Training Manager, GSMC at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Summary

Reporting to the Dean, GSMC, the Training Manager will be responsible for all non-academic training programs. The incumbent will plan, coordinate and implement the annual training calendar; direct program staff; liaise with sponsors, funders and partner organizations; work with staff and facilitators to develop curricula, package online modules, and develop new delivery modalities. They will be expected to develop and manage project budgets and the unit’s annual budget and meet quarterly financial targets.

Key Responsibilities

Generate revenue through training initiatives

Design and develop relevant short courses, executive education programmes, workshops, masterclasses, boot camps and other professional learning initiatives

Grant Management

Identify training related grant opportunities and coordinate the preparation and submission of funding proposals

Management of training related grants activities.

Monitoring and evaluation of grant funded trainings.

Contribute to the academic programmes

Work with faculty and relevant university departments to ensure the quality and relevance of training content

Strategic planning of resources

Provide strategic and operational management support for all non – academic training programs

Spearheading the optimization of available resources for a greater cost saving through adaptation of modernized tools and techniques

Active support for program monitoring for performance

Develop and manage project budgets and the unit’s annual budget and meet quarterly financial targets

Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement

Engage industry partners to identify training needs, co-design programmes and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Develop partnerships for commissioned training, institutional capacity-building programmes and customised executive education.

Identify opportunities for sponsored training, scholarships, grants and other mechanisms that widen access to professional development.

Represent the School at relevant industry forums, professional networks, conferences and stakeholder meetings.

Maintain strong relationships with programme alumni and participating organisations to support continuous learning and future training opportunities.

Administration

Plan, coordinate and implement the annual training calendar;

Lead the marketing and programs team by providing continuous feedback for the improvement of systems and compliance

Work with staff and freelancer trainers to develop curricula, package online modules and develop new delivery modalities

Relevant Skills, Qualifications and Experience

At least a Masters Degree or higher, in Communications, Media, Business Administration or another relevant field

At least five years’ experience in project management in the media and communications field, some of which should be in training.

In-depth knowledge of digital training tools and methods; familiarity with the shifting skills needs for media and communication professionals, the creative industry, leadership and management

Proven ability to develop and manage budgets and databases.

Grant applications, management of training related grants and monitoring and evaluation of grant funded trainings

Willingness to travel to field sites and train off-site at frequent intervals for monitoring and supervision.

Ability to train various courses within the PDCE and Executive education programme and where relevant, provide instructional support to the academic programmes

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