Subject Matter Expert - Medical & Dentistry based in New Zealand/ Australia

Pearson India Education Services Pvt. Ltd; Remote; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational content provider is seeking a Subject Matter Expert in Medical & Dentistry. This remote, contract role requires writing and reviewing Multiple Choice Questions for professional certifications. Ideal candidates must have over 5 years of healthcare experience in Australia or New Zealand and be specialists or consultants in their fields. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality, technically correct exam content with relevant references.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience in healthcare in Australia or New Zealand.
• Must work at the Specialist or Consultant Level.
• Must be based in Australia or New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Working with Pearson Content Developers and fellow Subject Matter Experts.
• Writing MCQ items.
• Reviewing MCQ items.

Skills

Writing MCQ items

Reviewing MCQ items

Good written communication skills

Confident use of IT

Education

Qualified in the subject area

5+ years of experience in healthcare

Job description

Overview

Subject Matter Expert - Medical & Dentistry based in New Zealand/ Australia. This is a remote, contract position for a current project development from July 2025 – January 2026.

Role Summary

We are looking for Subject Matter Experts in a range of healthcare sectors to write and review Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for professional certifications. The client requires exams to assess competence and expertise before granting a license to work in a particular country. We will supply the content areas, relevant reference material and training. You will ensure that all questions and material written for tests are high quality, technically correct and have suitable reference material.

Areas

• Medical
• Dentistry

Specialist Areas

• Clinical Psychologist
• Endocrinologist
• Neonatology
• Ophthalmology
• Medical Laboratory Technologist
• Psychiatry
• Renal Dialysis Technician
• Renal Dialysis Technologist
• Sonographer
• Endodontics
• General Dentist
• Implantology
• Oral Surgery
• Orthodontics
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Periodontics
• Prosthodontics
• Prosthetics and Orthotics Technician and Technologist

Responsibilities

• Working with Pearson Content Developers and fellow Subject Matter Experts
• Writing MCQ items
• Reviewing MCQ items
• Commenting on the appropriateness of sector/subject content within the qualification(s)/unit(s)

Essential Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience of healthcare in Australia or New Zealand
• Must work at the Specialist or Consultant Level
• Must be based in Australia or New Zealand

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in writing and/or quality assuring educational materials and in quality assurance of educational materials

Experience / Qualifications Needed

• Qualified in the subject area you would like to work on
• Good written communication skills in your sector/subject area
• Confident use of IT
• Ability to follow a brief and meet deadlines

Application Information

We have opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers. Closing date: 02 February 2026 at midnight.