SENIOR MANAGER, CENTRE FOR CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Job Description:

Strategic Leadership:

• Formulate and execute the strategic vision for SCPD in alignment with KPJU’s institutional objectives.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration across faculties and with external industry partners.

Programme Development & Oversight:

• Lead the design and implementation of CPD programmes in Clinical & Life Health Sciences, Leadership & Management, and Technology & Digital Transformation.
• Ensure all offerings align with current professional standards and meet CPD accreditation requirements

Industry Engagement & Partnerships:

• Cultivate and sustain strategic partnerships with healthcare providers, industry leaders, and regulatory authorities.
• Co-develop and oversee joint certification programmes with external institutions to enhance credibility and reach.

Quality Assurance & Compliance:

• Uphold high academic and operational standards in programme delivery.
• Oversee certification issuance and ensure compliance with professional licensing requirements.

Team Development & Management:

• Recruit, support, and manage a diverse team of educators, programme coordinators, and administrative personnel.
• Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Marketing & Outreach:

• Drive the visibility and appeal of SCPD programmes through strategic marketing and outreach efforts.
• Represent KPJU in national and international conferences and forums relating to professional development.

Job Requirement:

Education

• Master’s degree in Education, Healthcare Management, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Doctorate (PhD or equivalent) is highly desirable, particularly in a discipline relevant to adult education, healthcare, or professional development.

Knowledge and Experience

• Extensive experience (minimum 10 years) in academic leadership, continuing education, or healthcare professional development. In-depth understanding of CPD frameworks, accreditation processes, and the needs of clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals.
• Proven ability to establish partnerships with regulatory bodies, professional organisations, and industry stakeholders.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic planning and execution skills, with the ability to lead academic and operational initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Competent in managing multi-disciplinary teams and fostering a collaborative, performance-driven culture.

Technical Skills Required

• Proficiency in digital learning platforms, learning management systems (LMS), and virtual delivery tools.
• Understanding of data analytics in programme evaluation and decision-making.
• Familiarity with instructional design for adult learning and professional training.

Special Skills Required

• Experience in designing and delivering non-MQA programmes tailored for working professionals.
• Skilled in negotiating and managing institutional partnerships and joint certifications.
• Ability to align programme outcomes with national licensing and CPD point requirements across multiple regulatory bodies.

Personal Attributes

• Visionary and innovative, with a passion for lifelong learning and professional excellence.
• Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic, fast-paced educational environment. Integrity-driven leader who inspires trust, collaboration, and accountability.