Senior Simulation Specialist

United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine

Job Description

A Senior Simulation Specialist is a senior member of the simulation education team, responsible for leading, coordinating, and executing advanced simulation-based learning activities within the medical simulation center. This role blends clinical expertise, educational facilitation, technical operations management, and strategic development to ensure the delivery of world-class experiential learning for medical students, residents, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals. The Senior Simulation Specialist will:

• Serve as a certified instructor for Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Lead the operation and integration of high-fidelity simulation mannequins, task trainers, and immersive audiovisual systems.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the simulation center, including scheduling, equipment readiness, and resource allocation.
• Act as a key liaison between faculty, students, and technical staff, ensuring seamless delivery of simulation activities aligned with institutional curricula.
• Play a major role in SSH (Society for Simulation in Healthcare) accreditation preparation, compliance, and quality improvement processes.
• Design, develop, and deliver innovative simulation scenarios, workshops, and interprofessional training programs. The role requires strong leadership, advanced technical skills, in-depth knowledge of healthcare education, and the ability to manage complex educational and operational demands simultaneously.
  
  

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor s degree in Medicine, Nursing, other related healthcare specialties, medical education (Master s preferred).
• Current instructor certification in BLS, PALS, and ACLS.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare simulation or clinical education.
• Demonstrated expertise in operating high-fidelity mannequins, audiovisual systems, and simulation management software.
• Experience delivering simulation-based education to medical students and interprofessional learners.
• Familiarity with SSH accreditation standards and processes.
  
  

Preferred Qualification

• Certification in simulation education (e.g., CHSOS, CHSE) preferred
  
  

Expected Skills

• Strong instructional and facilitation skills, with the ability to adapt to varied learner
• needs.
• High-level technical troubleshooting ability.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills to manage daily operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff.
• Commitment to innovation, quality improvement, and learner-centered education