Technical Officer - Simulations

1. POSITIONS VACANT: Technical Officer - Simulations, International Not-for-Profit Organization, Shillong, Meghalaya.

2. ORGANISATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Our client is a respected international not-for-profit, that works in public health, to improve the health of disadvantaged communities, across the globe.

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are looking for Technical Officer – Simulations will provide technical and programmatic support for strengthening nursing competency through competency-based education and simulation-based learning initiatives. The role will support the establishment and operationalization of simulation centres, faculty capacity building, development of technical resources, and implementation of quality improvement initiatives. The incumbent will coordinate with key stakeholders, support programme implementation, monitoring, documentation, and reporting, and contribute to advancing nursing education reforms and competency development. S/he will be responsible the following tasks.

Key Job Responsibilities: 

(1) Provide technical support to States in planning, establishing, and operationalizing Nursing Competency Centres (NCCs), including site planning, infrastructure requirements, space layouts, utility planning, and connectivity requirements for competency assessment operations;

(2) Support planning and implementation of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) systems, including station design, equipment and mannequin requirements, consumable planning, audio-visual recording and monitoring systems, and assessment workflows;

(3) Assist in the development of staffing models, role definitions, and operational plans for NCCs, including engagement, training, and standardization of assessors, proctors, volunteers, and other personnel involved in competency assessments;

(4) Support States in understanding the design and implementation of competency-based assessment methodologies, including OSCE and Computer-Based Testing (CBT), assessment content development, scoring approaches, and quality assurance processes;

(5) Support governance mechanisms, stakeholder coordination, institutional partnerships, regulatory approvals, and operational oversight for NCC implementation;

(6) Support capacity-building initiatives for State government officials and partner institutions through structured knowledge transfer, technical mentoring, and implementation support to enable sustainable management of NCC operations;

(7) Assist in the development of indicative infrastructure, equipment, operational, and human resource cost estimates, including budgeting considerations for establishment and long-term functioning of NCCs;

(8) Coordinate with government departments, nursing councils, academic institutions, healthcare facilities, and development partners to support effective implementation of nursing competency initiatives and simulation-based learning programmes;

(9) Support preparation of technical documents, implementation plans, operational guidelines, training materials, reports, presentations, and other knowledge products related to Nursing Competency Centres and competency-based nursing education;

(10) Assist in programme planning, implementation, monitoring, documentation, reporting, and coordination to ensure timely achievement of project objectives and deliverables;

(11) Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor;

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualifications and Experience:

(1) Applicants must have Graduate in Nursing with Advanced degree in Nursing from a reputed Nursing Institute;
(2) Minimum of 0-2 years of experience working in Nursing ecosystem with experience in Nursing Competency Centres/Simulation Labs operations;

(3) Strong analytical, research, and writing skills, with proven experience in policy development;

(4) Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and navigate complex regulatory environments;

(5) Knowledge of international practices in simulation and skilling in Nursing will be desirable;

Skills and Competencies:

(1) Strong coordination and communication skills for engagement with government counterparts and development sector stakeholders;

(2) Excellent documentation, reporting, and data management capabilities;

(3) Demonstrated skills in problem-solving, operational planning, and multi-stakeholder engagement;

(4) Proficiency in MS Office and digital communication tools; familiarity with digital health tools is an added advantage;

(5) Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with effective written and verbal communication skills in English, Hindi;

(6) Ability to work under tight deadlines, manage competing priorities, and adapt to evolving project needs;

(7) Proven capacity to build and maintain productive working relationships with government agencies, technical partners, and other stakeholders;
(8) Ability to work collaboratively with diverse technical teams;
(9) Strong technical and project management skills relevant to the position;

(10) Flexibility to handle a wide range of tasks and willingness to travel up to 30% of the time;

5. Compensation Offered: Gross compensation budgeted for the position is attractive. Please note that the offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history.

6. LOCATION:  Shillong, Meghalaya

7. REFERENCE: F-TO-M-INPO

8. NATURE OF Engagement:

The selected candidate shall be engaged as a Fixed Term Employee (FTE) on the rolls of SAMS, a third-party payrolling agency, for a full-time engagement initially offered for a period of Six months. The FTE is extendable based on performance and project requirements.

9. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar 
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025

Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612

10. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to urgently apply by before October 20, 2026.