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Remote & Online Careers in Medical & Healthcare Education — Complete Guide + 100+ Hiring Platforms

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Sun, 28 Sep 2025

Remote & Online Careers in Medical & Healthcare Education — Complete Guide + 100+ Hiring Platforms

(Everything you need to find flexible, paid education work — teaching, course design, assessment, simulation, CME, tutoring, content creation, learning ops, and product clinical advisory roles.)

Remote medical education is now a mature, global industry: universities and hospitals run online modules and microcredentials; publishers and CME providers need clinicians to write and review content; simulation and virtual patient companies hire clinical educators remotely; healthtech startups build education products and need clinician-trainers; and tutoring / exam prep platforms constantly hire clinicians as tutors and mentors. If you’re clinically trained (student, nurse, doctor, clinical officer, allied health) and can explain clinical ideas clearly — you can build a flexible remote education income stream. MedEd roles are particularly accessible to African-based medics because many global programs actively recruit local content experts and regional facilitators. medscape.org+2AMA Ed Hub+2

This guide gives you:

  • What roles exist (with time-to-entry)
  • Skills / certifications / licences that actually help
  • Practical career paths from side-gig → part-time → full remote role
  • Application hacks, myths vs facts, what works / what doesn't
  • A categorized directory of 100+ actively recruiting organizations and job boards (direct URLs) that list remote medical education opportunities — universities, publishers, edtech, simulation firms, NGOs and African-focused employers.

1) Highest-value remote education roles (what to look for)

Quick list of roles students and clinicians commonly do remotely:

  • Online Tutor / Small-group facilitator (MCQ teaching, clinical cases, OSCE prep)
  • Course Instructor / Adjunct Faculty (asynchronous modules, live webinars)
  • Medical Writer / Content Developer (patient education, exam questions, slide decks)
  • Instructional Designer / E-learning Developer (storyboards, assessments, multimedia)
  • CME / CPD Author & Reviewer (accredited education activities)
  • Clinical Editor / Peer reviewer (journals, content platforms)
  • Virtual Patient / Simulation Facilitator (debriefing, scenario design)
  • Learning Operations / Course Coordinator (enrolment, LMS admin, student support)
  • Assessment Developer (MCQs, OSCE stations, exam blueprinting)
  • Clinical Subject-Matter Expert (SME) / Product Clinical Advisor for EdTech
  • UX / Usability clinical tester (validate clinical accuracy of apps)
  • Webinar host / Moderator / Medical Communicator
  • Translators & Localisers for educational content (especially for African languages)

Many of these roles are part-time, contract/freelance, or shift-based — ideal for people studying or working clinically.


2) Skills, relevant certifications & licences that move the needle

Short → medium → long investments that pay off for MedEd roles:

Short (1–6 weeks)

  • Basic online-teaching skills: how to run synchronous sessions (Zoom/Teams/BigBlueButton).
  • HIPAA / Data privacy or local equivalents (for patient-case teaching) — free microcourses exist.
  • Short instructional design/ID basics course (Coursera/edX/LinkedIn Learning).
  • Proof-of-work: 3 short lesson plans / one recorded 10–15 min teaching video.

Medium (1–3 months)

  • Instructional Design Certificate (e.g., ATD, Coursera specialisations).
  • GCP & CITI (if working on research-education or clinical trial training).
  • Medical writing workshops (AMWA courses).
  • LMS admin familiarity (Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard).

Longer (3–12 months)

  • Advanced instructional design / eLearning development (Storyline, Rise 360).
  • Formal teaching qualification (PGCert/PGDip in Medical Education or Higher Education teaching).
  • Clinical simulation educator certification (ASPE/SSH or local equivalents).

Licences: you do not always need full clinical license to teach, but many universities and accredited CME providers prefer registered clinicians for clinical content — keep up-to-date copies of your registration and CPD records.

For African-based medics: highlight regional CPD/CPM approvals, multilingual skills, and local clinical experience — many global programs want local contributors and facilitators. Example African CPD portals and regional training programs show demand for local educators. eportal.uonbi.ac.ke+1


3) Career paths — timelines & realistic income ladders

Example ladders (time-to-entry and typical work):

Tutor / Micro-gigs (0–3 months)

  • Platforms: Chegg, Varsity Tutors, Preply. Pay: per hour depends on platform; build reviews. Varsity Tutors

Course Creator / Medical Writer (3–9 months)

  • Create short paid courses, write patient education or exam prep materials, freelance medical writing (Editage, Cactus). Start charging per project.

