Clinical Director - Expression of Interest

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is a postgraduate medical training college dedicated to ensuring that doctors have the skills to provide patients with the best possible care. Founded in 1654, the college supports doctors to enhance their skills, competencies, and professionalism throughout their working lives.

Through its Faculties and Institutes, The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, offers medical training programmes, examinations, diplomas, and educational courses to equip doctors with the skills and knowledge they need to care for patients and run safe and efficient healthcare systems. It also offers a range of educational diplomas and courses for learners in the wider healthcare sector.

RCPI is seeking expressions of interest for a Clinical Director, Global Training and Partnerships Department: Global Training and Partnerships Reports to: Director of Business Development & Examinations, with a matrix reporting relationship to the Director of Education and Training Term of Appointment : Three years (renewable subject to review and approval) Location: RCPI, Dublin, with international travel as required Informal enquiries: sineadlucey@rcpi.

ie Closing date: 30 October 2026 at 16:00 Role Purpose The Clinical Director, Global Training and Partnerships provides strategic clinical leadership for RCPI's international training, education and partnership activities. The role is responsible for shaping and advancing RCPI's global postgraduate medical education and training agenda, supporting the development of sustainable international partnerships, and ensuring the highest standards of educational quality, governance and clinical leadership across all international training programmes.

The Clinical Director will lead the clinical direction of RCPI's international residency and fellowship programmes, support the development of new educational products and services, and provide expert advice on international training initiatives, workforce development projects, examinations, consultancy activities and global health collaborations.

A key priority of the role will be to lead the development, implementation and strategic direction of joint residency programmes with international partners, creating innovative models of specialist training that align with RCPI standards, partner country workforce needs and international best practice.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Provide strategic clinical leadership for the Global Training and Partnerships function.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of RCPI's strategic plan in relation to international growth, education and training.
• Chair or provide leadership to relevant international training and partnership governance structures.
• Identify opportunities for new international programmes, partnerships, services and markets.
• Advise RCPI leadership on emerging developments in postgraduate medical education and international workforce development. Joint Residency Programme Development
• Lead the strategic design, development and oversight of joint residency programmes with international partners.
• Develop a long-term vision and roadmap for international residency training partnerships.
• Work with international ministries of health, universities, medical specialty boards, regulators and healthcare providers to establish sustainable training models.
• Ensure programmes align with RCPI educational standards, accreditation requirements and local healthcare workforce priorities.
• Oversee programme governance frameworks, quality assurance systems, assessment structures and certification pathways.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and secure clinical and faculty support for programme implementation.
• Monitor programme outcomes, quality indicators and partner satisfaction to support continuous improvement.
• Support expansion of successful residency models into additional specialties and territories. Clinical Governance and Quality Assurance in partnership with the Associate Clinical Director for Global Training and Partnerships
• Work with the Associate Clinical Director to provide clinical oversight and leadership across all international training programmes.
• Ensure compliance with RCPI educational and governance standards.
• Advise on curriculum development, trainee assessment, progression and programme evaluation.
• Support the development of quality assurance frameworks and programme review processes.
• Lead the management of significant educational, governance or clinical risks affecting international programmes. International Partnerships
• Act as a senior clinical ambassador for RCPI internationally.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with ministries of health, postgraduate training bodies, universities, hospitals and professional organisations.
• Represent RCPI at international meetings, conferences and partnership discussions.
• Support the development of memoranda of understanding, partnership agreements and strategic collaborations.
• Provide clinical input into business cases, feasibility studies and partnership evaluations. International Medical Graduate Training Initiative (IMGTI)
• Provide strategic clinical oversight of RCPI's IMGTI-related activities.
• Advise on programme development, governance, trainee experience and quality enhancement.
• Engage with national stakeholders including postgraduate training bodies, regulators and government agencies regarding international medical workforce initiatives.
• Support the continued evolution of sponsored and scholarship training pathways. Programme and Faculty Development
• Support the recruitment, engagement and development of programme directors, trainers and faculty members involved in international delivery.
• Promote excellence in educational practice and faculty development.
• Foster collaboration between RCPI faculties, institutes, specialty boards and international partners.
• Provide mentorship and strategic guidance to programme leadership teams. Essential Requirements
• Medical specialist registered on the Specialist Division of the Medical Council (or equivalent recognised specialist register).
• Fellow of RCPI or equivalent postgraduate medical training body.
• Significant experience in postgraduate medical education and specialist training.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within clinical, educational or training environments.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders across healthcare, academia or government.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Strong understanding of governance, quality assurance and accreditation processes in postgraduate medical education. Desirable Requirements
• Experience developing or leading international education or training programmes.
• Experience working with ministries of health, training bodies or international healthcare organisations.
• Knowledge of global health, workforce development or capacity-building initiatives.
• Experience in curriculum design, programme accreditation or educational quality assurance.
• Track record of leading change and innovation in postgraduate medical education. Key Performance Indicators
• Successful development and implementation of joint residency training programmes.
• Growth and sustainability of international training partnerships.
• Achievement of programme quality and accreditation standards.
• Positive partner, trainer and trainee feedback.
• Development of new international training opportunities and revenue streams.
• Strengthened international reputation and influence of RCPI.
• Delivery of strategic objectives within the Global Training and Partnerships portfolio. Term and Review The appointment is for a three-year term. Reappointment for a subsequent term may be considered following a formal review process. The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is an inclusive employer and in line with our policies you are invited to disclose any reasonable accommodations you require for applying, interviewing or working with RCPI. Please be assured this information will be treated as confidential and not used for the purpose of selection. If you have any queries, please contact Suzann Donnelly at suzanndonnelly@rcpi.ie .