Director of Medical Education

MYFutureJobs; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Director of Medical Education to enhance faculty development and curriculum initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing best practices in teaching and assessment methodologies to improve learning outcomes. The ideal candidate will hold both an MBBS and a Master’s in Medical Education, with at least 5 years of healthcare experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• MBBS and Master’s in Medical Education required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare, clinical or hospital operations.
• Academia experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide training, workshops, and resources for faculty.
• Lead curriculum design and educational technology integration.
• Oversee assessments to enhance learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Education

MBBS

Master’s in Medical Education

Job description

Job Title: Director of Medical Education

Location: Ipoh, Perak

Industry: Education

Responsibilities:

• Provide pedagogical training, workshops, and resources for faculty to adopt best practices in teaching, technology integration, assessment, and course design aligned with program objectives.
• Lead initiatives in curricular design, inquiry-based learning approaches, and educational technology integration.
• Collaborate with the Dean, and teaching staff on curriculum development and review.
• Oversee assessments and evaluations to enhance validity, reliability, and promotion of learning.
• Identify and implement improvements to assessment techniques used by faculty.
• Organize regular faculty development workshops on academic writing, test item constructions, research, and teaching practices.
• Design and conduct an induction program for new lecturers, ensuring they are well-versed in the curriculum, teaching-learning methods, and evaluation systems.
• Introduce pedagogical technology theories and assist in the preparation of effective teaching-learning sessions.
• Develop and manage repositories of digital learning resources, course materials, and learning outcome data.
• Maintain knowledge of the latest educational research, technologies, and evidence-based innovations in medical education.
• Serve as an educational consultant and instructional design resource for the faculty.
• Liaise with accreditation bodies and oversee preparations for reviews and audits.

Qualifications:

• MBBS and Master’s in Medical Education.
• Minimum 5 year of working experience in the healthcare sector e.g., clinical or hospital operation.
• Candidates with relevant experience in academia are welcome to apply.

Required Skills:

• High level of written and oral communication skills to liaise with both internal and external collaborators including esteemed Professors and administrators.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Highly motivated and adaptable in a fast-paced and diverse working environment.
• Effective problem-solving skills and capable of prioritizing important tasks.
• Both a highly independent contributor as well as a collaborative team member.

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