Team Lead (Simulation Learning)

Contract

This is a P-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 10 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 110,869 USD and 138,944 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The WHO Academy is a priority of the WHO transformation agenda and will deliver advanced digital and classroom training to WHO staff and health stakeholders in the world. The first online courses prototypes are scheduled to be launched in 2022 and the Academy will be a globally accessible school for the future which combines the latest technologies in digital and remote learning with advancements in adult learning science to offer innovative, personalized and multilingual training that meets priority needs.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Coordinate, design, develop and establish the Academy's simulation learning strategic approach in alignment with Academy's standards and quality management framework.
2. Work collaboratively with the Learning, Quality and Innovation Department to develop, establish, coordinate, implement and evaluate simulation-based learning programmes, which encompasses essential clinical skills, high fidelity simulation, haptic skills training, human factors, communication skills and other component, in accordance with best practices in simulation learning and in alignment with learning outcomes.
3. Oversee and ensure capacity building of key internal and external stakeholders on the principles of simulation, simulation learning methodologies, techniques and other activities as appropriate; develop faculty training programmes to build competencies on simulation learning and assessment methodologies, technologies, tools and equipment.
4. Promote and support the use of simulation to facilitate and ensure programme delivery; advise on simulation methodology, technology, and best practice and develop the use of alternative or enhanced methods of training.
5. Maintain currency in simulation education through the review of relevant journals, abstracts, and scientific literature in existing and emerging simulation technologies, including underlying educational principles.
6. Co-ordinate the delivery of simulation programmes and manage the simulation centre in Lyon, - including the simulation centre in Saint-Priest - through collaboration with team members and external stakeholders, to develop and maintain appropriate materials and protocols to a high standard.
7. Oversee and conduct routine evaluations and analysis to ensure that simulation standards are consistent and coherent across the teams and audit the effectiveness of the training provision by examining the data derived from training and competency reports.
8. Establish strong communication links with key experts, governance and educational leads to recognize and establish an agreed framework of training that is demand led and evidence based.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential:

• Advanced level university degree (Master's level or above) in simulation, adult learning, health sciences or closely related field relevant to the functions of the position.

Desirable:

• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE).
• PhD in one of the above mentioned areas.

Experience

Essential:

• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in education and health care including demonstrated experience in the development of accredited learning programmes.
• Established record of publications on educational or behavioral research.
• Demonstrated experience at the international level.

Desirable:

• Demonstrated experience working with accredited academic institutions, related to medical and healthcare simulation-based education and training programmes developed, including high-fidelity human patient simulators or simulations.
• Experience working within the UN- Healthcare management or leadership role.

Skills

• Strong skills in the simulation-based education and training, evaluation of outcomes, patient safety, and implementation of innovative simulation-based education and training programs.
• Extensive knowledge of best practice in simulation-based education and research, leveraging various simulation modalities (standardized patient, manikin-based simulation, and virtual/web-based simulation).
• Established record of scholarship with a specific emphasis on educational or behavioral research related to medical and healthcare simulation.
• Ability to work/interact with diverse populations, showing respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and diversity.

WHO Competencies

1. Teamwork 2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences 3. Communication 4. Promoting innovation and organizational learning 5. Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond 6. Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Expert knowledge of French.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 90,664 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3203 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.