Learning Support Specialist

About the role

The Learning Support Specialist provides comprehensive nursing instruction, remediation, simulation support, and laboratory supervision for nursing students. The role also includes student advising, coordination of learning programs, and oversight of support staff.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver didactic and clinical instruction, including patient‑care simulations.
• Provide academic remediation and evaluate student performance.
• Communicate program policies, regulations, and requirements to students.
• Document and report student progress to academic leadership.
• Plan and supervise laboratory experiences, offering technical‑skills guidance.
• Manage learning‑support social media and publicity campaigns.
• Collaborate with IT services and academic departments.
• Supervise peer tutors, graduate assistants, and teaching assistants.
• Analyze statistics to assess learning‑support effectiveness.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a reputable university.
• Master’s degree in nursing, preferably Medical‑Surgical or Critical Care.
• Active registered nurse license in the home country or country of residence.
• Qatar Department of Healthcare Professions educator license (to be obtained within six months).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
• Fluent in English; Arabic preferred.
• Minimum three years clinical nursing experience after licensure.
• At least one year academic instruction or specialized tutoring experience after the master’s degree.
• Recent experience supervising nursing students in clinical settings.

Required skills

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (preferred)

What we offer

• Three‑year renewable contract
• Tax‑free salary commensurate with experience
• Housing or furnished accommodation per university policy
• Annual air tickets for the faculty member and eligible dependents
• Health care, health insurance, annual leave, and end‑of‑contract indemnity