Director of Examinations, Institute of Medicine, RCPIThe Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) Dublin 2, Ireland Education
Company DescriptionThe Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is a postgraduate medical training college dedicated to ensuring that doctors have the skills to provide patients with the best possible care.
Founded in 1654, the college supports doctors to enhance their skills, competencies, and professionalism throughout their working lives.
Through its Faculties and Institutes, The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland offers medical training programmes, examinations, diplomas, and educational courses to equip doctors with the skills and knowledge they need to care for patients and run safe and efficient healthcare systems.
PositionPost Title: Director of Examinations, Institute of Medicine, RCPI
Department/Function: Institute of Medicine
Closing date: 15 January 2025 at 17:00
Reporting RelationshipThe Director of Examinations IOM reports to the Dean of the Institute of Medicine and the Board of the Institute of Medicine.
The Director of Examinations will also provide reports to the RCPI Examinations Committee for the purposes of information sharing and collaboration.
The Director of Examinations will be assisted by an Executive support system, in particular the Manager of the Examinations Department and the General Medicine Examinations Team in the Business Development and Examinations function.
RequirementsInstitute of Medicine The Institute of Medicine (IOM) is established by the RCPI to oversee the governance and operation of matters related to education, training, and professional affairs in the medicine specialties and its associated sub-specialties in Ireland.
As part of this remit, the Institute of Medicine is responsible for the following:
Promotion and advancement of the body of knowledge of medicineEducation, training, and assessment of trainees in medicine specialtiesExaminations in medicineAssessment of applications to the Specialist Division of the Register for medicine specialtiesContinuing Professional Development in medicine.Support the professional careers of Fellows, Members, and Trainees in medicine specialtiesAct as an authoritative source of advice within the College in connection with medicine.Role of Director of Examinations, Institute of Medicine, RCPI Job SpecificationThe IoM Director of Examinations will provide the leadership necessary for the Institute to ensure continued and enhanced strategic management and development of postgraduate examinations nationally and internationally.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the Chairs of the three Examination Boards, the Dean of the IoM, the Director of Education and Training for the IoM, the RCPI CEO, Registrar, RCPI's Director of Business Development and Examinations, Manager of the RCPI Examinations Team and the Manager of Assessment and Programme Development.
The Director will also play a role in providing input into other activities within the Institute, such as postgraduate specialist training, research, educational development, and policy development.
The Director will be a member of the IoM Board and will report to the Chair of the IoM.
Core Duties and ResponsibilitiesOverall responsibility for the examinations process in the Institute and reporting into the Dean of the IOM.Chairing the IOM Examinations Committee and convening with the exam Board Chairs 3 times per year.Working with the RCPI Examinations Team to ensure that the examinations question banks are maintained and developed.Lead in facilitating and supporting the strategic development and management of the MRCPI GM Examination.Responsible for developing the annual business plan for the MRCPI GM Examination and other examinations as required.Ensuring board succession planning, business continuity, and development.Liaising and engaging with peer colleges in progressing areas of common interest.Leading in the continuous quality improvement and quality assurance of the examinations.Submitting an annual report on the development and delivery of postgraduate examinations in the Institute.Additional duties may include travel to overseas examination centers.Attendance at Committees/eventsThe Director of Examinations is expected to attend:
College Examinations CommitteeIOM Examination Committee MeetingsIOM Board MeetingsOther RCPI meetings as requiredOther informationPlease see attachment for further details.
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