Continuing Professional Development Coordinator

Lowcountry Area Health Education Center (AHEC); Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowcountry Area Health Education Center (LCAHEC) in Walterboro, SC is seeking a dedicated Continuing Professional Development Coordinator to plan, develop, and deliver continuing education programs for healthcare professionals. This on-site, full-time role focuses on coordinating education initiatives and ensuring timely delivery of training.

You will collaborate with regional healthcare organizations and instructors to keep the workforce up-to-date with best practices, manage needs assessments,

Qualifications

• Experience in health education preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and deliver education programs for healthcare professionals utilizing qualified instructors and resources.
• Work closely with professional organizations, agencies, and educational councils to ensure relevance and accessibility of programs.
• Promote continuing education opportunities, recruit participants, and provide necessary continuing education credits.
• Conduct surveys and consult with healthcare professionals to assess educational needs of the community.
• Assist in development and implementation of distance learning opportunities to expand access to education.
• Handle a range of administrative duties including preparing reports, managing data, and processing records.
• Represent AHEC in community and professional meetings and participate in initiatives addressing healthcare needs in South Carolina.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Job description

Continuing Professional Development Coordinator

Lowcountry Area Health Education Center (LCAHEC)|Walterboro, SC (On-Site)|Full-Time

Overview

The Lowcountry Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is seeking a dedicated and skilled Continuing Professional Development Coordinator to join our team. This position will focus on the coordination of continuing education initiatives for healthcare professionals, ensuring effective and timely delivery of training programs. You will be an integral part of a team committed to advancing the professional development of healthcare providers in the region. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with regional healthcare professionals, healthcare organizations, and professional instructors to ensure that our healthcare workforce remains well-trained and up-to-date with the latest best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Development & Implementation: Plan, develop, and deliver education programs for healthcare professionals utilizing highly qualified instructors and resources.
• Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with professional organizations, agencies, and educational councils to ensure the ongoing relevance and accessibility of programs.
• Recruitment & Marketing: Promote continuing education opportunities, recruit participants, and provide necessary continuing education credits.
• Needs Assessment: Conduct surveys and consult with healthcare professionals to assess the educational needs of the community.
• Distance Education: Assist in the development and implementation of distance learning opportunities to expand access to education.
• Administrative Support: Handle a range of administrative duties including preparing reports, managing data, and processing records.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent AHEC in community and professional meetings and participate in initiatives addressing healthcare needs in South Carolina.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2–3 years of experience in health education preferred.
• Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Driver's License: Must have a valid state driver’s license.
• Location: Must reside within approximately a 45-minute commute of Walterboro, SC. This is an on-site, in-office position.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to exert moderate physical effort, including lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Tasks may involve extended periods at a workstation or keyboard.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare education in your community.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

Job Type

Full-Time

Lowcountry AHEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.