Part-time Faculty / CME author (9–24 months)

  • Adjunct teaching for online modules, CME activity design, simulation facilitation — higher hourly/day rates.

Senior Instructional Roles / Product Clinical Lead (2+ years)

  • Lead curriculum for major providers, senior clinical advisor for edtech, full-time remote roles with benefits.

4) Hacks — what actually works (and why)

  • Create 2–3 demonstrable artifacts. Recruiters want to see a short lesson video, 10 MCQs with explanations, and a sample lesson plan. These beat a long CV bullet.
  • Niche by exam & level. Be the “OSCE/Clinical Skills tutor” or “Paediatrics MCQ writer” — specialisation gets repeat clients.
  • Use platforms as proof-of-work. Start with tutoring platforms to build ratings, then approach universities/publishers with evidence.
  • Volunteer smartly. Offer to run 2–3 webinars for NGOs or student societies — list them as teaching hours.
  • Bundle services. Offer combined services: course creation + recorded lectures + MCQs + marking rubrics. Higher value to buyers.
  • Price by value, not time. Writing 50 MCQs that map to a blueprint can be sold as a package.

5) Myths vs Facts

  • Myth: “You need a university job to teach online.” Fact: Platforms, publishers and edtech hire freelancers and part-timers widely.
  • Myth: “Only native-English speakers can teach online.” Fact: bilingual educators are in demand, especially for African regional content.
  • Myth: “Online teaching pays less.” Fact: entry-level tutoring pays less; curriculum design and accredited CME can pay well.
  • What works: a short portfolio + 2 reputable platform reviews + one accredited certificate (e.g., ID or CME) = strong marketability.

6) How to apply & interview (practical checklist)

  • Create a “teaching portfolio” PDF: short bio, 2–3 lesson titles, 1 recorded teaching clip, 2 sample MCQs and one sample slide deck.
  • LinkedIn headline: “Clinician | Medical Educator | Remote Course Author | OSCE Tutor”.
  • Have copies of registration and CPD certificates ready.
  • Pitch emails: short — 3 lines: who you are, what you offer (attach one sample), clear CTA (ask for assessment/test task).
  • For paid-course proposals: include learning objectives, duration, assessment plan, and one pilot lecture outline.

7) A categorized directory — 100+ actively recruiting platforms, institutions & employers (direct links)

Below are organizations that regularly post remote/online education roles or freelance opportunities for clinicians. Use each site’s Careers / Jobs / Become a Tutor / Contributor page to apply. (If you’d like this as an editable spreadsheet/tracker I can generate it.)

A. Global course marketplaces & MOOC platforms (create & teach)

  1. Coursera — https://www.coursera.org
  2. edX (now edX.org / 2U) — https://www.edx.org
  3. FutureLearn — https://www.futurelearn.com
  4. Udemy — https://www.udemy.com
  5. Skillshare — https://www.skillshare.com
  6. Teachable — https://teachable.com (platform for creators)
  7. Thinkific — https://www.thinkific.com
  8. Kajabi — https://kajabi.com

B. Medical education platforms & exam-prep specialists

  1. Osmosis — https://www.osmosis.org
  2. Lecturio — https://www.lecturio.com
  3. AMBOSS — https://www.amboss.com
  4. Medmastery — https://medmastery.com
  5. MedSchoolCoach — https://www.medschoolcoach.com/careers — often hires tutors & mentors. medschoolcoach.com
  6. Kaplan Medical (exam prep & tutoring) — https://www.kaptest.com/medical-prep
  7. USMLE-Rx / UWorld (question banks/education) — https://www.uworld.com

C. Tutoring & one-to-one teaching platforms

  1. Chegg Tutors — https://www.chegg.com/tutors
  2. Varsity Tutors — https://www.varsitytutors.com/tutoring-jobs — active hiring. Varsity Tutors
  3. Preply — https://www.preply.com
  4. Tutor.com — https://www.tutor.com/apply
  5. Superprof — https://www.superprof.co.uk
  6. First Tutors — https://www.firsttutors.com

