Assessor (Health Sciences) Faculty / Instructor

CERT The Centre of Excellence for Applied Research & Training; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assessor for Health Sciences to support and assess students in vocational qualifications. This role involves planning and delivering training programs, monitoring candidates' progress, and ensuring they meet occupational standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in health services, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to high standards. Join a forward-thinking institution where your expertise can make a significant impact on future health professionals. If you are passionate about education and training, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in health services.
• Excellent communication and planning skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver vocational training programs and workshops.
• Monitor candidates' progress and provide feedback.
• Attend standardization meetings with trainers and assessors.

Skills

Planning and organizational skills

Communication skills

IT skills (MS Office)

Ability to work in teams

Commitment to high standards

Knowledge of health services

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences

Vocational Qualification in Health Sciences

Assessor certificate

Practitioner License in Health Services

Job description

Assessor (Health Sciences) Faculty / Instructor

CERT The Centre of Excellence for Applied Research & Training

An assessor supports and assesses students working towards a vocational qualification within CERT approved RTP training center. It's an assessor's job to ensure that trainees meet the occupational standards required to achieve their qualifications. Many assessor positions involve both teaching and assessing.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any Health Sciences Discipline from an accredited institute plus an assessor certificate from an accredited vocational awarding body OR
• Vocational Qualification in the required field at the same level plus assessor certificate from an accredited vocational body
• Practitioner License in any of the Health Services sectors (i.e. licensed GP, Licensed Nurse, Licensed Paramedic, Licensed Pharmacist, etc.)

Skills and Experience

• Two years of experience
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Prior experience in a health services profession
• Ability to work individually as well as with peers and in teams
• Able to express ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Effective communication skills to communicate effectively with learners, staff, IVs, EVs, etc.
• Demonstrated commitment to high standards and the ability to drive continuous improvement
• Up-to-date, broad knowledge of the relevant subject area
• High organization and documentation skills
• High level of IT skills including MS Office

Language

• English language skills equivalent to an IELTS band 6.5 or above (or native speaker)
• Knowledge of Arabic is desirable

Duties and Responsibilities

An Assessor in health sciences monitors those taking health vocational qualifications, ensuring they possess the skills and knowledge required for the job. The job role of an assessor may involve the following duties:

• Planning and delivering vocational training programs and workshops
• Observing and assessing candidates in their workplace
• Interviewing candidates and examining their portfolios of evidence
• Providing feedback and offering advice
• Signing off the assessment reports when all requirements are met
• Keeping records of candidates' progress
• Attending standardization meetings with the IV and trainers
• Attending meetings with other assessors
• Attending meetings with EVs if required and answering their comments
• Working closely with training staff and candidates' managers