Overview

We are recruiting!

Our client in Lusaka, is looking for a Clinical Education Officer to join their team for a job vacancy within the NGO industry.

Designation

The Clinical Education Officer is a key position within the project. The postholder is responsible for leading the delivery of clinical education programmes, coordinating Vocational Centre of Excellence (VCE) operations, and managing partnerships with local academic and health institutions. This role ensures effective implementation of project activities under the direction of the Programme Manager, with reference to existing Project Management Tools (ProDescs and YPOs).

Reporting

The post holder will report to the Project Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Education Delivery and Programme Coordination (70%)

• Coordinate the development and delivery of clinical education training courses for local partners, including courses in Clinical Education, Clinical Simulation, and Digital Education.
• Support clinical training to upskill teaching staff in the identified project sites.
• Support the development of key teaching and learning materials in collaboration with clinical education experts.
• Coordinate the implementation of multidisciplinary preceptorship training programmes with local academic partners to ensure smooth delivery.
• Ensure sustainability of the preceptorship training by organising regular meetings for each VCE site in collaboration with local partners.
• Support the administration and track the learning activities of students identified by the organisation who are undertaking postgraduate education.
• Develop key clinical educational materials for podcasts and other digital media platforms.

Vocational Centre of Excellence Coordination and Standard Operating Procedures Implementation (15%)

• Support the local VCE sites with the implementation of institutional Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for coordination and management of VCE activities. Equipment should always be working, repairs and replacements are done promptly, and e-learning suites are maintained in good condition.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of procedure manuals and other relevant training materials for educators and students.
• Capacitate the digital learning facilities in the project sites, including infrastructure support, learning platforms, and digital content development.
• Familiarise and support local partners with e-learning systems within the healthcare workforce.

Partnership Management and Collaboration (10%)

• Support the partnership documentation process, including Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreed operational plans with local academic and health partners.
• Ensure successful handover of facilities to eventual owning local partners, working with the Programme Manager on the MoUs, governing the organisation’s role in support into the future.
• Maintain effective working relationships with local partner institutions (universities, hospitals, health centres) to facilitate knowledge sharing, management, and collaborative learning.
• Work closely with the Monitoring Evaluation Research Learning and Advocacy Officer on the utilisation of data for decision making, the successful delivery and monitoring of project activities.
• Support the in-house MERLA team to develop and implement appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools to steer and assess delivery and uptake of educational programmes.
• Engage with senior colleagues on any concerns relating to VCE development and lead on mitigation planning as needed.

Organisation (5%)

• As one of the organisation’s staff members, play a part in supporting the development of the organisation and culture and work closely with the Project Manager.
• Undertake occasional cross-functional roles to support the entire organisation (details to be agreed)
• Demonstrate integrity by modelling the organisation’s values and ethical standards.
• Promote the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the organisation.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• University Degree in a clinical field (Medicine, Medical licentiate, Nursing, Clinical Officer or equivalent clinical qualification). Masters degree is an added advantage
• At least three to five (3-5) years of experience in project implementation in developmental programmes implemented by the government or NGOs.
• Excellent knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodology; good understanding of capacity assessment; excellent ability to identify significant capacity-building opportunities
• A good understanding of project management activities, cycles, and tools.
• ICT skills, especially in all MS Office tools.
• Work experience in the clinical area and health professions education.
• Experience in supporting the implementation of educational activities (courses, seminars, training programmes).
• Experience of working with local partner institutions (universities, hospitals, health centres).
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis, and production of reports.
• Ability to establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support, knowledge management, and learning
• Strong leadership, influencing, coordination, and management skills.
• Familiar with e learning systems within the healthcare workforce
• Experience in approaching, recruiting, and working sensitively with local clinical education experts to develop educational content.

