Manager (Academic Operations), Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Aga Khan University

, , Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Academic administration, Curriculum development, Faculty coordination, Project management, Regulatory compliance, Accreditation, Data management, Reporting, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Presentation skills, Time management, Multitasking, Leadership, Mediation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Manager (Academic Operations), Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Entity: Medical College Location: Karachi, Pakistan Introduction: Aga Khan University (AKU), a private, self-governing international university chartered in Pakistan in 1983, is a role model for academic, research and service programmes in health and higher education in the developing world. The University currently has teaching sites in Pakistan, East Africa, the United Kingdom and Afghanistan, and is a major component of Aga Khan Development Network. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is the academic department of the University to support wide range in-patient and outpatient women’s healthcare services pertinent to general obstetrics and gynaeoclogy, lactation consultancy, family planning and parenting education. In addition to the core services, department also caters to wide range of specialized services such as Maternal Fetal Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology, Urogyneoclogy and Pediatrics & Adolescent gynaeoclogy. The department also offers formal post graduate training programs of residency and fellowship in Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Urogynecology and Gynecologic Oncology. 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. The Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Manager (Academics) in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for overseeing, planning, and coordinating all academic activities including curriculum development, faculty coordination, scheduling, and regulatory compliances. This role ensures smooth execution of Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs in line with academic standards and institutional goals. He/she will be responsible to lead the rolling out of departmental academic strategic plan. Specifically, you will be responsible for: coordinating, managing, and implementing academic programs facilitating student support by rolling out academic mentoring, orientation, exams, and rotations; engaging with students to address grievances and developing mediation measures ensuring adherence to institutional, regulatory, and accreditation requirements; preparing documentation for accreditation, inspections, and academic audits managing data, reporting, and planning for the department, governing bodies, and accrediting agencies acting as the primary point of contact for interdepartmental coordination between academic and administrative units Requirements: You should have: a Master’s Degree, diploma in project/research management /human resource /finance will be an added benefit a minimum of 5–7 years of relevant experience in healthcare academics, with at least five years in a management role excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to describe complex ideas in clear and meaningful ways to various audiences ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively resilience and the ability to cope with work pressure and stringent deadlines demonstrated ability to work in a professional, multidisciplinary team as a group leader, facilitator, and/or participant ability to manage multitasking and perform well under pressure Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

The manager will oversee and coordinate all academic activities, including curriculum development, faculty scheduling, and regulatory compliance. They are responsible for leading the departmental academic strategic plan and facilitating student support services.