Clinical Instructor - Health Sciences

Role Overview

Clinical Instructor - Health Sciences at Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT). The role provides effective instruction and assessment during clinical practice trainings of undergraduate and diploma health sciences students in classroom, lab, hospital, and community locations.

Role Purpose

Clinical Instructors identify the strengths and learning opportunities of health sciences students while providing a nurturing atmosphere of applied training where students can grow professionally.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

• Think beyond short-term objectives to consider the broader vision and strategic goals of HCT.
• Support cascading the overall functional strategy into operational goals.
• Facilitate the achievement of strategic objectives by allocating resources and focusing the efforts of the team.

Clinical Placement & Coordination

• Collaborate with the Outreach and Work-Integrated Learning Department to engage with MOH, HAAD, and DHA Clinical and Work Placement Departments of Medical Education to obtain approvals for placements and apprenticeships.
• Provide orientation for students to clinical sites including locations, schedules (days and hours), evaluation methods, and overall expectations and responsibilities.
• Facilitate interactions with management and other health care professionals of clinical practice sites.

Curriculum & Competency Development

• Support faculty with the development of intentional objectives setting and competencies for clinical skills and assessments.
• Identify and assign appropriate activities and projects aligned with objectives and competencies for the clinical rotation to enhance student learning.
• Facilitate the development of students' competencies, standards of practice, and decision-making skills.
• Stimulate the student's interest in all aspects of clinical practice and encourage innovative thinking and approaches to practice.

Student Assessment & Progress Monitoring

• Review the student's portfolio to tailor activities based upon their previous exposure, goals, expectations, or areas requiring growth.
• Monitor student progress to ensure objectives are adequately addressed and met.
• Assess student competence to identify strengths and address weaknesses.
• 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.

Student Support & Mentoring

• Serve as a role model and mentor for health sciences students.
• Serve as a resource to enhance student success during placement and apprenticeships.
• Provide timely feedback to students on their practicum, clinical, and field training progress.
• Tailor activities to the development needs of students and provide guidance on how to perform tasks.
• Provide students the support they need to succeed and allow them to take responsibility for results.
• Actively and effectively listen to others and help them resolve issues or overcome difficulties.
• Use appropriate situational leadership style depending on individual ability and the task to be accomplished (directing, coaching, supporting, delegating).
• Maintain student confidentiality.

Communication & Reporting

• 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.

Additional Duties

• Contribute in an effective and efficient manner to the recruitment and development of UAE Nationals.
• Maintain confidentiality of students, patients, beneficiaries, and other health care workers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree in the relevant field or specialized discipline: Health Information Management, Nursing, Midwifery, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Emergency Medical Science, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Social Work, or Medical Imaging.
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience in the specialized discipline.
• Valid licensure in country of qualification and/or ability to obtain UAE licensure.
• Clinical teaching experience in the specialized discipline.

Skills & Competencies

• 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 demonstrated competency to interact with people at all levels of the organization.
• 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.