Clinical Skills Instructor In The Simulation Center GP

Job Description

We are seeking a qualified and motivated General Practitioner (GP) to join our Medical Education Department as a Clinical Skills Instructor. The successful candidate will play a key role in teaching and supporting undergraduate medical students in the development of clinical and communication skills. This includes active involvement in practical skills training, simulation-based education, and other teaching activities, as well as supporting the day-to-day operations of the Simulation Center. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the training of future healthcare professionals within a dynamic academic environment. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities:

• Teach and facilitate clinical and communication skills sessions for medical students.
• Guide students through communication scenarios and fostering professionalism throughout clinical training.
• Deliver clinical skills education across all levels of undergraduate training, from basic foundational skills to complex clinical reasoning and procedural skills.
• Teach clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis, and patient-centered care approaches
• Assist in the development and delivery of simulation-based training, including procedural skills, OSCEs, and scenario-based learning.
• Support curriculum development in collaboration with the medical education team.
• Supervise and assess students in practical skills laboratories and during formative and summative assessments.
• Assist with scheduling, preparation, setup, and maintenance of simulation equipment and teaching materials.
• Collaborate with faculty, clinical departments, and administrative teams to ensure quality teaching delivery.
• Participate in faculty development and training programs to stay current with educational best practices.
• Provide mentorship and academic support to students where appropriate.
  
  

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
• Licensed General Practitioner (GP).
• A minimum of 5 years clinical experience (less may be considered for UAE Nationals).
• Demonstrated interest or experience in teaching or medical education.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
  
  

• Masters’ Degree in health-related subject or medical education
  
  

• Previous teaching experience in an academic or clinical setting.
• Experience with simulation-based education and/or OSCEs.
• Certificate or diploma in medical education or health professions education is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary academic team.
• Familiarity with curriculum development and student assessment processes.
• Basic technical knowledge related to simulation equipment setup and troubleshooting.
• Skilled in providing developmental feedback appropriate to the learners stage, fostering continuous improvement in both technical and non-technical skills.