Head of Department of Psychiatry

RCSI Bahrain

Academic Leadership & Governance:

• Provide strategic academic leadership for the Department of Psychiatry, ensuring excellence in teaching, assessment, research, and clinical integration.
• Be accountable, through established University management and governance structures, for the delivery of all academic commitments associated with the post.
• Lead the design, development, delivery, review, and continuous improvement of undergraduate and postgraduate psychiatry curricula, modules, and assessments.
• Ensure alignment of departmental activities with national and international standards of medical education and training, including Medical Council requirements.
• Contribute to University-wide academic planning, quality assurance, accreditation processes, and academic policy development as required.

Teaching and Training:

• Oversee and contribute to clinical and campus-based teaching across junior, intermediate, and senior cycles of the medical programme.
• Ensure the effective delivery of teaching and training at relevant clinical sites, including responsibility for undergraduate learners.
• Provide academic leadership in student assessment, including examination design, standard setting, delivery, evaluation, and feedback processes.
• Support and mentor academic and clinical faculty within the department, fostering excellence in teaching and professional development.
• Ensure appropriate use of the virtual learning environment to support teaching, communication, and student engagement.

Clinical Leadership and Integration:

• Be accountable for the clinical component of the post as ensuring integration between academic objectives and clinical service delivery.
• Work collaboratively with Clinical Directors and hospital partners to ensure high-quality psychiatric training and service provision.
• Undertake clinical duties within designated teaching hospitals, with scope and commitment defined in agreement with relevant governance structures.
• Promote best practice in patient care, teaching, and supervision within clinical settings.

Research and Scholarly Activity:

• Provide leadership in psychiatric research, supporting departmental research strategy, grant activity, and scholarly output.
• Supervise and mentor faculty, trainees, and students in research activities.
• Contribute to the advancement of psychiatric knowledge through research, publication, and academic collaboration.

Strategic Development and External Engagement:

• Play a key role in the development and reform of medical education, training, and research, aligned with Government policy and institutional strategy.
• Collaborate across University and clinical sites, and with postgraduate bodies, regulatory authorities, and professional organisations, on international, national, and regional initiatives.
• Represent the Department and University at internal and external forums as required.

Compliance & Professional Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to all University, national, and regulatory policies and procedures, including health, safety, and staff welfare requirements.
• Act at all times in the best interests of the Department and University, upholding professional, ethical, and academic standards.
• Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required in support of the role and the strategic objectives of the University.