Assessment Specialist – Medical Education

About the role

The Assessment Specialist will lead the operational and technical functions of the Assessment Centre within the Medical Education Department. This role ensures that examination processes, digital assessment solutions, and quality‑assurance activities meet both institutional requirements and international standards for health‑profession education.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee assessment systems, examination technologies, and invigilation processes.
• Administer and maintain assessment software platforms and examination systems.
• Plan, schedule, and deliver examinations across CMHS programmes.
• Lead testing, implementation, and evaluation of new digital assessment technologies.
• Coordinate, train, and supervise invigilators, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Monitor examination security, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for assessment activities.
• Generate reports, maintain databases, and support data analysis of assessment outcomes.
• Provide technical support to faculty and staff on assessment systems.
• Support quality‑assurance and accreditation requirements related to assessment.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Educational Technology, Health Professions Education, or a related field.
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• Experience with assessment and evaluation in health‑profession education.
• Familiarity with digital assessment systems, examination security, and quality‑assurance processes.

Required skills

• Expertise in assessment technologies and examination management systems.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and systems‑management abilities.
• Data analysis and reporting competence.
• Project‑management skills for coordinating multiple assessment activities.