Senior Program Officer – Medical Education, Simulation & Curriculum

The Senior Program Officer will provide technical leadership in curriculum development, medical pedagogy, and simulation-based learning within CHAK Medical Training Colleges (MTCs). This role is central to institutionalizing innovative teaching methods, strengthening faculty capacity, and embedding competency-based education that equips frontline health professionals with skills to prevent and manage cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs).\n\n### Key Responsibilities\n\n#### Curriculum Development\n- Support design, review, and integration of inclusive CMD curricula into diploma and higher diploma programs.\n- Ensure curricula reflect competency-based education principles and align with national health priorities and regulatory frameworks.\n- Incorporate gender-responsive content, equity-focused modules, and locally relevant case studies.\n\n#### Medical Pedagogy Institutionalization\n- Institutionalize modern medical pedagogy across CHAK MTCs, embedding innovative teaching approaches.\n- Build faculty capacity in digital pedagogy, online blended learning, and inclusive teaching methods.\n- Promote experiential learning and culturally responsive mentorship practices.\n\n#### Simulation-Based Learning\n- Lead the integration of simulation-based education into MTC training programs.\n- Oversee acquisition, adaptation, and utilization of simulation tools and facilities.\n- Train faculty and students in simulation methodologies to enhance practical skills and clinical readiness.\n\n#### Capacity Strengthening\n- Mentor faculty in curriculum design, pedagogy, and simulation techniques.\n- Facilitate workshops and training sessions to institutionalize innovative teaching methods.\n- Support continuous professional development for educators and clinical preceptors.\n\n#### Collaboration and Advocacy\n- Work closely with CHAK, KMTC, KCCB, Amref, APHRC, and NCD Alliance Kenya to harmonize curriculum and pedagogy reforms.\n- Advocate for increased investment in simulation infrastructure and innovative teaching methods.\n- Represent CHAK MTCs in national and regional forums on medical education and pedagogy.\n\n#### Monitoring and Reporting\n- Track progress of curriculum reforms and simulation integration against program indicators.\n- Document best practices, lessons learned, and case studies for dissemination.\n- Contribute to donor reporting and institutional publications.\n\n### Qualifications and Experience\n- Bachelor’s degree in medical education, Curriculum Development, Public Health, or related field (master’s degree preferred).\n- Minimum 5 years’ experience in curriculum design, medical pedagogy, or simulation-based education.\n- Work experience as a tutor in medical training colleges.\n- Proven expertise in competency-based education and faculty development.\n- Strong understanding of CMDs, NCDs, and workforce development challenges in Kenya.\n- Experience in institutional advocacy and engagement with academic leadership.\n\n### Performance Indicators\n- Number of curricula revised and integrated with CMD content.\n- Adoption of simulation-based learning across CHAK MTCs.\n- Increased faculty capacity in medical pedagogy and innovative teaching methods.\n- Evidence of institutionalization of competency-based education.\n- Documented advocacy outcomes for investment in CMD education and simulation infrastructure.