947 - £63,350 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134826 Close Date: 11-Jan-2026 Contact Person: ​Professor Rebecca Oakey Contact Details: Rebecca.oakey@kcl.ac.uk​

About Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an internationally oriented institution of higher learning, that is committed to an educational system based on the highest standards of teaching and research in fields related to the sustainable economic development of Morocco and Africa. UM6P is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation. On a specific focus on Africa, UM6P aims to position these fields as the forefront and become a university of international standing. More than just a traditional academic institution, UM6P is a platform for experimentation and a pool of opportunities, for students, professors and staff. It offers a high-quality living and study environment thanks to its state-of-the-art infrastructure. With an innovative approach, UM6P places research and innovation at the heart of its educational project as a driving force of a business model. In its research approach, the UM6P promotes transdisciplinary, entrepreneurship spirit and collaboration with external institutions for developing up to date science and at continent level in order to address real challenges. All our programs run as start-ups and can be self-organized when they reach a critical mass. Thus, academic liberty is promoted as far as funding is developed by research teams. The research programs are integrated from long-term research to short-term applications in linkage with incubation and start-up ecosystems. About ACER The centre has been recently created to address enduring process challenges in Chemistry and Engineering disciplines and create an environment for interdisciplinary research. The research program of ACER is multidisciplinary, with faculty members from backgrounds in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering focusing on different research fields such as catalysis, separation, energy generation, conversion and storage, and organic optoelectronics intelligent and advanced polymers and materials. Job Description The successful candidate will: Undertake original research of international excellence. Set up of fuel cell testing plateform Support the appropriate equipment purchasing and ability to deal with international suppliers. Testing PEM fuel cell technologies Prepare papers for publication in leading journals and/or contribute to the dissemination at national/international conferences, workshops and meetings. Communicate to the research projects team the development, progress and results of research activities. Identify areas of improvement within the research structure using integrated management approaches in pursuit of capacity building/strengthening and the preservation of scientific rigor in research studies. Support if required, the development of proposals for research funding. Assist to the supervision of Ph.D. students and guide their research work. Candidate Profile Due to the multidisciplinary character of ACER CoE, the ideal candidate must have as well a multidisciplinary scientific profile: PhD degree in Electrical Science, Energy Processes or another suitable engineering discipline. Sound background in Energy systems and Fuel cell hydrogen applications. Skills in modeling & structural analysis using various existing techniques. Knowledge in advanced thermal and water management systems will be valued. Familiar with risk assessment and safe working procedures in a chemical laboratory. Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English. Good publication track record in peer-reviewed journals. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team. Candidature submission Applicants should submit: Cover letter outlining research experience, achievements and stating research interests. Curriculum Vitae. List of publications. Name and contact information of three referees who are not current UM6P faculty.