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:

• a) Dissemination of knowledge through undergraduate and / or graduate teaching; and
• b) Research, scholarly or other creative activities; and
• c) 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: Abu Dhabi UAE
Job: Director
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time