Course Coordinator - Patient Care

Job Description – Course Coordinator

Position: Course Coordinator
Department: Academics – Patient Care Assistant Training Program
Reporting To: Program Director / Centre Head
Location: [Insert location, e.g., Neyyattinkara, Trivandrum]

Objective

To effectively plan, implement, and oversee the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) course, ensuring high-quality education, smooth coordination between students, faculty, and hospitals, and compliance with academic and institutional standards.

Key Responsibilities-Course Administration

• Coordinate the end-to-end operations of the 6-month PCA course (3 months theory + 3 months practical).
• Maintain academic schedules, timetables, attendance, and examination calendars.
• Monitor daily class operations and ensure timely delivery of curriculum.

Student Management

• Guide students regarding syllabus, assignments, clinical postings, and assessments.
• Resolve student issues and maintain discipline and professionalism.
• Ensure student ID issuance, uniform distribution, and certification readiness.

Hospital Coordination

• Liaise with partnered hospitals for practical training slots and clinical assessments.
• Coordinate hospital visits, duty rosters, and student feedback during postings.
• Maintain MOU or tie-up documentation with hospitals.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain records of enrollment, fee collection status, internal marks, and exam results.
• Prepare regular reports for management and external partners .
• Oversee certification and placement documentation.

Faculty Support

• Coordinate with trainers/faculty for class planning and updates.
• Manage training materials, teaching aids, and lab logistics.

Examinations & Certification

• Conduct internal assessments, mock tests, and assist with final exams.
• Ensure compliance with certifying agency (e.g., STED Council) regulations.
• Assist students in post-course placement processes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: B.Sc Nursing / GNM / Allied Health Sciences / Hospital Administration
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in training coordination or healthcare academics
• Skills:
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, Google Sheets, Email)
• Team handling and multitasking
• Empathetic and student-friendly approach

Work Schedule

• 6 days a week (timings as per institute norms)
• Flexibility required during exams and clinical training transitions

Additional Advantage

• Knowledge of NSDC course structure
• Previous hospital or training center coordination experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Volunteer

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Fixed shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Rotational shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person