Senior Clinical Officer

Role Overview

This position is responsible for owning the end-to-end development, accreditation, and continuous improvement of Higher Diploma programmes within a specific clinical specialty. Day-to-day work involves leading curriculum design, coordinating clinical training placements, teaching and supervising students, and ensuring all activities meet regulatory and quality assurance standards. The role is critical to building a skilled healthcare workforce by bridging academic instruction with real-world clinical practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creation, official accreditation, and rollout of Higher Diploma programmes in the assigned clinical field, including periodic curriculum review and updates.
• Teach, assess, and mentor Higher Diploma students, providing both classroom and clinical instruction.
• Establish and manage clinical training placements by building and maintaining partnerships with healthcare facilities and professional bodies.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and internal quality assurance processes.
• Coordinate programme planning, budgeting, reporting, and efficient use of resources such as equipment, supplies, and clinical training spaces.
• Promote research, innovation, and evidence-based practices among students and faculty, encouraging a culture of continuous clinical improvement.
• Contribute to the training of basic clinical officer programmes when required, supporting broader institutional teaching needs.
• Support the use of e-learning systems and blended learning approaches to enhance curriculum delivery and student engagement.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Higher Diploma in a relevant clinical specialty from a recognised institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (e.g., Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Public Health).
• Valid professional registration and a current practising licence from the relevant regulatory body.
• Registration as a trainer with TVETA (Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority).
• At least five (5) years of post-qualification clinical experience, with a minimum of two (2) years in the specific specialty area covered by the programme.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in teaching, clinical instruction, or supervision of healthcare trainees.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, programme coordination, accreditation processes, or other forms of academic leadership.
• Strong skills in competency-based training and assessment, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and project management.
• Excellent communication, mentorship, and interpersonal skills; proficiency in using e-learning platforms is required.
• Preferred (added advantage): A Master’s degree in Clinical Medicine, Medical Education, Public Health, Health Professions Education, or a related field; experience with coordinating e-learning and blended learning; familiarity with NCMTC teaching and learning methodologies.