Specialist (Curriculum Development), Examination Board at Aga Khan University Hospital

Introduction:

The Aga Khan University was found in 1983 as Pakistan’s first private university; Aga Khan University is a not-for-profit institution and an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. Starting in 2000, the University expanded to Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom and Afghanistan. AKU began life as a health-sciences university.

The Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB) is the first private-sector university-led trans-provincial Board (awarding body) in Pakistan established through the Ordinance of the Government of Pakistan. The Board offers high-quality examinations for Secondary School (grades 9th and 10th - SSC) and Higher Secondary School (grades 11th and 12th - HSSC/ FSC) qualifications for public and private schools across Pakistan. The Board also offers a Middle School Programme (MSP) for grades 6th–8th students and its registered schools engage a globally accepted approach, Project-Based Learning (PBL) to implement the MSP. PBL is considered as a foundation of the AKU-EB MSP, helping schools foster a sense of purpose and leadership in young learners.

At the heart of AKU-EB’s mission is to shift teaching and learning away from rote learning and move towards higher order thinking, preparing students for higher education and lifelong learning. The Board is evaluated internationally for implementing global best practices, making AKU-EB qualifications credible and recognized globally.AKU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to

safeguarding and aims to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all 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 Specialist (Curriculum Development) in the Examination Board.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible to:

• review, revise, and develop exam syllabi and learning outcomes in line with national and international standards
• ensure vertical and horizontal alignment across grades/ levels and subjects
• integrate higher-order thinking skills, competencies, and real-world applications into curricula
• collaborate with subject experts, assessment teams and academic committees
• ensure curriculum students’ learning outcomes (SLOs) are clearly mapped to assessment specifications and examination blueprints/ TOS
• review model question papers and assessment tools for curriculum alignment
• conduct syllabi workshops and training programs for teachers and academic staff
• provide academic support to schools, colleges, and affiliated institutions
• respond to syllabi-related queries from internal and external stakeholders
• monitor exam syllabi implementation and gather feedback from stakeholders
• review syllabi effectiveness using assessment data and performance indicators
• recommend improvements based on evaluation findings
• maintain accurate records of syllabi revisions, approvals, and version control
• prepare reports, briefs and presentations for management and academic committees
• work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams (assessment, training, exam development)
• take initiative in proposing innovations in syllabi and pedagogy
• pilot and initiate different initiatives in schools before large-scale implementation to improve the exam syllabi.

Requirements:

You should have:

• master’s in science / Mathematics/ Humanities/ Languages/ Commerce or M.Ed.
• minimum 4 to 5 years of experience in teaching and/or curriculum development
• strong understanding and practical experience in teaching at both secondary and higher secondary levels
• strong subject-matter and pedagogical content knowledge, with the ability to translate disciplinary concepts into coherent and developmentally appropriate exam syllabi
• academic and professional leadership in exam syllabi design, review, and implementation across primary, secondary and higher secondary levels
• initiative in planning and facilitating workshops, conducting classroom observations, and leading curriculum-based research
• mentorship and academic guidance to associate(s), item writers, teachers and other stakeholders involved in exam syllabi development
• fluent English and Urdu, with an exceptional command of written and spoken communication in both languages for academic, technical and professional purposes.
• a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in exam syllabi, learning outcomes, assessment frameworks, and related materials.
• commitment to working closely with highly qualified academic staff in examination development, fostering a culture of professional excellence
• maintenance and implementation of exam syllabi development and review timelines to ensure the timely completion of tasks.
• collaborated with different departments to ensure the smooth flow of the project development process
• upheld the highest standards of quality assurance, academic integrity, and ethical practice in all aspects of exam syllabi and assessment work
• taken ownership of curriculum-related initiatives, from planning and implementation to monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement
• strong analytical skills to review curriculum coherence, progression, and alignment with national and international standards
• engaged constructively with feedback and uses reflective practice to enhance curriculum effectiveness and professional growth.
• utilized digital tools and data to support exam syllabi, analysis, reporting, and decision-making.
• coordinated with external stakeholders for the review of exam syllabi.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.