D. Continuing Medical Education (CME) & accredited providers

  1. Medscape / WebMD Education — https://www.medscape.org (CME provider & jobs). medscape.org
  2. BMJ Learning & BMJ Group — https://www.bmj.com/company/education-learning/ (CME/Career pages). BMJ+1
  3. AMA Ed Hub — https://edhub.ama-assn.org (AMA education platform). AMA Ed Hub
  4. Med Learning Group — https://www.medlearninggroup.com
  5. Rievent — https://www.rievent.com (CME tech & platform)
  6. EthosCE — https://www.ethosce.com
  7. HealthStream — https://www.healthstream.com
  8. Relias — https://www.relias.com
  9. ScientiaCME — https://www.scientiacme.com

E. Academic publishers & clinical knowledge platforms (editorial & education roles)

  1. Elsevier / ClinicalKey — https://www.elsevier.com/careers | https://www.clinicalkey.com
  2. Springer Nature — https://www.springernature.com
  3. Wiley — https://www.wiley.com/en-us/careers
  4. McGraw-Hill Education — https://www.mheducation.com/careers.html
  5. Oxford University Press — https://academic.oup.com
  6. NEJM Group / NEJM Knowledge+ — https://www.nejm.org/about-nejm/careers
  7. BMJ Group — https://www.bmj.com/company/work-with-us/ (editorial & learning roles). BMJ

F. Simulation, VR & virtual patients (designers, facilitators, SMEs)

  1. Laerdal Medical — https://laerdal.com (simulation & educator roles). Laerdal Medical
  2. CAE Healthcare — https://www.cae.com/careers/ (simulation training). Healthy Simulation
  3. SimX (VR simulation) — https://www.simxvr.com (virtual scenarios). SimX
  4. Gaumard Scientific — https://www.gaumard.com
  5. B-Line Medical (SimCapture) — https://www.blinemedical.com
  6. Oxford Medical Simulation — https://oxfordmedicalsimulation.com
  7. VRpatients — https://vrpatients.com
  8. EMS SimulationIQ — https://www.essimulationiq.com

G. Medical communications, editing & freelance writing platforms

  1. Cactus Communications / Editage — https://www.cactusglobal.com | https://www.editage.com
  2. Enago — https://www.enago.com
  3. Health Writer Hub — https://www.healthwriterhub.com
  4. ProClinical (medical communications jobs) — https://www.proclinical.com
  5. Upwork (freelance medical writing & course creation) — https://www.upwork.com
  6. Fiverr (micro-gigs & short teaching tasks) — https://www.fiverr.com

H. Learning technology & LMS vendors (instructional design, learning ops)

  1. Moodle — https://moodle.com (LMS implementers)
  2. Canvas (Instructure) — https://www.instructure.com/careers
  3. Blackboard — https://www.blackboard.com/careers
  4. Docebo — https://www.docebo.com
  5. TalentLMS — https://www.talentlms.com
  6. Articulate (Rise/Storyline tools) — https://articulate.com/careers

I. Universities & online medical schools (adjunct roles & course authors)

  1. Johns Hopkins Institute for Excellence in Education / JHSPH Online — https://publichealth.jhu.edu/careers | https://online.jhu.edu
  2. Harvard Medical School – HMS Online / HMX — https://online.hms.harvard.edu | https://hms.harvard.edu/careers
  3. Stanford Medicine – Stanford Online — https://online.stanford.edu | https://med.stanford.edu/careers.html
  4. University of Edinburgh Medical Education — https://www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine/careers
  5. University of Cape Town (online CPD & short courses) — https://www.uct.ac.za
  6. University of Nairobi eLearning / CPD portals — https://eportal.uonbi.ac.ke (local CPD & course admin). eportal.uonbi.ac.ke
  7. University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) CPD — https://www.wits.ac.za

J. African health & education organizations (regional hiring, local course work)

  1. Amref Health Africa — https://amref.org (education programs, training & careers). Amref Health Africa
  2. Africa Centres for Disease Control & Prevention (Africa CDC) — https://africacdc.org (training & learning initiatives). Paradiso Solutions
  3. Helium Health (healthtech with training & regional roles) — https://heliumhealth.com/careers — hires product & education roles in Africa. heliumhealth.com
  4. PharmAccess — https://www.pharmaccess.org (digital health & training).
  5. mPharma — https://mpharma.com (regional projects & training)
  6. Lifebank (Nigeria) — https://lifebank.ng (logistics & training roles)
  7. Zipline (Ghana, Rwanda, Nigeria operations) — https://www.zipline.com (operational training and clinical safety roles). heliumhealth.com

