Training Officer Job Careers – Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI)
Job Title: Training Officer
Organisation: Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Academics Officer
About Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI):
Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) is a public medical care facility in partnership with the Ministry Of Health. Our main focus is on research, training, consultation, prevention and cancer treatment in areas of pediatrics, oncology, gynecology, radiotherapy, surgery, pharmacy and recently venturing into bone marrow transplants.
About ADF Project:
The Government of the Republic of Uganda received a loan financing from the African Development Fund (ADF) towards a project for establishing the East Africa Oncology Institute at Uganda Cancer Institute Mulago Kampala. The overall objective of the project is to address the crucial labour market shortages in highly skilled professional in oncology sciences and cancer management in Uganda and the EAC region in general. Component one of the project includes expansion and Improvement of the Infrastructure and Equipment at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) as a centre of excellence in cancer research and management.
Job Summary: The Training Officer will support the Academic programs Officer in execution of the training activities of the project including support to the fellowship training programmes and support to Students funded for training by the Uganda Cancer Institute with support from the African Development Bank. The Training Officer will also assist the Academic Programmes Officer in development and establishment of training programmes including short training courses and other programmes that may arise as per institutional training plan. The training officer will also work with the fellowship directors in day to day management of the oncology fellowship training programmes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support Academic Programmes Officer to plan and deliver training programmes (In-post staff training, Masters, PhD, fellowships etc.)
- Work with the Academic Programmes Officer to co-ordinate project funded training programmes including the Oncology Fellowship Training Programmes, short courses and the Oncology certification programmes.
- Work with the Academic Programmes Officer and the Head of the Training directorate to develop training needs and requirements for students funded by the UCI
- Work closely with Academic Programmes Officer to review existing training materials produced by third parties to determine appropriateness, relevance and potential adoption by the Institute
- Work with other content experts in the field to modify or create course materials and training manuals to meet specific training needs of the UCI for both students matriculating at UCI and students of other institutions rotating at the UCI.
- Organise training sessions for both UCI staff and students as may be relevant to establishment of the Centre of Excellence.
- Monitors training programmes and manuals to ensure that they are effective and up-to-date and coordinate with the Academic Programme Officer and the Head of the Training Directorate to makes updates as necessary.
- Work with fellowship directors to address learning issues, instruction problems, or new educational needs regarding specific trainees or departments.
- Works with head of directorate to plan and manages costs for all training programmes, productions, and publications
- Works with head of directorate to prepare and develop a report to management and Bank as may be necessary.
- Work in liaison with the Academic Programmes Officer and the Project Co-ordinator to identify necessary action for the current and follow-up activities to ensure compliance with specific project objectives
- Perform any other duties as may be decided by the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a Health-Related discipline preferably nursing.
- Should be registered with the relevant council.
- At least two years of working experience in the higher Medical Education sub-sector with particular expertise and knowledge in oncology related specialties;
- Working knowledge in interpreting higher education quality assurance frameworks
- Good communication skills both oral and written.
- Excellent interpersonal skills accompanied by self-motivation and a demonstrable and unquestionable level of integrity.
- Ability to plan, organize, implement, monitor and evaluate tasks and to deliver outputs to meet required deadlines
- Ability to relate well with management and stakeholders
- Computer literacy and ability to effectively use personal computer applications such as Microsoft Office and office information technology equipment.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should hand deliver their application letters with a detailed CV naming at least two professional referees to:
The Director,
Uganda Cancer Institute
Upper Hill Road Mulago,
P.O. Box 3935, Kampala
Deadline: 2nd March 2018 by 4:00pm
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