Aga Khan University Instructional Design E-Learning Specialist (TREE Program) Job in Kenya

Sep 4, 2017

Aga Khan University

Instructional Design E-Learning Specialist – TREE Program

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

Reporting to Principle Investigator, this position will assist in the adaptation of an in-service curriculum for HIV care providers to an e-learning format for use in national service training. 

The Specialist will be tasked with creating / improving instructional design elements of course materials including the National HIV Integrated Training Course (NHITC) 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.

Key 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.


• 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

Desired Experience and Qualifications

• 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.

How to Apply:
 

Interested candidates are invited to email their application, curriculum vitae clearly indicating their current and expected remuneration to hr.recruitment@aku.edu so as to reach not later than 08th September, 2017
 

Only short listed Candidates will be contacted