Simulation Technical Analyst, Centre for Innovation in Medical Education

Introduction

The Aga Khan University is a private, international university committed to international standards of excellence in teaching, research and service. Its teaching hospital, the Aga Khan University Hospital has been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission International for achieving the highest international healthcare standards.

The Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME) is a state-of-the-art healthcare simulation facility dedicated to transforming healthcare training through simulation-based learning. Located in Karachi, Nairobi, Kampala, and Dar es Salaam, our simulation labs provide immersive, hands-on learning experiences for medical, nursing, and allied health students and professionals. From patient simulators and task trainers to VR-based training and 3D printing, our facilities bridge the gap between theory and practice, enhancing clinical skills and patient safety.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Simulation Technical Analyst in the Centre for Innovation in Medical Education, Karachi, Pakistan.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible to:

• utilize simulation, AV and IT technology deployed within CIME
• work as a member of the technical team with specific responsibilities for operating simulators, audio-visual and IT equipment, working alongside clinicians, troubleshooting, routine maintenance and reporting technical faults
• adhere to guidelines, policies and protocols devised by CIME management in relation to equipment and technology utilization and management
• work effectively within project teams developing innovations, liaising with internal and external agencies
• utilize technological developments and innovations
• disseminate knowledge locally to colleagues, faculty, staff and visitors.
• undertake programmes of preventative maintenance of technical equipment including IT, and simulators
• identify redundant or obsolete equipment/technologies/simulators
• keep abreast of new products and developments in simulation
• undertake programmes of CPD as required to maintain currency of skills and knowledge
• undertake assignments in relation to clinical simulation in campuses across AKU
• contribute to research activity with in CIME to improve the technical functions of the Centre.

Requirements:

You should have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technical/ Science subjects
• minimum 2 years’ experience in professional role in similar capacity is preferred
• knowledge of the operating characteristics of  Desktop operating systems, MAC, Linux and troubleshooting skills related to it
• proficient Knowledge of networking, hardware & software
• good communication and interpersonal skills
• knowledge of operating systems and electromechanical function of simulators.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.