Attributes and Motivations

• Self-starter: highly motivated and able to work effectively independently and take initiative.
• Plans, coordinates, and organises workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines.
• Reliable and able to work without close supervision while maintaining high standards.
• Establishes, builds, and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate collaborative work.
• Commitment to social change and to the organisation’s values and principles.
• Enthusiastic, positive, determined, and flexible team player.
• Highly developed communication skills with demonstrated cultural sensitivity.
• Able and willing to travel within the country approximately 50%

“All candidates are required to obtain their ZAQA certification from the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)

• Coordinate the development and delivery of clinical education training courses for local partners, including courses in Clinical Education, Clinical Simulation, and Digital Education.
• Support clinical training to upskill teaching staff in the identified project sites.
• Support the development of key teaching and learning materials in collaboration with clinical education experts.
• Coordinate the implementation of multidisciplinary preceptorship training programmes with local academic partners to ensure smooth delivery.
• Ensure sustainability of the preceptorship training by organising regular meetings for each VCE site in collaboration with local partners.
• Support the administration and track the learning activities of students identified by the organisation who are undertaking postgraduate education.
• Develop key clinical educational materials for podcasts and other digital media platforms.
• Support the local VCE sites with the implementation of institutional Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for coordination and management of VCE activities. Equipment should always be working, repairs and replacements are done promptly, and e-learning suites are maintained in good condition.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of procedure manuals and other relevant training materials for educators and students.
• Capacitate the digital learning facilities in the project sites, including infrastructure support, learning platforms, and digital content development.
• Familiarise and support local partners with e-learning systems within the healthcare workforce.
• Support the partnership documentation process, including Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreed operational plans with local academic and health partners.
• Ensure successful handover of facilities to eventual owning local partners, working with the Programme Manager on the MoUs, governing the organisation’s role in support into the future.
• Maintain effective working relationships with local partner institutions (universities, hospitals, health centres) to facilitate knowledge sharing, management, and collaborative learning.
• Work closely with the Monitoring Evaluation Research Learning and Advocacy Officer on the utilisation of data for decision making, the successful delivery and monitoring of project activities.
• Support the in-house MERLA team to develop and implement appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools to steer and assess delivery and uptake of educational programmes.
• Engage with senior colleagues on any concerns relating to VCE development and lead on mitigation planning as needed.
• As one of the organisation’s staff members, play a part in supporting the development of the organisation and culture and work closely with the Project Manager.
• Undertake occasional cross-functional roles to support the entire organisation (details to be agreed)
• Demonstrate integrity by modelling the organisation’s values and ethical standards.
• Promote the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the organisation.

• Excellent knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodology
• Good understanding of capacity assessment
• Excellent ability to identify significant capacity-building opportunities
• A good understanding of project management activities, cycles, and tools
• ICT skills, especially in all MS Office tools
• Ability to establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support, knowledge management, and learning
• Strong leadership, influencing, coordination, and management skills
• Familiar with e learning systems within the healthcare workforce
• Experience in approaching, recruiting, and working sensitively with local clinical education experts to develop educational content
• Self-starter: highly motivated and able to work effectively independently and take initiative
• Plans, coordinates, and organises workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines
• Reliable and able to work without close supervision while maintaining high standards
• Establishes, builds, and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate collaborative work
• Commitment to social change and to the organisation’s values and principles
• Enthusiastic, positive, determined, and flexible team player
• Highly developed communication skills with demonstrated cultural sensitivity

• University Degree in a clinical field (Medicine, Medical licentiate, Nursing, Clinical Officer or equivalent clinical qualification). Masters degree is an added advantage
• At least three to five (3-5) years of experience in project implementation in developmental programmes implemented by the government or NGOs.
• Work experience in the clinical area and health professions education.
• Experience in supporting the implementation of educational activities (courses, seminars, training programmes).
• Experience of working with local partner institutions (universities, hospitals, health centres).
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis, and production of reports.
• Able and willing to travel within the country approximately 50%
• All candidates are required to obtain their ZAQA certification from the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)