Associate (Education, ECD) - Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Entity: Medical College
Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction:

The Aga Khan University was founded in 1983 as Pakistan’s first private university. An agency of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU is a not-for-profit institution committed to excellence in education, research and healthcare. Over the years, the University has expanded internationally to Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, the United Kingdom and Afghanistan.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology supports a wide range of inpatient and outpatient women’s healthcare services, alongside academic, research and training programs. Through Early Childhood Development (ECD) PREP, the department works on multifaceted initiatives to advance ECD through clinical services, workforce development, research and advocacy.

The ECD PREP platform is seeking applications for the position of Associate, Education to support education initiatives through effective coordination and delivery of courses, digital learning solutions, stakeholder engagement and community-based advocacy programs.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to safeguarding and promoting respectful relationships with and between diverse workforce, trainees, communities, children and vulnerable adults.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work with a highly qualified multidisciplinary team and gain exposure to innovative learning approaches and training initiatives through the ECD PREP platform.

Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Associate (Education) ECD in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Job Role / Responsibilities:

You will be responsible to:

• design and deliver structured education training sessions for parents and caregivers
• plan and conduct webinars, workshops and educational programs
• develop and manage digital learning content and online courses
• utilize Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) platforms for course delivery and learner engagement
• engage participants through interactive and inclusive teaching strategies
• monitor and evaluate participant progress and training effectiveness
• support curriculum development and educational program planning
• update and revise training materials and digital courses as required
• conduct needs assessments to improve program effectiveness
• prepare reports on training outcomes and participant feedback
• collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen educational initiatives and advocacy efforts

Qualifications – External

Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:

You should have:

• Master’s /Bachelors in Education Management or a related field with a certificate in Early Childhood Development (ECD)
• additional certifications in digital learning, training or instructional design will be preferred
• minimum 2 years of experience working as a trainer or facilitator
• experience in teaching or training parents/caregivers
• demonstrated experience in conducting webinars, workshops or community-based educational programs
• experience in designing at least two digital courses
• familiarity with Virtual Learning Environments (VLE)
• strong understanding of ECD principles
• excellent facilitation, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills
• proficiency in digital content creation and instructional design
• excellent command over English and proficiency in MS Office and online teaching tools

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted