Technical Advisor, Office of Undergraduate Medical Education

Aga Khan University; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 2,750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private university in Pakistan is seeking a Technical Advisor for their Office of Undergraduate Medical Education. The role involves leading digital learning initiatives and supporting faculty in developing online curriculum. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, with 5-7 years of relevant experience in LMS administration and online course development. The position emphasizes a proactive mindset and strong collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in LMS administration and managing departments.
• Hands-on proficiency in course authoring tools and HTML principles.
• Understanding of instructional design approaches or digital pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of digital learning in the undergraduate medical curriculum.
• Collaborate with faculty to create interactive online course components.
• Offer training and support to faculty for technology-enhanced teaching.
• Oversee the development of the student online portal for user experience.
• Advise on emerging educational technologies for curriculum innovation.

Skills

LMS administration

Online course materials development

Collaboration and communication

Technical consultations

Emerging educational technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

Job description

Technical Advisor, Office of Undergraduate Medical Education

Aga Khan University

Introduction

The Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, international institution committed to academic excellence, innovation in education, and service to society. The University encourages a diverse, inclusive and respectful work environment, and is dedicated to safeguarding the dignity and well-being of all members of its community.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Technical Advisor in the Office of Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME), Medical College, Pakistan.

The Technical Advisor will lead and support the integration of digital learning and technology-enhanced academic practices across the undergraduate medical curriculum. Reporting to the Associate Dean, UGME, the role will guide the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of online and blended learning experiences, while building capacity and engagement among faculty and students.

Responsibilities

• provide leadership in the planning, development and rollout of digital and blended learning initiatives on UGME’s Learning Management System (LMS / VLE).
• collaborate with faculty, academic year leads and UGME committees to design interactive and pedagogically sound online course components.
• develop learning materials using course authoring and multimedia design tools such as Articulate Storyline and related software.
• build faculty capability by offering structured training, technical consultations and ongoing support to enhance adoption of technology-enabled teaching practices.
• lead the design, management and continuous improvement of eQuad, the UGME student online portal, ensuring a seamless, informative and user-centered experience.
• identify emerging educational technologies relevant to curriculum innovation and advise on their suitability and implementation within the AKU environment.
• supervise and guide the work of staff and student teams supporting online course development and special academic committees/offices.
• support planning, resource allocation and operational oversight for projects linked to technology-enhanced learning and academic delivery, including special committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field/domain (engineering), Masters would be preferred.
• demonstrated 5-7 years of experience with LMS administration, development of online course materials, leading the departmental teams, and managing budgets.
• hands-on proficiency in course authoring/design tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) and basic HTML/design principles.
• understanding of instructional design approaches, digital pedagogy, or online/blended curriculum models (preferred).
• strong collaboration, communication, training, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• ability to manage multiple priorities, lead small teams, and take initiatives forward with independence and accountability.
• proactive and solution-oriented mindset with willingness to explore and adopt new technologies.

Comprehensive employment reference will be conducted.