Company Description
KPJ Healthcare College Penang, located in Bukit Mertajam near KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital, provides a modern, student-centered learning environment with capacity for up to 600 students. Established in 2013, the college delivers specialized healthcare programmes, including the homegrown Diploma in Operating Room Assistant (launched 2021) and the upcoming Diploma in Nursing (launching 2025). As part of KPJ Healthcare University Sdn Bhd a subsidiary of Malaysia's largest private healthcare group we are committed to meeting northern Malaysia's growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals while offering Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for KPJ Group hospitals and the community. Our facilities include state-of-the-art laboratories, spacious classrooms, and advanced tutorial spaces to foster high-quality education and practical skills development.
Role Description
Registrar / Manager (Permanent, Full-Time, On-Site)
Bukit Mertajam, Penang
This is a mandatory senior leadership position under the college constitution and governance framework. The Registrar / Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring institutional compliance, academic integrity, and operational efficiency in a dynamic higher education setting focused on healthcare programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all academic administration and governance processes to align with statutory regulations, MQA accreditation standards, and institutional policies
- Manage core academic operations, including student admissions, examinations, certification/graduation processes, and senate/academic board matters
- Maintain accurate and secure student records, enrollment data, and academic documentation
- Coordinate course scheduling, student registration, and related administrative activities
- Provide strategic leadership to the registrar's office, ensuring seamless collaboration with faculty, academic departments, and senior management
- Monitor and implement compliance with higher education regulations and accreditation requirements
- Support exceptional service to students, staff, and stakeholders while upholding data confidentiality and institutional standards
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Education, Management, Administration, or a closely related field (essential)
- 510 years of relevant experience in academic administration, higher education management, or institutional governance (mandatory)
- Strong, practical knowledge of Malaysian higher education regulations, MQA accreditation processes, and institutional governance frameworks
- Proven hands-on experience managing academic processes (admissions, examinations, certification, senate matters)
- Excellent organizational, analytical, time management, and leadership skills
- Superior communication, collaboration, and interpersonal abilities
- Proficiency with student information systems (SIS), database management, and educational technology tools
- Ability to lead a team and drive efficient, compliant operations in a regulated environment
- Prior experience in a registrar or similar academic administrative role in higher education (highly preferred)
- Knowledge of private higher education institutions in Malaysia is advantageous
- This role offers the opportunity to shape quality healthcare education in northern Malaysia while contributing to KPJ's mission of We Heal, We Teach, We Discover. If you are a dedicated professional passionate about regulatory compliance, academic excellence, and student success in higher education we invite you to apply!
