Instructional Design E-Learning Specialist at Aga Khan University (AKU)

Applications are invited from appropriately qualified candidates for the position of Instructional Design E-Learning Specialist – Department of Medicine Aga Khan University. 

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, this position will assist in the adaptation of an Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) training curriculum to an e-learning format for use in training of clinicians and pharmacists at Aga Khan University outpatient clinics. The Specialist will be tasked with creating/improving instructional design elements of course materials, and will work with identified experts to adapt existing training materials into interactive e-learning formats to be delivered in an e-Learning platform. The Specialist will work in collaboration with an E-Learning Lead to ensure that content is consistent with established competencies, appropriate to student learning needs, uses appropriate training methodologies, and conforms to best practices in online learning.

Responsibilities

• Developing storyboards and content worksheets for e-learning courses.
• Analyzing existing training materials to adapt trainings using best practices in adult learning and online learning.
• Creating appropriate learning activities, including assesments and examiniations, based existing course material and learning objectives.
• Creating interactive features from existing content
• Supporting the capture of content audio narration from experts and using software tools to edit and synchronize recorded audio.
• Identifiying existing learning resources to include in courses.
• Assembling e-learning content into a learning management system (LMS).
• Providing technical support to students in online courses.
• Assisting faculty and subject matter experts in adapting learning content for e-learning formats.
• Assessing and providing feedback to development team on obstacles and opportunities for e-learning in the Kenyan context

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• 2-3 years experience in adapting curriculum to e-learning formats.
• Experience with a variety of e-learning formats and methodologies.
• Familiarity with basic audio and video editing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Flexibility in schedule to accommodate collaboration with partners in international time zones
• Experience with e-learning authoring tools such as Adobe Captivate and Articulate Storyline.
• Experience using and configuring Learning Management Systems such as Moodle.
• Experience with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript 
• Experience with developing training material for health care professionals, specifically relating to HIV and other infectious diseases.