Head of Nursing Programs

About the role

ACBT is seeking a highly experienced and qualified Head of Nursing Programs to lead the development, management, delivery and growth of its nursing education programmes. The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse with strong clinical experience, academic knowledge and leadership capabilities, able to maintain high academic standards, build industry partnerships, support student recruitment and contribute to the strategic expansion of the nursing programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of nursing programmes, including curriculum development, programme reviews and continuous academic improvement.
• Ensure high standards of teaching, learning, clinical training and student assessment, and manage nursing lecturers, clinical instructors and academic support staff.
• Ensure compliance with nursing education standards, institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to expand nursing qualifications and educational pathways, and develop strategies to increase student enrolment.
• Work with the Sales and Marketing team on promotion through school visits, seminars, exhibitions and industry events, and represent ACBT at nursing education conferences.
• Support prospective students and parents with accurate information on nursing education and career pathways.
• Build relationships with hospitals, healthcare providers and clinical training institutions, coordinate clinical placements and strengthen graduate employability.
• Monitor student performance, progression and retention, oversee academic quality assurance and programme evaluation, and support academic staff development.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing) or Master's degree in Nursing; must be a Registered Nurse with valid professional registration.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in nursing, clinical practice, nursing education or healthcare management.
• Demonstrated experience in academic leadership, clinical supervision, nursing education or programme management.
• Experience in programme development, student recruitment or institutional partnerships is an added advantage; a Master's degree in Nursing and prior higher education experience is highly advantageous.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of nursing curricula, clinical training requirements and academic quality standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.