Senior Clinical Officer at North Coast Medical Training College

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead the development, accreditation, and implementation of Higher Diploma programs in the assigned specialty area
• Coordinate curriculum design, review, and continuous improvement
• Provide academic and clinical leadership for the program
• Teach, assess, mentor, and supervise Higher Diploma students.
• Establish and coordinate clinical training placements and partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and quality assurance requirements.
• Coordinate program planning, budgeting, reporting, and resource management.
• Promote research, innovation, and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Build strategic partnerships with healthcare institutions, professional bodies, and other stakeholders.
• Perform any other duties related to specialist clinical training and program development as may be assigned.
• Incidentally participate in training in the basic clinical officer training

Required Competencies

• Curriculum and programme development
• Competency-based training and assessment
• ⚫Academic and clinical leadership
• Competent and passionate trainer
• Excellent skills in utilization of e-learning systems
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
• Research and evidence-based practice
• Strategic planning and project management, organizational skills
• Quality assurance and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication, mentorship, and interpersonal skills

Qualifications & Skills

• Higher Diploma in the relevant clinical specialty from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field
• Valid professional registration and practising licence.
• Registered as a trainer with TVETA

Added Advantage:

• A Master's degree in Clinical Medicine, Medical Education, Public Health, Health Professions Education, or a related field
• Experience with providing and/or coordinating e-learning and blended learning
• Experience with NCMTC teaching and learning methodologies
• At least five (5) years of relevant post-qualification clinical experience, including two (2) years in the specialty area.
• At least (3) years' experience in teaching, clinical instruction, or supervision of healthcare trainees
• Demonstrated experience in cuniculum development, programme coordination, accreditation processes, or other forms of academic leadership