Period Director Medical Education Period 3 4 - Academic Affairs
Description
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Medical Education, the Period Director for Medical Education - Periods 3 and 4 at Khalifa University's College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS) supports the Assistant Dean in scheduling and implementing courses and strands during the third and fourth years of the medical education program.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Operational Responsibilities
Oversees the development, implementation and evaluation of all courses and strands within Periods 3 and 4 of the medical education program
Assists in the development of Period 3 and 4 calendars
Assists with the development and annual update of course syllabi. Ensures syllabi comply with KU and CMHS policies
Monitors and ensures that courses in periods 3 and 4 meet medical education program objectives
Coordinates course schedules with course directors and ensures availability of rooms and IT support
Ensures timely submission by course directors of grades and course evaluations
Coordinates meetings between student curriculum advisors and course directors
Serves as an ex-officio, non-voting member on the CMHS Curriculum Committee
Assists with review and approval of course exams to ensure consistency with course objectives and learning outcomes
Coordinates credentialing of medical students with Office of Student Affairs and clinical sites
Provides information or prepares reports as and when needed.
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
Provides coaching, guidance and mentoring as required to enhance the internal capabilities of the team and ensures the achievement of established objectives and plans.
Recommends appropriate training courses as per pre-determined training needs, evaluates their effectiveness, and monitors their results.
Carries out performance appraisals for subordinates according to planned schedules and recommends necessary actions as per applied practices.
Conducts periodic meetings with subordinates to ensure that priorities are clear and workflow is running smoothly.
Follows-up on employees' administrative affairs such as vacations, leaves and other administrative and related affairs.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
MD
Qualified for faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher
Prior leadership role in undergraduate medical education
Preferred Qualifications
Regional, national or international recognition in medical education
Demonstrable accomplishments in teaching, research, healthcare delivery, and/or service at a level commensurate of Assistant Professor or above.
Experience
Required Experiences
Strong record reflecting excellence in medical education and administration.
Prior experience working as a course director in a MD program
Proven management experience, requisite expertise in working collaboratively with faculty members and medicine professionals, strong interpersonal skills, and a thorough understanding of university structure and culture are essential.
Demonstrable ethical behavior, professionalism, interpersonal skills, leadership and management abilities that are sufficient to effectively direct and develop staff and students.
Preferred Experiences
Five (5) or more years of experience supervising curriculum design and development in an undergraduate medical education program
Familiarity or experience with an education institution in the Middle East.
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Primary Location: KUK - Khalifa University Job: Director Schedule: Regular Shift: Standard Job Type: Full-time
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