Medical Education, Research and CPD in Allied Health Sciences Officer at Karongi District Under Statute :Deadline: Jan 26, 2024
Job responsibilities
• Conduct appraisals after training events and using the results of appraisal to introduce continuous improvement to training program and seminars
• Coordinate evaluations for clinical rotations and collect feedback from students and supervisors at the end of the clinical placement
• Coordinate simulation center activities and teachings for students
• Coordinate students (undergraduates and post-graduates) activities in the Hospital
• Coordination of continuous professional Development Activities in the Hospital
• Draft research needs and their specifications in collaboration with relevant departments/units
• Ensure adherence to professional code of conduct for students
• Ensure professional code of conduct for students
• Facilitate for the availability of the training resources and materials of the hospital ‐ this would include training notes and presentations, training materials and methodologies, e‐learning materials, Telemedicine, videos etc
• Identify suitable trainers and speakers for training events and negotiate fees where applicable
• Identify the training and development needs within the hospital through appraisal and consultation with hospital members and heads of services
• Implement training plan and selects appropriate learning delivery methods
• Keep up to date and inform members of developments in training by going to meetings, conducting research, reading journals and attending relevant courses
• Manage applications for research grants and apply for research funding opportunities
• Monitor and evaluate Research activities in the hospital
• Monitor the activities of research project
• Organize lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorial in consultation with consultant doctors
• Organize presentations at conferences
• Organize the implementation of the Continuous Professional Development Program
• Participate in budgeting and monitor expenditure within budgeted amounts
• Participate in the development of medical education programs
• Promote the culture of sharing best practices among hospital members
• Provide regulatory advice and compile assessment reports for disciplinary actions
• Register all students before being allocated in Departments/ Units
• Review and approve schedules for students in clinical rotations in collaboration with heads of Departments and Units
• Supervise the review and implementation of research projects
• Work in close partnership with external research contractors, other government analysts, and policy colleagues during the course of the research
Minimum qualifications
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health
0 Year of relevant experience
2. Master’s Degree in Public Health
0 Year of relevant experience
3. Bachelor’s Degree in Global Health
0 Year of relevant experience
4. Master’s Degree in Global Health
0 Year of relevant experience
5. Master’s degree in Epidemiology
0 Year of relevant experience
6. Bachelor’s degree in Epidemiology
0 Year of relevant experience
7. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Education
0 Year of relevant experience
8. Master’s Degree in International Health
0 Year of relevant experience
9. Bachelor’s Degree in International Health
0 Year of relevant experience
10. Master’s Degree in midwifery with education
0 Year of relevant experience
11. Bachelor’s Degree in midwifery with education
0 Year of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
1. Integrity
2. Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
3. Inclusiveness
4. Accountability
5. Communication
6. Teamwork
7. Client/citizen focus
8. Professionalism
9. Commitment to continuous learning