Clinical Instructor - Health Sciences

Clinical Instructors are responsible for providing effective instruction and assessment during clinical practice trainings of undergraduate health sciences students in the classroom, lab, hospital and community facilities. The clinical instructor must identify the strength and weaknesses of health sciences students, while providing a nurturing atmosphere of experiential training where students can grow intellectually as well as professionally.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

- Master's degree in the relevant field or specialized discipline (nursing, medical Lab, health informatics, paramedic).

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

-A minimum of 3 years clinical experience in their specialized discipline
- Hold a valid licensure in country of qualification and /or be able to obtain the UAE
- Strong interpersonal skills, innovative, team player,
Leadership skills and organizational ability
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Effective presentation and demonstration skills, both theoretical and practical
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated competency to interact with people at all levels of the organization
- A high degree of computer literacy and demonstrated ability to integrate technology into the learning environment and teaching methodology
- Current knowledge of the specialized discipline, trends and issues
- Evidence of a personal professional development plan.
Computed tomography Fluoroscopy and Operating theatre is highly recommended.
- For Nursing, experience of working with high fidelity simulation equipment is preferred
- Clinical teaching experience in their specialized discipline

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Arrange with MOH, HAAD and DHA Clinical / Work Placement -- Departments of Medical Education to get the approvals for the cohorts to be finalised before the beginning of each semester.
- Provide an orientation for the students to the clinical sites including schedules (days and hours), parking, evaluation methods, and overall responsibilities.
- Support faculty with the development and upgrade the objectives and competencies for clinical skills logbook and assessments
- Review the student's portfolio in order to tailor activities based upon their previous exposure, goals and expectations, or areas of deficiency.
- Identify and assign appropriate activities and projects that are in alignment with the objectives and competencies for the clinical rotation to enhance student learning.
- Monitor student progress to ensure stated objectives are adequately addressed and met.
- Serve as a role model and mentor for our health sciences student.
- Answer student questions and serve as a resource to enhance student understanding clinical related issues. Share his/her knowledge and skills with the student.
- Maintain student confidentiality.
- Facilitate and/or seek interactions with the management and other health care professionals of clinical practice sites
- Assess student competence to identify strengths and address weaknesses. At a minimum, complete written and verbal mid- and final-rotation evaluations with the student to communicate student progress and address any areas of concern.
- Complete a final "student placement evaluation" and report any concerns or issues to faculty.
- Communicate with the Curriculum Leader and the Academic Chair with any concerns or questions regarding student progress as soon as issues arise.
- Maintain a current CV/resume and provide a copy to the Academic Chair or HR department as requested.
- The Clinical Instructor should be aware at all times that his/her role is diffuse as manager/teacher/mentor. The clinical instructor should strive to stimulate the student's interest in all aspects of clinical practice and encourage innovative thinking and approaches to practice.
- Other duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO: Reports to the program chair