Institutional Structure

Midmak International Academy – Institutional Structure (2025)

 

This framework has been developed in accordance with the latest institutional standards adopted by international education and training organizations. It is aligned with the expansion, growth, and international accreditation strategy of Midmak International Academy in Syria and Australia.

I. High-Level Leadership – Strategic Level | ST-BO-01

• Board of Trustees (ST-BO-01)

The Board of Trustees serves as the highest governing body responsible for the overall governance of the Academy and guiding its strategic vision. It ensures continuous quality and compliance with international standards in education and training. The Board consists of distinguished academic and professional figures and acts as the supreme institutional reference for all executive and academic units.

Main Responsibilities:

• • Approving the long-term vision, mission, and strategic goals.
  • Reviewing and endorsing the Academy’s general policies and plans.
  • Monitoring institutional and academic performance indicators to ensure alignment with global standards.
  • Approving major international partnerships and agreements.
  • Reviewing periodic reports from the executive and academic management.
  • Recommending essential modifications to the organizational structure or strategic direction.
  • Appointing or approving the appointment of senior executives (e.g., CEO, Provost).
  • Supporting high-level relations with government bodies, accreditation agencies, and international academic institutions.

• Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (ST-CEO-02)

  The CEO holds the highest executive and academic authority within Midmak International Academy. This role combines institutional leadership with academic oversight, supervising the implementation of strategic plans, ensuring program quality, and integrating academic and administrative operations across all branches in Syria and abroad.

Main Responsibilities:

• • Leading the Academy at both executive and academic levels.
  • Representing the Academy before international partners and accrediting bodies.
  • Overseeing program development and ensuring alignment with the American Board and international standards.
  • Coordinating executive and academic management to ensure institutional unity.
  • Directing and evaluating the performance of all executive and academic teams.
  • Approving recommendations from advisory units and implementing institutional transformation plans.
  • Overseeing the total quality management system and compliance with ISO 21001.
  • Developing high-level relations and negotiating cooperation agreements.

Directly Reporting Units:

• • Office of Institutional Policy Development
  • Office of Legal Affairs and Consultancy
  • Office of Accreditation & International Relations
  • Institutional Oversight & Total Quality Control Unit

II. Executive Leadership – Operational Level | OP-COO-01

• Chief Operating Officer (COO) (OP-COO-01)

Responsible for operational and administrative leadership, the COO oversees daily performance across all support departments, translating strategic plans into effective operational procedures.

Main Responsibilities:

• • Managing daily operational and administrative activities.
  • Implementing executive-approved operational plans and institutional objectives.
  • Coordinating administrative, financial, logistical, and technical units.
  • Preparing periodic operational reports for senior management.
  • Monitoring policy enforcement and regulatory compliance.
  • Supporting digital transformation and institutional development.
  • Leading emergency plans and risk management.
  • Overseeing HR and staff development.
  • Managing departmental budgets and monitoring compliance.

Executive Departments:

1. Human Resources & Professional Development
2. Finance, Planning & Accounting
3. Public Relations & Institutional Marketing
4. IT & Digital Transformation
5. Technical Support & Logistics
6. Risk Management & Internal Audit

III. Academic Leadership – Educational & Training Level | AC-PRV-01

• Vice President for Academic Affairs – Provost (AC-PRV-01)

The Provost is the chief academic officer after the CEO, responsible for implementing academic policies, ensuring program quality, and supervising all academic departments.

Main Responsibilities:

• • Overseeing program design, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Ensuring compliance with international standards such as ISO 21001 and the American Board.
  • Leading curriculum development and training content updates.
  • Evaluating academic staff and approving trainers.
  • Managing practical training systems and performance-based assessment.
  • Supervising research activities and academic publications.
  • Developing e-learning and blended education frameworks.
  • Chairing permanent academic committees (curriculum, exams, evaluation, quality).
  • Coordinating continuously with sector heads to ensure content alignment.

Academic Administrative Departments:

1. Programs, Curricula, and Training Pathways Department

• • Designing training programs and specialized diplomas.
  • Developing vocational and sector-specific training pathways.
  • Documenting and updating training packages based on the competency-based model.

2. Admissions, Registration, and Examinations Department

• • Managing registration and admission procedures.
  • Organizing and administering theoretical and practical examinations.
  • Issuing certificates and managing experience equivalency processes.

3. Practical Training and Phased Assessment Department

• • Supervising clinical and applied training programs.
  • Conducting phased evaluations of training performance.
  • Supporting graduates and providing post-training follow-up.

4. Quality Assurance and Academic Accreditation Department

• • Ensuring academic quality and excellence.
  • Monitoring national and international accreditations (e.g., ISO 21001, American Board).
  • Auditing content and developing performance measurement standards.

5. Scientific Research and Consulting Projects Department

• • Promoting a research-driven academic culture.
  • Executing consulting projects in collaboration with partners.
  • Preparing sectoral studies and analytical research.