K. NGOs, donors & global public health education (training roles)

  1. World Health Organization (WHO) — https://www.who.int/careers (online self-learning & courses).
  2. UNICEF — https://www.unicef.org/careers
  3. USAID / USAID ASSIST (training programs) — https://www.usaid.gov/careers
  4. The Global Fund — https://www.theglobalfund.org/en/careers
  5. Gates Foundation (education & grants teams) — https://www.gatesfoundation.org/careers
  6. PATH (training & digital learning) — https://www.path.org/careers

L. Clinical skills & case libraries / peer-learning platforms

  1. Figure 1 — https://www.figure1.com (clinical image cases & learning)
  2. ClinicalKey Student — https://www.clinicalkey.com/student
  3. Geeky Medics — https://geekymedics.com (OSCE resources — hiring tutors/contributors)
  4. TeachMeSeries (TeachMeAnatomy etc.) — https://teachmeanatomy.info

M. Conference, webinar & microlearning platforms (moderation & faculty roles)

  1. Zoom Events / Webinar producer roles — https://zoom.us/careers
  2. GoToWebinar (LogMeIn) — https://www.goto.com/company/careers
  3. Hopin (virtual events) — https://hopin.com/careers

N. Job boards & marketplaces that list MedEd remote roles

  1. LinkedIn Jobs — https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/
  2. Indeed — https://www.indeed.com
  3. Glassdoor — https://www.glassdoor.com
  4. FlexJobs (verified remote) — https://www.flexjobs.com
  5. Remote.co — https://remote.co
  6. We Work Remotely — https://weworkremotely.com
  7. BrighterMonday (Kenya) — https://www.brightermonday.co.ke (local roles). Kolabtree
  8. Jobberman (Nigeria/Ghana) — https://www.jobberman.com (West Africa). Laerdal Medical

O. Publishers & medical education product teams (jobs in content & learning)

  1. McGraw-Hill Medical — https://www.mheducation.com/careers.html
  2. Elsevier Health — https://www.elsevier.com/about/careers
  3. Springer Nature Education — https://www.springernature.com/gp/careers
  4. Wolters Kluwer — https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/careers

P. Assessment & question-bank companies

  1. Examplify / ExamSoft — https://examsoft.com/careers
  2. Prometric — https://www.prometric.com/corporate/careers
  3. PSI Services — https://www.psionline.com/careers

Q. Specialty & niche MedEd players (microlearning, mobile, language localisation)

  1. Osmosis Partners & Careers — https://www.osmosis.org/careers
  2. Figure 1 Careers — https://www.figure1.com/careers
  3. Health Education England e-learning teams (UK) — https://www.hee.nhs.uk/work-and-careers/working-hee
  4. MedEdPORTAL (AAMC) — https://www.mededportal.org (submit & contribute educational materials)

R. Additional African and regional institutions (universities, CPD providers)

  1. University of Nairobi — https://www.uonbi.ac.ke (eLearning & CPD portals). eportal.uonbi.ac.ke
  2. University of Cape Town Online — https://www.uct.ac.za
  3. Makerere University CPD / online teaching — https://www.mak.ac.ug
  4. University of Ghana (UG) eLearning & CPD — https://www.ug.edu.gh
  5. Stellenbosch University CPD — https://www.sun.ac.za/english

S. Clinical skills course providers & short course hosts

  1. NOTT/CPD (example: Nottingham CPD) — https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/healthsciences/cpd/index.aspx (example of university CPD). University of Nottingham
  2. Clinical Skills Online (example providers) — search local medical schools and CPD portals for course contracting opportunities.

T. Marketplaces for course contractors & freelancers

  1. Upwork — https://www.upwork.com
  2. Freelancer.com — https://www.freelancer.com
  3. PeoplePerHour — https://www.peopleperhour.com

U. Professional associations with education jobs

  1. American Medical Association (AMA) — https://www.ama-assn.org/careers
  2. Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) — https://amee.org
  3. Association for Medical Education in Africa (AMEA) / regional societies — search continental directory

V. Large employers that run in-house education teams

  1. NHS England — https://www.jobs.nhs.uk (education, training & eLearning roles)
  2. CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) — https://www.cdc.gov/jobs (training & online learning)
  3. Johns Hopkins Medicine — https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/about/jobs/index.html (education teams)
  4. Partners In Health / PIH — https://www.pih.org (training and education initiatives)

Notes on the directory: the list above mixes platforms that hire directly (courses, tutoring and editorial roles) with marketplaces where you can build proof-of-work. For many of the entries you can search the careers/careers or “Become a tutor / contribute” pages. If you want, I’ll convert this exact directory into a downloadable spreadsheet with columns: Category | Organization | Role types | Careers URL | Notes (I can also auto-fill a tracker and follow-up email templates).


