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).

• 1. Curriculum Development 

• Support design, review, and integration of inclusive CMD curricula into diploma and higher diploma programs. 

• Ensure curricula reflect competency-based education principles and align with national health priorities and regulatory frameworks. 

• Incorporate gender-responsive content, equity-focused modules, and locally relevant case studies. 

• 2. Medical Pedagogy Institutionalization 

• Institutionalize modern medical pedagogy across CHAK MTCs, embedding innovative teaching approaches. 

• Build faculty capacity in digital pedagogy, online blended learning, and inclusive teaching methods. 

• Promote experiential learning and culturally responsive mentorship practices. 

• 3. Simulation-Based Learning 

• Lead the integration of simulation-based education into MTC training programs. 

• Oversee acquisition, adaptation, and utilization of simulation tools and facilities. 

• Train faculty and students in simulation methodologies to enhance practical skills and clinical readiness. 

• 4. Capacity Strengthening 

• Mentor faculty in curriculum design, pedagogy, and simulation techniques. 

• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to institutionalize innovative teaching methods. 

• Support continuous professional development for educators and clinical preceptors. 

• 5. Collaboration & Advocacy 

• Work closely with CHAK, KMTC, KCCB, Amref, APHRC, and NCD Alliance Kenya to harmonize curriculum and pedagogy reforms. 

• Advocate for increased investment in simulation infrastructure and innovative teaching methods. 

• Represent CHAK MTCs in national and regional forums on medical education and pedagogy. 

• 6.Monitoring & Reporting 

• Track progress of curriculum reforms and simulation integration against program indicators. 

• Document best practices, lessons learned, and case studies for dissemination. 

• Contribute to donor reporting and institutional publications 

• Performance Indicators 

• - Number of curricula revised and integrated with CMD content. 

• - Adoption of simulation-based learning across CHAK MTCs. 

• - Increased faculty capacity in medical pedagogy and innovative teaching methods. 

• - Evidence of institutionalization of competency-based education. 

• - Documented advocacy outcomes for investment in CMD education and simulation infrastructure. 

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