Instituto Superior de Ciências da Educação de Luanda

JOB DESCRIPTION Location: HCMC, Vietnam Department: Vice President Academic, Innovation & Research Report to: Vice President Academic, Innovation & Research, Millennia University POSITION OVERVIEW The Director, Foundation & Preparatory Programs at Millennia Education provides strategic, academic and operational leadership for all university foundations, pathway and preparatory programs. The role ensures that students who do not meet direct entry requirements, either English Language or academic are provided with high-quality, student centred engaging learning experience with clear progression into their chosen degree studies. The role also requires that students are integrated into the campus community and develop a strong sense of belonging to the university. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership Develop and implement a mult-year strategy for foundation and pathway programs aligned to the universities’ vision Identify opportunities for growth, diversification and partnership development including articulation agreements and school partnerships Champion student centred and accessible practices across all programs Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation and excellence with staff and students Program Delivery and Innovation Promote evidence-based, student centred pedagogy, including digital learning, inclusive teaching practices and active learning Lead the design of core language and introductory academic skills programs that are cross-disciplinary Provide high level advice on the identification and development of courses to be included in the Millennia Advantage Program of career and life skills Student Experience and Success Ensure strong student support mechanisms, including orientation, academic advising, early alert systems and transition to degree programs Collaborate with other portfolios to integrate pathway students into the wider campus community Monitor student progression and success data and implement interventions to improve student outcomes and retention Provide high level advice on the design of formal and informal learning spaces for foundation and pathway programs Stakeholder Management Collaborate with Faculties to ensure clear and coherent progression pathways into students chosen degree programs Work with admission, marketing and recruitment to communicate program value proposition and entry criteria Engage with external stakeholders including schools, pathway partners, government agencies and professional bodies REQUIREMENTS Qualification and Experience Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field Relevant teaching qualification Demonstrated experience in foundation and pathway education preferably in a university setting Significant experience in an education leadership role responsible for staff and operations Key skills and Competencies Strong strategic, stakeholder management, relationship building and leadership skills Commitment to access education, inclusion and student success Ability to lead changes, inspire teams and champion innovative and active learning and assessment practices Ability to work effectively in fast paced and complex environments Commitment to professional integrity, academic standards and student well-being Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Establishment of pathway programs to all degree programs Enrollments into pathway programs increase year on year Establishment of an early warning system with interventions to improve student success Student success rates are measured by improved retention rates Child Protection Statement Millennia Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants, staff, third party providers, volunteers, and visitors to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practice and appointments are subject to an interview, satisfactory references, identity check and criminal record check.  At Millennia Education, we are committed to providing a word class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures. “The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who’s going to stop me?” Ayn Rand, author and philosopher

Based at the Highfield Campus, the University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service (USAIS) is a regional service providing auditory implants for deaf children and adults, teaching and research. About the role: You will be working across several research projects, providing effective and efficient administrative support to the clinical trials and the wider research function within USAIS. You will assist in the co-ordination and delivery of clinical research studies and within the scope of competence undertake a range of tasks as detailed in the study protocols with support of clinical professionals. You will have practical knowledge and experience in a relevant research or clinical trials discipline as well as experience of working in a health care setting or clinical trials environment. The expected hours of work for this full-time role are 9am – 5pm  Please refer to the job description for more information about the post and our website https://ais.southampton.ac.uk/ for more information about the work of USAIS. There are a great range of benefits that include a contributory pension scheme; holiday entitlement of 20 days holiday rising to 24 after 4 years plus bank holidays and 6 additional holidays (closure days); subsidised health and fitness facilities on-site; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts which include restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment. As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. Informal enquiries to Dr Mary Grasmeder, Principal Enterprise Fellow and Audiologist, m.l.grasmeder@soton.ac.uk *A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance is required for this role.  Working at the University of Southampton: Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton.

About Us The London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE) is part of the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences in the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine at King’s College London. It is a key component in delivering the vision for St Thomas’ MedTech Hub. The Institute is housed in a new building on the St Thomas’ campus, bringing together King’s research excellence with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust’s leading clinical practice and the Medical Device sector’s commercial innovation power and talent, engaging multinationals, SMEs and start-ups simultaneously. Its vision is to accelerate the clinical impact of MedTech innovation by building robust MedTech ventures. It aims to become the hub of all MedTech activity in London and the UK by building a strong ecosystem of all key stakeholders in the industry. About the Role The Senior Health Technology Analyst leads high-quality evaluations of medical devices, including digital and AI-enabled technologies, to support LIHE’s mission of accelerating safe, effective and responsible MedTech innovation. The role reports to the Head of Clinical Translation and Governance and works within a multidisciplinary team that includes specialists in regulatory affairs, clinical trials, quality, and clinical governance, to provide analytical leadership for LIHE’s MedTech programmes, including the MedTech Venture Builder (MVB), King’s MedTech Accelerator (KMA), and MedTech Venture Kickstarter (MVK). The role combines expertise in health technology assessment (HTA), evidence generation, real-world evaluation, and AI/Software as a Medical Device (AI/SaMD) appraisal. The post holder will work with innovators (from academics to SMEs), clinicians, and NHS partners to assess value propositions, evidence needs, risks, and adoption pathways. They will also support programme design, contribute to thematic areas (digital health, surgery, AIaMD), and help generate insight that strengthens LIHE’s strategic positioning as a national MedTech hub. This is a senior technical and strategic role requiring autonomy, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate analytical findings into strategic recommendations for innovators, LIHE leadership, and external partners. This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 30/06/2027. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering, health sciences, medical physics, applied data science, health economics, or a related field. Postgraduate qualification (MSc/PhD) in a relevant discipline. Significant experience in health technology assessment or evaluation of medical devices (including digital/AI technologies). Proven ability to analyse complex clinical and technical evidence, including real-world data and literature. Understanding of regulatory and standards frameworks for medical devices, including SaMD/AIaMD. Experience working with clinicians or within healthcare pathways to inform evidence generation. Excellent communication skills, including writing clear evidence reports for technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple concurrent projects. Desirable criteria Evidence of experimental protocol design for real-world evaluation of healthcare technologies. Experience with AI/ML model evaluation, bias assessment or dataset quality appraisal. Familiarity with NHS innovation pathways and UK healthcare system dynamics. Experience in programme delivery, innovation support, or working with early-stage MedTech companies. Skills in advanced literature searching, meta-analysis, or statistical appraisal. 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 advert. 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: 133145 Close Date: 04-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Valentina Vitiello Contact Details: Valentina.vitiello@kcl.ac.uk