8) Practical application templates & sample bullets (quick copy-paste)

Subject line for outreach: “Remote Medical Educator Application — [Your Name] — [Specialty/Role]”

Short pitch (email body opener):
“Hi [Name], I’m a [role/year] clinician with experience in [teaching/MCQ writing/simulation]. I’ve attached a one-page teaching portfolio (1) a 10-min recorded teaching clip and (2) a short sample of 10 MCQs mapped to learning objectives. I’m available to start with a pilot module or a paid short task.”

Sample resume bullets for MedEd roles:

  • “Designed & delivered a 3-session OSCE prep series (small groups, Zoom) for 40 final-year students; post-session pass rates improved by 18%.”
  • “Authored 120 MCQs with explanations for a formative online exam; mapped to learning objectives and blueprint.”
  • “Led simulation debriefs for 30 learners using SimX virtual scenarios; wrote facilitator guides & assessment rubrics.”

9) What doesn’t work (common mistakes)

  • Applying without a teaching sample — many hiring managers ask for a 10–15 minute clip or a sample module.
  • Sending generic “I teach clinical medicine” emails — specific outcomes and samples convert.
  • Pricing by the hour from the start — packaged deliverables are easier to sell.
  • Ignoring local/regional needs — for African roles, show how you localised content or piloted low-bandwidth delivery.

10) Quick upskilling plan (30–90 days)

30 days (foundations)

  • Make 1 teaching clip, 10 MCQs, 1 one-page lesson plan. Create a short portfolio PDF.
  • Complete a short ID course (LinkedIn Learning / Coursera).
  • Sign up to Chegg/Varsity Tutors and apply to 3 tutoring gigs.

60 days (scale)

  • Complete an instructional design micro-credential. Start 1 small paid gig (MCQs, webinar).
  • Learn basic Storyline or Rise 360 for eLearning authoring.

90 days (specialise)

  • Pitch a 2-hour CPD mini-course to a university or NGO (use portfolio to negotiate).
  • Apply for adjunct/course author roles with at least 5 organizations from the directory.

 

1 — 90-Day Learning + Earning Plan

(Goal: become hireable for remote medical education work — tutoring, MCQ writing, short course authoring — and start earning within 30–60 days.)

Overview / targets

  • Core outcome (Day 90): A 1-page teaching portfolio, 2 platform profiles (e.g., Chegg + Lecturio/MedSchoolCoach pitch), and first paid gig (tutoring or micro-contract writing).
  • Revenue target (90 days): USD $200–800 cumulative (realistic starting range — depends on hours & platform).
  • Weekly time budget (realistic while clinically studying): 8–15 hours/week (adjust to exam/rotation load).

Phase 0 — Preparation (Days 0–7)

Immediate checklist (do these in first week):

  • Create a short professional email signature and LinkedIn headline:
    “Final-year medical student | Medical Educator & OSCE Tutor | REDCap basics | EAT availability”
  • Make a one-page CV (clinical + teaching highlights) and a 1-page portfolio shell (PDF or Google Doc). Save as Portfolio_YourName.pdf.
  • Record a 10–12 minute teaching video (phone camera + slides) on a topic you know well (e.g., “Approach to Acute Abdomen — 10 min”). Upload to unlisted YouTube or Vimeo and add link to portfolio.
  • Set up accounts: Chegg Tutors (or Varsity Tutors), Upwork, and LinkedIn job alerts for keywords “remote tutor”, “medical education”, “MCQ writer”.

Phase 1 — Quick Wins (Days 8–30) — Build proof & start earning

Learning tasks (hours: 6–10/wk)

  • Complete 1 short instructional design/teaching micro-course (LinkedIn Learning: “Instructional Design Foundations” or Coursera short course). (1–2 days)
  • Complete CITI or basic research ethics module (useful for university/MedEd roles). (~4–8 hrs)
  • Learn REDCap basics (free tutorials) — useful for course assessments or research-linked education.

