Mozambique: Lusophone Curriculum Design Specialist
Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 31 May 2014
POSITION SUMMARY:
ICAP at Columbia University (CU) seeks a Lusophone Curriculum Design Specialist to support the revision of a Portuguese-language curriculum for an accredited healthcare management and administration (HMA) degree program in Mozambique.
This position is contingent upon project award and funding.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Revise the existing HMA curriculum, transforming it into a two-track curriculum with a strategic healthcare management track and a hospital administration track
- Develop teaching strategies based on education theory and evidence-based practices related to education, as well as the consideration of learners’ cultural backgrounds and past educational, clinical and life experiences
- Ensure that the curriculum reflects current HMA trends, community and societal needs, and education principles, theory and research
- Use assessment and evaluation strategies to evaluate available resources for learner assessment and evaluation, select appropriate assessment instruments, create assessment instruments to evaluate educational outcomes, and use assessment and evaluation data to make recommendations for enhancing the teaching-learning process
- Recommend evidence-based resources to improve and support teaching
- Perform other duties, as assigned
EDUCATION:
- A Master’s degree in healthcare management, health sector management, health systems administration, hospital management or related subject area
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated experience in instructional design and competency-based curriculum development
- At least three years of experience teaching courses in the field of HMA
- At least five (5) years of experience living or working in a developing country
- Fluent English/Portuguese oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills
- Advanced skills using Microsoft Office applications, especially Word
- Previous experience in Mozambique or sub-Saharan Africa is preferred
How to apply:
Note:This is a local hire position and the successful candidate will be an employee of ICAP in Mozambique and subject to the local terms and conditions of employment which includes a competitive salary and benefits package.
Please send an application letter and CV by email with a subject title “Curriculum Design Specialist” to icaphr@columbia.org.mz
Please do not attach any certificates when submitting on line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.
