Technical Lead-Health Professions Education (HPE)

Job Description

Planning and Coordination

• Develop quarterly and annual strategic work plans in collaboration with line functional and operational supervisors, the DVC-RCE, and the regional PEP project manager.
• Generate and share relevant project reports with the regional project manager through the Research and Community Extension Office at AMIU.
• Participate in the development and implementation of project logical frameworks and M&E plans.
• Support the project team in planning, implementation, and evaluation of relevant project activities.
• Work with relevant stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, to co-create and supervise the implementation of HPE-related activities in the regional PEP project.
• Liaise with project staff at implementation sites to ensure harmonious implementation and reporting on planned activities.

Technical Support

• Design and implement evidence-based educational programs in selected partner institutions.
• Design and implement relevant education research studies across various partner institutions.
• Mentor and coach healthcare educators and clinical supervisors on novel, innovative, and active teaching methodologies.
• Foster productive linkages and networks with other entities and partners in the region to ensure successful implementation of PEP project activities.
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks for educational programs.
• Oversee the establishment of Simulation-Based Learning (SBL) centres of excellence in the region.
• Carry out operational research to establish the effectiveness of PEP project interventions.
• Participate in organizing project advocacy forums.
• Identify project risks and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Monitor progress and document progress made in HPE components of the PEP project.
• Work in liaison with the Online and Blended Learning (OBL) teams at AMIU and the larger Amref Health Africa to integrate various innovative/novel digital learning and disruptive training solutions into partner institutions’ core curricula.
• Support AMIU faculty to develop and implement competency-based curricula.

Community and Resource Mobilisation and Sensitisation

• Engage various stakeholders to enhance adoption of evidence-based PEP project models and concepts.
• Drive targeted audience mobilisation and sensitisation in the implementation of PEP activities across all implementation sites.
• Assist in identification of strategic resource persons to enhance achievement of PEP project goals.
• Establish and sustain harmonious and gainful strategic relationships with various stakeholders to facilitate successful project activities and implementation.
• Identify opportunities that can enhance the growth of the project and communicate them to the program lead, including the AMIU DVC Research and Community Extension.
• Contribute to the development of fundraising concept notes and proposals based on emerging opportunities.

Financial Management

• Strategically manage financial resources allocated to HPE-related activities and share associated reports with the regional project manager through AMIU’s DVC Research and Community Extension.

Research and Innovations

• Develop and implement research protocols; data collection, report writing, and dissemination.
• Support the Research Directorate in grant writing and implementation of research activities.
• Support AMIU faculty and graduate school students to develop and implement various education research studies.
• Support PEP partner institutions to develop and implement various education research studies.

Reporting and Documentation

• Assist in data entry and analysis of project activities.
• Provide relevant reports as per project and donor requirements.
• Assist in the capitalisation of best practices and lessons learned by developing success stories for publication.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Earned PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) in a health-related field, a bachelor’s degree in a health or education field, and a master’s in HPE, education technology, or a related field from a recognised university.

Required Experience

• Knowledgeable in project management, designing and deploying novel and innovative training interventions including Simulation-Based Learning (SBL).
• Knowledgeable in conducting education research, with at least three publications in an HPE-related field.
• At least five years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in curriculum development and training of Human Resources for Health (HRH).
• Experience in evaluating health education programs.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders in a health development project or program.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Virtual content design and delivery skills.
• Project management skills.
• Good knowledge of community dynamics, mobilisation, and participation.
• Excellent reporting and computer skills, with ICT competencies a must.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Teaching, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• High level of integrity and honesty.
• Team player, agile, and results-oriented.
• Flexible to accommodate emerging yet relevant context-specific needs.