Portfolio & artifacts (deliverables by day 30)

  • 10-min teaching video (done in week 1).
  • One 45-minute lesson plan (slides + learning objectives + 5 MCQs).
  • A sample set of 10 MCQs with clear learning-objective mapping and answers.

Earning actions (start earning by day 14–30)

  • Apply to Chegg Tutors / Varsity Tutors with your portfolio clip and availability. Start with 4-hour/week slots (EAT evenings).
  • Bid for 1–2 small gigs on Upwork: “create 10 MCQs” or “write 500–800 word patient education article.” Price competitively: e.g., $20–50 per small task to build reviews.
  • Outreach: Send 4 tailored emails/week to local universities, NGOs and platforms (use the email templates below).

KPIs by day 30:

  • 1 live tutoring session completed (and 1 positive review if platform allows).
  • Portfolio PDF with video + MCQs ready.

Phase 2 — Scale & Credential (Days 31–60)

Learning tasks (hours: 8–12/wk)

  • Finish an instructional design micro-credential or an ID specialisation (Coursera / FutureLearn) OR an AMWA short course if leaning toward medical writing.
  • Optional but valuable: Storyline or Rise 360 intro (for eLearning authoring) — 1–2 week crash course.
  • Complete a GCP or advanced CITI module if applying to universities/CRO-linked education roles.

Earning actions (hours: 6–12/wk)

  • Increase tutoring hours to 6–10/wk (raise hourly rate after 4–6 positive sessions).
  • Pitch your 45-minute pilot lecture/course to a local university department or a student society (paid or low-cost pilot fee). Use your portfolio clip as evidence.
  • Apply for MCQ writing / freelance editing at Editage / Cactus (submit your portfolio).
  • Start packaging a short paid mini-course on Teachable/Udemy (or offer a live 2-hour paid workshop for students in your country).

KPIs by day 60:

  • 3–5 repeat tutoring clients or steady weekly bookings.
  • Complete at least one paid micro-contract (MCQs, article, or workshop).
  • Instructional design micro-certificate acquired.

Phase 3 — Specialize & Position (Days 61–90)

Learning tasks (hours: 6–10/wk)

  • Polish your teaching portfolio: add testimonials (ask students), refine slides, add a “sample rubric” and a downloadable lesson plan.
  • Optional: start a blog or LinkedIn series summarizing clinical teaching tips (improves discoverability).

Earning actions (hours: 8–12/wk)

  • Pitch to higher-value targets: MedSchoolCoach, Lecturio, BMJ Learning, or course teams at University of Nairobi / Amref. Use the application emails below (tailored).
  • Convert your mini-course to an evergreen Udemy/Teachable product or offer it to a university as CPD content (paid).
  • Explore remote part-time roles: adjunct tutor, course moderator, or SME reviewer (aim for 1-2 contract offers).

KPIs by day 90:

  • Portfolio hosted as Portfolio_YourName.pdf with video + MCQs + 1 testimonial.
  • Earned $200–800 total across tutoring + micro-contracts.
  • 1 stable higher-value lead (university or platform) and at least 3 positive student reviews.

Suggested weekly schedule sample (for a busy final-year student — 12 hours/week side work)

  • Mon (1.5 hr): Portfolio work (MCQs / slide polish).
  • Tue (2 hr): Tutoring sessions (2 × 1 hr) or Upwork gigs.
  • Wed (1.5 hr): Micro-course study (ID / REDCap).
  • Thu (2 hr): Tutoring sessions or outreach emails (2 applications).
  • Fri (1 hr): Admin / invoicing / update portfolio.
  • Sat (2 hr): Create workshop / record lecture clip.
  • Sun (2 hr): Apply to 3 targeted roles + follow-ups.

Payment & invoicing tips (for Kenyan / African applicants)

  • Use Wise (TransferWise) or Payoneer for better FX rates; PayPal works but has higher fees and checks. Add invoicing details (name, tax ID if relevant) to your CV.
  • For NGOs/universities, request milestone-based payments (30% upfront for larger course builds).
  • Always have a written contract: deliverables, timelines, payment currency, method, and invoice schedule.

Risk & time management

  • Protect study time: mark exam weeks and reduce tutoring to maintenance level.
  • Avoid over-committing to daily synchronous slots if you have long clinical days. Use evening/weekend windows.

