Lead Education Associate (LCPC/SN)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced educator to enhance palliative care training for healthcare professionals. This role involves aligning educational strategies, improving programs based on best practices, and leading innovative training initiatives. You will collaborate with clinicians to develop impactful curricula and ensure accreditation of courses. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of palliative care education in a dynamic environment, making a significant impact on healthcare professionals and the community. If you are passionate about education and palliative care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's/Medical Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong writing and strategic thinking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Align strategic objectives to achieve education excellence.
• Enhance and operationalise the existing education strategy.
• Lead and provide oversight of all educational activities.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Writing Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Education

PhD

Master's Degree

Medical Degree

Job description

Company Description:
The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore.

Job Description:
The Lien Centre for Palliative Care ("LCPC"), housed within Duke-NUS Medical School Singapore, is seeking an experienced educator to work with the Director of Education and team to execute our education mission of delivering quality generalist palliative care training for healthcare professionals, to meet the growing demands for palliative care locally and regionally.

Perform a variety of functions related to the Centre's education mission under the supervision of the Director of Education:

• Align strategic objectives of the Centre to achieve education excellence.
• Enhance and operationalise the existing education strategy.
• Improve existing programmes, based on best practices in education, local needs assessment and feedback from stakeholders.
• Pursue accreditation of existing and new courses by external bodies.
• Explore innovative ways to deliver education to make it effective and impactful for learners.
• Work closely with clinician faculty to improve pedagogy and curriculum development.
• Perform curriculum review, including the development of new learning materials and other educational documents.
• Develop and implement new training initiatives and initiate new collaborations/partnerships locally and regionally/globally.
• Lead and provide operational oversight of all educational activities and staff.
• Prepare regular reports to relevant parties.
• Write grants to secure external funding.
• Perform other related duties as requested by the LCPC Education Director and/or LCPC Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• PhD or Master's Degree/Medical Degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience in educational approaches and teaching courses at a graduate level would be advantageous.
• Prior clinical experience or previous work experience in palliative care would be advantageous.
• Competent in establishing and executing education programmes.
• Possess strong writing, strategic and critical thinking skills, as well as good communications and presentation skills.
• Have strong EQ and interpersonal skills with experience in managing a team.
• Have the ability to write grants and reports.
• Organised, motivated and able to multi-task.

Job title, salaries and benefits will be commensurate with the candidate's accomplishments and experiences. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.