ST MARGARET'S– CHRISTIAN HEALTH WORKER TRAINING SCHOOL

Position: Program Coordinator (Principal), St Margaret’s Christian Health Worker Certificate Program.

Location: Popondetta,

Oro Province PNG.

Type/duration. Full-time, two-year contract, renewable.

Reporting to: The Head of School

ABOUT THE MODAWA INSTITUTE

The Modawa Institute brings together existing Anglican higher education institutions as well launching a new teachers’ college in 2025. The Institute formally came into being on 1 January 2024, but builds on more than 70 years of involvement in higher education within Papua New Guinea. There are three schools:

• St Margaret’s School of Nursing and community Health.
• The Bishop Newton School of Theology.
• The David Hand School of Teaching.

The institute seeks to develop a learning community where the various disciplines enrich each other, raising up leaders committed to excellence and innovation in their respective fields.

The health worker training program at St Margaret’s is accredited through Christian Health Services PNG, which also funds key staff position.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Program Coordinator for St Margaret’s CHWTS will be the team leader for this certificate program, overseeing the delivery of the approved curriculum and coordinating teaching and clinical programs for this course. He or she will operate within the functions, roles and responsibilities outlined in the Modawa Institute Canon (constitution), reporting to the Head of School, and ultimately to the Dean of Institute.

The program coordinator for the CHWTS will need to be able to:

• Assess learning needs of learners, and gaps in knowledge and skills through consultations, surveys and interviews
• Develop and design effective educational delivery based on the approved curriculum as well as the needs of the learners
• Plan, organize and coordinate the implementation of programs or courses to enhance the skills and knowledge of students
• Use a variety of teaching tools and technologies to deliver programs or courses effectively and efficiently
• Work closely with the Head of School and lecturers to deliver effective programs or courses in a timely way and within budget
• Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning and to take appropriate actions for improvement
• Oversee and manage the budget allocated to programs or courses to ensure that costs of resource materials and other expenses are kept within budget
• Maintain accurate record of teaching and learning activities, students’ attendance, performance and achievements
• Ensure that programs or courses comply with institutional, CHS and DHERST policies, procedures and standards including finance and health care industry regulations
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for educational initiatives.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in teaching and learning methodologies, and technologies
• Foster a culture of continuous education and professional development within the school by promoting the benefits of education, training and development
• Support the implementation of the strategic plans and educational projects of the school and institution
• Contribute to the advancement of nursing practices through research and publication or presentations at educational forums, seminars and conferences
• foster his or her own academic life and foster the academic development of others in the school.

Experience, skills and attributes

• Ideally, the successful candidate will have:
• Degree level qualifications in nursing or a health-related field as well as relevant teaching qualifications. A master’s degree is desirable.
• A current unrestricted licence as a Registered Nurse with the PNG Nursing Council Board and at least five years’ experience in nursing or related health services delivery.

Other desirable skills and attributes:

• Communication skills -excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organization skill – ability to manage multiple tasks and schedules to ensure programs or courses are conduct smoothly and timely
• Interpersonal skills – ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Analytical Skills – ability to assess the impact and effectiveness of the program or course
• Project Management Skills – ability to plan, execute and monitor the progress of the educational program or project
• Adaptability skills – being able to adapt, flexible and open to changes consistent with the needs of the students, programs and school over time
• Knowledge of Computer skills – be able to use video conferencing tools like Zoom, Webex to conduct virtual teaching sessions and Webinars
• Problem – solving skills – ability to analyse research findings and use critical thinking skills to resolve problems
• Public Speaking Skills - ability to facilitate and make presentations at conferences and in meetings
• Clinical Skills - ability to demonstrate clinical expertise as an advanced level nurse practitioner and compassionate about continuous education and professional development.

The successful applicant will be required to make a “Fit and proper person” declaration and provide a current Police Check.

APPLICATIONS TO: The Principal, Modawa Institute, acpngntc@gmailcom or modawainstitute@gmail.com

Applications close on 13 December 2024.