Description
Position Summary:
COH is seeking a dynamic individual with clinical simulation expertise to lead healthcare simulation programs throughout Alaska including rural and remote communities. The incumbent oversees a team of simulation specialists who work with University faculty and community partners to develop and deliver simulation based clinical training. Target audiences include undergraduate & graduate students, practicing professionals, educators, and faculty from all healthcare disciplines. The incumbent will lead development, delivery, and expansion of interprofessional curricular and co-curricular activities in which students and health workers from two or more professions learn with, about and from each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrated experience in simulation in healthcare education in a variety of programs/levels. Demonstrated experience in setting performance standards, developing metrics, and in program evaluation. Ability to inspire change and ability to be visible and comfortable in urban, rural, and frontier communities and across the care continuum. Advanced knowledge of training principles, content development, equipment, and methods. Demonstrated supervisory skills. Demonstrated leadership skills. Knowledge of healthcare simulation, human physiology, medical terminology, and healthcare services. Knowledge of grant writing processes. Knowledge of program assessment, program evaluation, and performance improvement. Strong computer and technology skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to mediate conflicts and motivate. Ability to identify, organize, plan and allocate resources. Ability to interpret and apply applicable policies, procedures, and regulations. Ability to gather and analyze needs assessment information from dispersed facilities. Ability to communicate/network with outside organizations, staff, and professional groups. Ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures and diverse backgrounds. Ability to travel. Typical Experience:
Minimum of five years of experience with direct patient care. Minimum of two years providing simulation education. Experience with managing staff, programs, and budget. Required Education/Training:
Master's degree in education or a health care field and five years progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preference off master's degree in a clinical health field (nursing, medicine, or closely related field)
Certified as a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or eligibility to become certified within one year of appointment.
Assignment Information:
This is a full-time, Grade 82, minimum $72,363 yearly, DOE, 12-month position complete with a competitive salary and UA employee benefits package. Salary will be based upon level of education, training and experience.
UA employees receive excellent benefits including participation in State of Alaska PERS retirement, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. To view benefits package: ()
Conditions of Employment:
Applicants must be legally authorized for unrestricted employment in the United States. No work visas will be sponsored for this position. This position is physically located in Anchorage, Alaska and incumbent will be required to work on campus. This is not a remote position. Application Procedure:
Applicants will need to upload the following documents to their online application:
Cover letter highlighting qualifications that meet the specific requirements of this position Resume Names and contact information of three professional references Review Date:
An initial review of applications will begin on May 9, 2022 and remain open until recruitment is closed. To ensure consideration, please apply by May 8, 2022 at 11:55 pm, Alaska Standard Time.
