MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To guide and drive the company academic affiliation strategy and related academic, research and innovation projects through collaboration with academic institutions to position Mediclinic Middle East as a leading learning and research institution in the UAE

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

To manage and lead the team

To formulate and drive the company academic strategy

Guide and support the direction for company research and innovation agenda

To provide operational oversight and clinical guidance on academic programmes

To monitor and manage academic programme governance and overall quality

To build and enhance key stakeholder relationships

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Medical Degree from an accredited institution

Higher degree in academic field of study in clinical research, epidemiology or related fields will be an advantage

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

At least 8 years’ experience as a senior clinician, including 5 years relevant exposure to educational and research activities

Relevant experience in clinical hospital operations, clinical education and teaching

Experience in research, projects or programmes related to Precision medicine, Bioinformatics, Biobanking and/or Microbiomes will be an advantage

Experience in grant cycle management including application and monitoring of internal and external research grants

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE