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Academic Programme Manager - Health

GBS Malta

Location: Malta - Malta
Salary: €50,000 or £43,489.80 (converted salary*)
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 14th March 2025
Expires: 11th May 2025
  • Are you a student centred academic passionate about preparing your students for industry?
  • Are you an experienced module leader or programme leader looking for the next step in your career?
  • Are you interested in designing a whole new curriculum and being part of a team building a new and exciting university in Malta?

Come to work in Malta – a tiny gem in the heart of the Mediterranean, blessed with 300 days of sunshine, breathtaking beaches, and a vibrant tapestry of culture. 

The Academic Programme Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for the newly launched suite of Health and Social Care programmes at GBS Malta. This role involves overseeing the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of home-grown programmes. As a leadership position, the role requires ensuring the highest academic standards, student success, and faculty excellence, while aligning with GBS Malta’s strategic objectives.

You will:

Academic Leadership & Programme Management

  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Health and Social Care programmes ensuring they align with industry needs and academic standards.
  • Ensure academic excellence by overseeing curriculum development, assessment strategies, and teaching quality.
  • Monitor student progression, retention, and achievement, implementing strategies to enhance student outcomes.
  • Work closely with faculty to standardise learning and assessment materials across modules/levels.
  • Manage programme delivery, ensuring that teaching teams are supported.
  • Ensure compliance with internal quality assurance policies and regulatory requirements. 

Faculty & Student Engagement

  • Line manage and mentor academic staff, including Module Leaders/Lecturers.
  • Ensure faculty actions are aligned with programme goals and academic standards
  • Oversee student support initiatives, ensuring high-quality academic guidance, pastoral care, and career development support.
  • Implement strategies to enhance student engagement, attendance, and academic performance. 

Quality Assurance & Reporting

  • Ensure rigorous internal verification and moderation processes maintaining academic integrity.
  • Direct the standardisation of assessments and marking criteria across modules.
  • Prepare academic performance reports
  • Lead the process of external moderation

Operational & Strategic Leadership

  • Contribute to the strategic planning of the Health and Social Care programmes, ensuring alignment with GBS Malta’s vision and growth plans.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership driving innovation in programme delivery and pedagogy.
  • Represent the School in internal governance meetings and contribute to institutional decision-making.
  • Lead initiatives to enhance the employability of graduates, fostering links with industry and professional bodies.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • A Master’s degree (or higher) in Health, Social Care, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in curriculum development, assessment design, and quality assurance across a wide range of subject matters (e.g. Public Health, Social Care, Well-Being, etc.)
  • Experience managing academic staff and fostering faculty development.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrable experience in building relationships with industry & other commercial stakeholders.
  • A track record of enhancing student success through strategic initiatives.
  • Proficiency in data analysis for monitoring student performance and programme effectiveness.

Desirable:

  • Recognised teaching qualification (PGCert, FHEA, or equivalent).
  • Experience with regulatory and accreditation processes in higher education.
  • Industry experience in a Health environment
  • PhD or significant industry experience in Health and Social Care.
  • Experience leading teams through institutional growth or change.
  • Strong leadership experience in an academic setting, particularly in programme management 

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