Subject Matter Expert - Medical & Dentistry based in New Zealand/ Australia - Fully Remote

Pearson; London; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A global certification provider is seeking Subject Matter Experts in healthcare to write and review Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for professional certification exams. Candidates must have at least 5 years of healthcare experience in Australia or New Zealand at the Specialist or Consultant level. This remote contract position runs from July 2025 to January 2026 and involves collaboration with content developers.

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of healthcare experience in Australia or New Zealand.
• Experience at the Specialist or Consultant level.
• Ability to follow briefs and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Content Developers and other Subject Matter Experts.
• Write MCQ items.
• Review MCQ items.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Strong written communication skills

Proficient with IT tools

Education

Qualified in the relevant subject area

Job description

About Pearson VUE

Pearson VUE delivers high-stakes exams to professionals and industries through their worldwide network of test centres and partnerships. Pearson VUE empowers millions of people to obtain certifications and licenses across various industries, helping them progress in their careers.

Role Summary

We are seeking Subject Matter Experts in the healthcare sector to write and review Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for professional certification exams. Our client requires exams to assess competence and expertise before granting licenses to work in specific countries.

We will provide content areas, reference materials, and training. You will ensure that all questions and materials are of high quality, technically accurate, and properly referenced.

This is a remote, contract position for a project running from July 2025 to January 2026.

We are looking for Subject Matter Experts in the following healthcare areas:

• Medical
• Dentistry

Additional specialties include:

• Clinical Psychologist
• Endocrinologist
• Neonatology
• Ophthalmology
• Medical Laboratory Technologist
• Psychiatry
• Renal Dialysis Technician
• Renal Dialysis Technologist
• Sonographer
• Endodontics
• General Dentist
• Implantology
• Oral Surgery
• Orthodontics
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Periodontics
• Prosthodontics
• Prosthetics and Orthotics Technician and Technologist

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with Pearson Content Developers and other Subject Matter Experts
• Writing MCQ items
• Reviewing MCQ items
• Commenting on the relevance of content within qualifications or units

Essential requirements:

• At least 5+ years of healthcare experience in Australia or New Zealand
• Working at the Specialist or Consultant level
• Based in Australia or New Zealand

Desirable qualifications:

• Experience in writing or quality-assuring educational materials

Additional experience/qualifications:

• Qualified in the relevant subject area
• Strong written communication skills in the chosen sector
• Proficient with IT tools
• Ability to follow briefs and meet deadlines