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Analyst (Simulation Administration), Centre for Innovation in Medical Education

Entity

Aga Khan University

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction

The Aga Khan University is a pioneering institution of higher education whose mission is to improve the quality of life in the developing world and beyond, through world-class teaching, research and healthcare delivery. AKU educates students for local and global leadership from campuses and teaching hospitals in six countries, primarily in Asia and Africa. It generates new knowledge to solve problems that affect millions of people, especially the most vulnerable. The University is a private, not-for-profit institution and part of the Aga Khan Development Network. www.aku.edu

Job Summary

The main purpose of this role is to handle all administrative and operational tasks within the Centre for Innovation in Medical Education CIME. 
The Administration analyst will report to the Simulation Administration Specialist, and work with the team to develop the business aspects of the Centre and contribute to strategic and financial planning. 

Responsibilities

  • Handle day to day interdepartmental communication with university departments and externals
  • Ensure bookings and scheduled activities are shared across CIME
  • Establish and maintain working relationships with university departments and other stakeholders
  • Create credible and effective communication materials for and on behalf of CIME 
  • Continually assess service delivery, identify problems, and propose solutions
  • Guide support staff on task prioritization, upholding high quality service delivery within CIME
  • Create and maintain an effective documentation process for all CIME engagements
  • In conjunction with the CIME team in Karachi and other locations, continually review and update CIME policies and processes
  • Research and seek potential business engagements with external clients
  • Develop and execute proposals in conjunction with the team
  • Support Research writing through availing data and documentation
  • Participate and support equipment and process audits as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in a suitable field (Required)
  • Master’s Degree (Desirable)
  • Diploma in Project Management (Desirable)
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in professional role in a similar capacity is preferred
  • Working experience within hospital, academic or research facility will be an added advantage
  • Proficiency in computer software packages (MS Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent communication, report writing and team-working skills
  • Must demonstrate leadership capabilities with the ability to foster credibility and trust
  • Must be competent in the core simulation competencies identified for an Analyst in CIME
  • Ability to work within tight deadlines

To Apply

​Application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, should be sent to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, Aga Khan University, via the email: hr.universityke@aku.edu 

Please quote the position title on the email subject.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by September 6, 2022