Instructional Designer – Remote (South Africa)

Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Hours: 100% Remote, aligned with Central Time (CT) client schedule
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior / Experienced
Start Date: Immediate / Flexible
Location: Remote (South Africa)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Instructional Designer with deep expertise in adult learning theory and a proven ability to transform complex healthcare content into engaging, effective educational experiences. This role requires someone who is skilled in instructional design, highly collaborative, and capable of integrating modern AI tools to enhance course development.

The ideal candidate thrives in a remote environment, manages multiple projects independently, and brings both curiosity and creativity to designing impactful learning experiences for healthcare and medical education audiences.

Key Responsibilities

Lead instructional design for a portfolio of custom eLearning, blended learning, and live training projects.
Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), clinicians, and client stakeholders to translate complex medical and scientific content into learner-centered experiences.
Write and structure scripts, storyboards, facilitator guides, participant guides, assessments, and other courseware deliverables.
Apply evidence-based instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM, Backwards Design) to develop outcomes-driven learning solutions.
Collaborate with graphic designers, video producers, and developers to ensure instructional integrity across all deliverables.
Contribute to internal content development, including templates, frameworks, process documentation, and thought leadership materials.
Integrate AI tools thoughtfully into the design workflow to enhance efficiency, quality, and creativity.
Manage multiple concurrent projects, communicate proactively, and deliver consistently on time.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Hard Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of professional instructional design experience with a portfolio of completed courseware.
Proven ability to translate complex technical content into clear learning experiences (healthcare or medical education preferred).
Strong writing and storytelling skills for scripts, learning objectives, and assessments.
Solid working knowledge of instructional design models, adult learning theory, and assessment methodology.
Experience with eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, or Adobe Captivate.
Demonstrated professional use of AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) in instructional design workflows.
Ability to manage workload independently in a fully remote setting.

Soft Skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal teams and external SMEs.
Highly organized and proactive in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Creative thinker with a curiosity to stay ahead of instructional design trends and technologies.
Self-motivated and comfortable working with minimal supervision in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field.
Experience designing for continuing medical education (CME), nursing education, or healthcare professional development.
Familiarity with ACCME accreditation standards and CME/CE compliance requirements.
Experience in a Learning as a Service (LaaS) or agency model with multiple clients.
Knowledge of WCAG accessibility standards as applied to eLearning content.
Basic proficiency in PowerPoint for storyboarding or prototyping.

Portfolio Requirement

Applicants must provide a portfolio or work samples demonstrating instructional writing, storyboarding, and/or completed courseware. Submissions without portfolio materials will not be reviewed.

Why This Role is Exciting

Work remotely while contributing to learning solutions that improve healthcare outcomes.
Gain exposure to a wide range of healthcare subjects, clients, and learning modalities.
Access to the latest tools, AI platforms, and professional development resources.
Join a collaborative, mission-driven team culture with high standards and low bureaucracy.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
100% remote work with flexible arrangements.
Professional development opportunities and access to modern learning technologies.
Work on projects with real-world impact in healthcare education.

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