6. E-Learning and Blended Education Department

• • Supervising remote learning platforms.
  • Developing interactive digital learning content.
  • Providing technical and pedagogical support to trainees.

IV. Specialized Sector Leadership | SC-XX

Each training sector is led by a Sector Head, jointly supervised by the Provost and the Quality Assurance Unit. Sector Heads are responsible for implementing specialized strategies aligned with the Academy’s vision.

Official Sector Name (Arabic)	Approved English Title	Code
قطاع بناء الجدارات الطبية	Medical Competency Development	SC-01
قطاع بناء الجدارات الصحية	Health Competency Development	SC-02
قطاع بناء الجدارات الإدارية والقيادية	Administrative & Leadership Competency	SC-03
قطاع بناء جدارات الجودة والاعتماد	Quality & Accreditation Competency	SC-04
قطاع بناء الجدارات الريادية	Entrepreneurship Competency	SC-05
قطاع بناء الجدارات المالية	Financial Competency	SC-06
قطاع بناء الجدارات التقنية والرقمية	Technology & Digital Competency	SC-07
قطاع بناء الجدارات التعليمية	Educational Competency	SC-08
قطاع بناء الجدارات اللغوية	Linguistic Competency	SC-09
قطاع بناء الجدارات التدريبية	Training Competency	SC-10
قطاع بناء الجدارات الهندسية	Engineering Competency	SC-11
قطاع بناء الجدارات القانونية	Legal Competency	SC-12
قطاع بناء جدارات التنمية البشرية	Human Development Competency	SC-13
قطاع بناء الجدارات الإعلامية	Media Competency	SC-14
قطاع بناء جدارات السياحة والضيافة	Tourism & Hospitality Competency	SC-15
قطاع بناء الجدارات الزراعية والبيئية	Agricultural & Environmental Competency	SC-16

Main Responsibilities of Sector Heads:

• • Prepare and implement the annual training plan for their sector.
  • Monitor execution of specialized diplomas and programs.
  • Coordinate with content development units to update curricula based on competencies.
  • Supervise and evaluate trainers using defined KPIs.
  • Conduct program evaluations and recommend improvements.
  • Analyze training market needs and suggest new initiatives.
  • Maintain strong connections with professional bodies for field training opportunities.
  • Support accreditation efforts through documentation and compliance.
  • Oversee graduation projects and applied research in advanced sectors.

V. Innovation & Institutional Support Units | SU-XX

Designed to foster sustainability, efficiency, and innovation, these units operate under executive leadership and integrate with academic and operational departments.

• eLearning & Digital Transformation Unit (SU-EL-01)

• • Develops and manages online education platforms.
  • Integrates education technology infrastructure.
  • Automates academic and administrative operations.
  • Implements AI and XR technologies in training environments.

• Innovation & Institutional Modeling Unit (SU-IN-02)

• • Designs innovative models for education and training.
  • Leads continuous institutional development initiatives.
  • Supports innovation labs and sectoral modeling projects.

• Research & Development Unit (SU-RD-03)

• • Develops local and international R&D projects.
  • Coordinates research in training sectors.
  • Publishes scientific and professional outputs.

• Exams & Licensing Unit (SU-EX-04)

  • Coordinates with international accreditation bodies like the American Board.
  • Organizes theoretical and practical exams.
  • Issues certifications and official licenses.

• Data & Institutional Assessment Unit (SU-DA-05)

• • Builds integrated systems for analyzing trainee, trainer, and program data.
  • Provides analytical performance reports to support strategic planning.

• International Relations & Representation Unit (SU-IR-06)

• • Expands academic and technical partnerships.
  • Represents the Academy at global forums.
  • Supports regional expansion and bilateral cooperation.

VI. International Representation & Branches | IN-XX

Midmak International Academy prioritizes global presence through official offices and partnerships.

• Midmak Australia Office (IN-AU-01)

  • Official international HQ outside Syria.
  • Coordinates English-language programs.
  • Handles international registration and government liaison.
  • Manages partnerships with the American Board and other institutions.

• University Support Office – Syria (IN-SY-02)

• • Strengthens academic engagement with Syrian universities.
  • Provides academic advising and career guidance.
  • Promotes accredited programs and manages local exams.
  • Coordinates MoUs for training, research, and academic initiatives.
  • Implements pre-graduation training tracks aligned with the American Board.
  • Acts as a link between Midmak and the local academic community.

This institutional structure has been designed to align with:

• • The institutional transformation towards the Sustainable Quality Management Model ISO 21001.
  • The geographic and sectoral expansion of the Academy.
  • The recognition of the Academy as a professional training model across the Middle East and Australia.
  • Compliance with international accreditation bodies, foremost among them the American Board for Medical & Health Specialties.

Official Institutional Version – Prepared by the Institutional Policy Development Unit at Midmak International Academy – 2025.