Lead program coordination, supporting clinical teaching associates and ensuring excellence in sensitive physical examinations education.
1. Oversee teaching coordination for sensitive physical examinations, driving clinical competence.
2. Manage CTA programs, supporting staff development and effective tutorial delivery.
3. Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
The Sensitive Physical Examinations Program (SPEP) Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of teaching and learning activities of the program. The program is delivered as part of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) and to other medical schools within Victoria. The sensitive physical examination program offers a suite of tutorials utilising our highly trained Clinical Teaching Associates (CTAs) in breast examination, gynaecological examination and inguinal hernia, genital and digital rectal examination of a male CTA. The SPEP Coordinator is the first point of contact for the SPEP Programs for prospective and current clinical teaching associate staff as well as program clients and teaching staff.
Your responsibilities will include:
4. Manage the development, provision and appraisal of program educational materials including curriculum content, staff training materials, HR & EHS guidelines and program specific policies and procedures.
5. Develop and deliver quality assurance activities, such as staff development workshops.
6. Delivery of aspects of the tutorials such as communication skills training and demonstrations.
Coordination of staffing to meet delivery needs, including coordination of and participation in the recruitment of new CTA, in conjunction with the program Director.
Who We Are Looking For
You will bring strong communication skills to connect with diverse stakeholders. You will excel in both working independently and collaborating for great teaching outcomes. Plus, you will showcase problem-solving and prioritization skills, handling challenges within flexible guidelines and tight timelines.
You will also have:
7. A tertiary degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience within a similar role.
8. Demonstrated excellent organisation skills and time management.
9. Strong interest in working in sexual health environment and in coordinating teaching and learning activities.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
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The Department of Medical Education was established as a department within the Melbourne Medical School in 2015. It has responsibility for the delivery of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) course, research in medical education and a range of professional development postgraduate and non-award programs.
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If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
10. Resume
11. Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
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