Medical Education Officer at African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is a 500-bed specialty hospital offering world-class comprehensive diagnostics and treatment in oncology, cardiovascular, and haematological care, and general medical and surgical services, along with top notch research and education. The AMCE will provide exceptional care to people on the African continent, regardless of their financial means. Developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in clinical partnership with King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust., AMCE Abuja is the first of five centres planned for development in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Education Officer

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time
Level: GL 2B
Workplace Type: Onsite

Job Purpose

• The Medical Education Officer is responsible for the coordination, development, and management of medical education programmes at the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE).
• This role is central to ensuring that junior doctors, residents, and medical students receive high-quality training that meets accreditation standards and prepares them for clinical excellence. 
• The officer will support curriculum delivery, trainee assessments, continuing professional development (CPD), and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• The role holder will collaborate with clinical department heads, consultants, and academic institutions to maintain robust medical education systems and support AMCE's mission of fostering a culture of lifelong learning and clinical excellence.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Curriculum Coordination and Delivery:

• Coordinate the delivery of medical education curricula for junior doctors, residents, and medical students in alignment with international best practices and national guidelines.
• Collaborate with clinical department heads and consultant physicians to identify learning needs and educational gaps.
• Organise bedside teaching rounds, grand rounds, journal clubs, and morbidity and mortality (M&M) meetings.
• Integrate simulation-based learning, case-based discussions, and e-learning modules into training programmes.

Trainee Assessment and Management:

• Administer competency assessments for medical trainees, including written exams, objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), and workplace-based assessments.
• Track and analyse trainee performance data to identify improvement areas and at-risk trainees.
• Implement remediation plans for underperforming trainees in collaboration with clinical supervisors.
• Maintain accurate and secure records of all trainee assessments and progress.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD):

• Organise workshops, seminars, certification programmes, and conferences for medical staff and trainees.
• Maintain records of CPD activities and ensure accreditation with relevant medical councils and colleges.
• Promote a culture of lifelong learning among physicians, residents, and medical students.
• Identify external conferences, fellowships, and training opportunities for medical staff.

Compliance and Accreditation Support

• Ensure all medical education programmes adhere to AMCE's policies and regulatory standards.
• Liaise with accreditation bodies (e.g., West African College of Physicians, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, JCI) for education-related audits and site visits.
• Prepare documentation and evidence for accreditation surveys and regulatory reviews.
• Maintain training records and compliance reports for internal and external audits.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Liaise with clinical department heads, consultants, nursing education teams, and human resources to coordinate training activities.
• Support coordination between AMCE and academic institutions for joint training programmes and partnerships.
• Provide data and insights to support medical education research, curriculum improvements, and hospital-wide learning initiatives.

Professional Development:

• Stay current with medical education trends, teaching methodologies, and assessment best practices.
• Participate in professional development activities, workshops, and training sessions related to medical education.
• Support institutional efforts to enhance teaching quality and trainee outcomes.

Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Education, Health Professions Education, or a related field (Master's degree in Medical Education is highly desirable).
• Relevant training or certification in medical education, curriculum design, or clinical teaching (e.g., Certificate in Medical Education, Fellowship in Health Professions Education) is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of medical education principles, competency-based assessment, adult learning theories, medical terminology, and clinical workflows.
• Awareness of accreditation standards for medical training (e.g., West African College of Physicians, National Postgraduate Medical College, JCI).
• At least 3 years of experience as a Medical Education Officer, Clinical Tutor, Residency Coordinator, or in a related role.
• Prior experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), simulation-based training, or e-learning platforms is an advantage. Familiarity with accreditation processes is desirable.

Must have skills:

• Learning Management Systems (LMS),

Good to have skills:

• Simulation-based training e-learning platforms usage

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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