Program Manager- Instructional Designer

Strengthening public health education in India – A capacity development project: Scaling up capacity to educate more public health professionals, while at the same time improving quality of education, requires the development of new innovative approaches and a more considered and evidence-based use of digital educational technologies. This project will strengthen PHFI’s capacities within digital pedagogy, public health education, and educational research. The capacity development in digital learning will also develop a larger integration with on-campus face-to-face pedagogy and blended learning approach to teaching. This experience in integrating digital and face-to-face learning will strengthen the public health education. The objective of this project is for PHFI to be able to support the education of public health professionals both within its own network of six IIPHs across six Indian states, but also more importantly to support educational institutions in rural parts of the country.

• Design and develop online and blended courses in public health, utilizing instructional design principles and best practices.
• Work in close consultation and collaborate with faculty members and subject matter experts to create engaging and effective learning experiences for students.

• Work with the project team to understand existing content and contribute to creating multimedia course materials, such as video lectures, interactive exercises, and assessments.
• Provide feedback on the design and delivery of the training courses.
• Assists the project team in teaching activities that support online and blended pedagogy.
• Seek out new development opportunities and actively tracking trends in the online blended learning domain in terms of players, technologies, tools and products.
• Ensures that the course design is adhering to the quality vision and design standards set by PHFI. Ensure that the final products i.e. the revised modules have: An overall design plan and architecture; a consistent look and feel; design navigation strategy; interactive exercises; required visuals – interactive image maps/videos/flow charts/decision trees/sketches, etc.
• Contribute to the dissemination of knowledge about new learning technologies, develop and facilitate workshops, co-design, and provide input on student-centered and activating teaching and learning experiences.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging trends and best practices in instructional design, public health, and higher education.
• Travel as and when required.
• Any other task assigned by the PI/ Project Director and Supervisors.

Desirable:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree/post graduate diploma in instructional design, educational technology, communication, journalism or a related field.
• Excellent proficiency in English (writing, reading and speaking); additional proficiency in other Indian languages would be an added advantage

Desirable:

• At least 3 years of work experience in instructional design and with Learning Management System (LMS)
• Qualified expert with a demonstrated track record in developing educational materials.
• Knowledge of instructional design principles and best practices, as well as experience with learning management systems and educational technology tools.
• Strong skills in reshaping content and turning it into varied and engaging learning paths
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience as a classroom instructor
• Working experience in Articulate Storyline, Captivate, Camtasia and Lectorate for developing courses, Storyboarding
• Knowledge of public health or related fields is a plus.

Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to recruit@phfi.org and fill the application form–https://forms.office.com/r/n9hG9ker77.Please mention the exactPosition Code (PHFI-PMID-100) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Please note that Annual Salary (CTC) will commensurate with available skills and fitment of the incumbent as per the selection process.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications:May 31, 2023

Remarks:

• Candidates are requested to refer PHFI website for position description & process for applying. Please note only those applications will be considered which are received as per instruction written on PHFI website.
• Candidates should have an excellent academic record, good communication skills, a commitment to high quality graduate / post-graduate education.
• Mere eligibility will not entitle any candidate for being called for interview.
• Persons employed in Government/Semi-Government Organization or Educational Institutions in India must apply through proper channel.
• PHFI reserves the right to fill or not to fill any or all available positions.
• The requirements of minimum qualification and/or experience may be relaxed in the case of candidates with outstanding credentials.
• No correspondence will be entertained from candidates regarding any delays, conduct & result of interview and reasons for not being called for interview.

“PHFI reserves the sole right to alter/modify/cancel the entire selection process or the position or the vacancy or to disqualify any candidature at any stage of the selection process”.

Women are encouraged to apply!