International Professional Development Opportunity

The International Education and Development Division (IEDD) is pleased to advise that an international professional development opportunity may develop as outlined in the following information.  Note: Approval of the professional development activity must be obtained before application as outlined below.

Project funding covers all travel expenses including out-of-country travel insurance and per diems within Treasury Board of Canada guidelines. Accommodation and airport pickup is provided by King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre free of charge.

Location

Organization / Partner

City

Country

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre

Riyadh

Saudi Arabia

Duration (This information may change based on availability)

Number of days

Start Date

Finish Date

15 weeks

Jan. 14

April 30, 2010
Project Outline:

Niagara College has been a proud partner of the Training and Development Department of the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in the development and delivery of education and training related to the KFSHRC–Medical Secretary Program –MSP (previously the Hospital Assistant Program) since 2006.

Niagara College has provided course deliveries at the hospital from April through June 2007 and from May through June 2008. In addition, in the spring of 2008 & 2009, two graduates (per anum) of the KFSHRC HAP received scholarships to study at Niagara College, Canada, in Semester Two of the Office Administration - General Certificate program.

In April 2009, an Accreditation Agreement was signed between Niagara College and KFSHRC in order to accredit the content of the current KFSHRC MSP (consisting of the Foundation Term + Semester One), ensuring that the graduates have the opportunity to earn the Niagara College Office Administration—General certificate. To make the certification program available to all KFSHRC program graduates, the Training and Development department has requested a Niagara College delivery of the required courses at the hospital site in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Lesley Calvin, International Projects Specialist, is the Project Coordinator. 

Dr. Sulaiman Al Salamah is the Director of Training and Development at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre.

Outline of the Opportunity:

This delivery provides an opportunity for a qualified faculty member to participate in an international contract delivery in Saudi Arabia. The selected candidate will teach 4 of the 6 courses required in Semester Two of the OAGC program (ADMN 1220, ADMN 1221, CAPA 1223 and COMM 1213). The selected candidate will also supervise a qualified KFSHRC staff member who will teach the two remaining courses as well as monitor the program delivery and specific student/program outcomes.

Tasks for Niagara College Consultant / Technical Advisor / Deliverer:

Approve exams and review evaluations of students in the 2 courses delivered by KFSHRC faculty and determine the final grades for each student in the KFSHRC delivered courses.

  • Review all aspects of the course delivery with the Training and Development Department staff on a regular basis throughout the 15 week period.
  • With the Dean of Business, Hospitality & Tourism of Niagara College, review the grades of all students in the 6 Semester Two courses and, according to the grading and promotion practices of Niagara College, recommend graduation status for each student to Niagara College.
  • Provide opportunities for feedback to address all student questions and concerns. Ask for feedback from the Training and Development department staff to ensure that the deliveries are meeting expectations.
  • Upon program completion, work with the Dean of Business at Niagara College and KFSHRC staff to conduct an evaluation of the program and services rendered by Niagara College in order to make sound recommendations for the delivery the following year.
  • Share experiences with Niagara College staff and students following return to Canada.
Candidate Requirements:

For this opportunity, we seek a motivating instructor who:

  • Has the ability to work effectively in an unfamiliar cultural context and environment
  • Is available to travel to Saudi Arabia for the above mentioned 15 week period
  • Exemplifies commitment to project objectives
  • Displays commitment to project objectives
  • Is self motivated and independent
  • Is flexible
Opportunity Open to Faculty and/or Staff of the Department(s) listed below.

Niagara College part-time or full-time BDC staff, full-time or part-time professors in the Business, Hospitality and Tourism Division.

NOTE:  Candidates should submit a brief letter or statement of interest highlighting what they can contribute to this international opportunity and how they would go about it.

Conditions

1. Participation in the interview process must be approved by the immediate supervisor to ensure that a selected candidate will be available for the activity.

2. Appointment of a selected candidate requires the approval of the appropriate Vice President.

3. The candidate must participate in required briefings and must agree to complete assigned activities, narrative reports, expense reports, and feedback requirements to the International Education and Development Division.

4. Candidate must hold a valid passport with an expiry date of at least 6 months beyond the assignment completion date.

5. Selected candidates are expected to share their experiences with Niagara College colleagues and students.

Process

A statement of interest, short memo of permission from immediate supervisor and CV must be submitted to Jos Nolle, Director International Education and Development Division and Neil Chartrand, Dean of the Business, Hospitality & Tourism Division by 3:30 pm on October 2, 2009.

Interviews will be conducted before: Friday, October 9th, 2009.

The successful candidate will be notified of his or her success and will be awarded the opportunity pending a final approval of the appropriate Vice President.

The participant’s activities may be profiled in promotional articles / materials.

Note

1.  Some opportunities may be posted on speculation in regard to anticipated success on unsolicited proposals and/or in regard to competitions for contracts.  Therefore, selection for an opportunity should not be considered a guarantee that the particular activity will occur.

2.  The IEDD will endeavour to post all international opportunities.  Prior experience on an assignment or unique qualifications may mean that a candidate is approached directly.  In such circumstances the opportunity will not be posted.

3. The IEDD will accept and review resumes from outside the above-mentioned programs provided the qualifications and experience of the applicant are in accordance with the posting.

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