2 — Eight Personalized Application Emails (ready to paste)

Below: subject + body for each target. Replace placeholders in ALL CAPS with your details: [YOUR NAME], [MEDSCHOOL / ROLE], [PORTFOLIO LINK], [CV LINK], [AVAILABILITY IN EAT], [CONTACT PHONE / EMAIL].


1) Osmosis — Application for Content Contributor / Case Author

Subject: Content Contributor Application — Clinical Cases & MCQs — [YOUR NAME]

Body:
Hi Osmosis Team,

I’m [YOUR NAME], a final-year medical student at [MEDSCHOOL] (Kenya). I create concise, learner-centered microlectures and MCQ sets — please see a short 10-minute teaching clip and a sample set of 10 MCQs here: [PORTFOLIO LINK]. I have experience mapping questions to learning objectives and building OSCE-style clinical scenarios.

I’m excited to contribute case content or MCQs for Osmosis’s clinical streams. I’m available to start with a pilot set (10 cases or 50 MCQs) and can work evenings (EAT) Monday–Thursday 18:00–21:00. My CV is here: [CV LINK].

Best regards,
[YOUR NAME]
[PHONE] | [EMAIL] | Nairobi (EAT)


2) Lecturio — Application for Part-time Clinical Tutor / Case Author

Subject: Part-time Clinical Tutor / MCQ Author — [YOUR NAME]

Body:
Dear Lecturio Hiring Team,

I’m [YOUR NAME], a clinically active medical student based in Nairobi. I’m applying to contribute to Lecturio’s clinical question bank and to deliver short synchronous tutorial sessions for medical students. Please find a 10-min recorded lecture and 10-MCQ sample (with blueprint mapping) here: [PORTFOLIO LINK]. I’m familiar with creating high-yield, exam-facing content and working to strict blueprints.

I’m available for a paid pilot (2–3 MCQs or one 60-minute tutorial) and can adapt to your editorial style. CV attached: [CV LINK].

Warmly,
[YOUR NAME] — Nairobi, EAT | [EMAIL] | [PHONE]


3) MedSchoolCoach — Application for Remote Tutor / OSCE Coach

Subject: Remote OSCE Tutor — [YOUR NAME] (Kenya) — Availability EAT Evenings

Body:
Hi MedSchoolCoach Team,

I’m [YOUR NAME], a final-year medical student at [MEDSCHOOL], and I coach small groups for clinical skills and OSCE prep. I deliver structured debriefs and use rubrics to improve checklist performance — sample teaching clip & rubric here: [PORTFOLIO LINK]. I’m applying for part-time remote OSCE tutor roles and can take 3–6 hours/week in EAT evenings (18:00–21:00).

Happy to complete any platform competency test or sample session.

Thanks for your consideration,
[YOUR NAME] | [EMAIL] | [PHONE]


4) BMJ Learning / BMJ Group — Application for CME Content Contributor

Subject: CME Author / Clinical Reviewer Application — [YOUR NAME]

Body:
Dear BMJ Learning Editorial Team,

I’m [YOUR NAME], a Kenyan final-year medical student with experience authoring clinical teaching materials and MCQs aligned to learning objectives. I recently completed a short ID certificate and have CITI certification (link in portfolio). Please find an example CME-style lesson and 5 formative MCQs here: [PORTFOLIO LINK]. I’d be glad to contribute as a CME author or reviewer on topics in internal medicine, paediatrics, or exam-prep.

I can meet editorial timelines and supply referenced content in BMJ style. CV: [CV LINK].

Kind regards,
[YOUR NAME] — Nairobi, EAT


5) Chegg Tutors — Application to Become a Medical Tutor

Subject: Application: Medical Tutor (Anatomy/Clinical Medicine) — [YOUR NAME]

Body:
Hi Chegg Tutors team,

I’d like to join Chegg as a medical tutor (anatomy, clinical reasoning, exam prep). I’m [YOUR NAME], final-year medical student at [MEDSCHOOL] in Kenya, and I have experience teaching small groups and providing high-yield exam reviews. Here’s my 10-minute teaching clip + lesson plan: [PORTFOLIO LINK]. I’m typically available 18:00–22:00 EAT weekdays and 09:00–13:00 on weekends.

Thanks — looking forward to your onboarding steps.

Best,
[YOUR NAME] | [EMAIL] | [PHONE]


6) University of Nairobi — Application for Adjunct Tutor / eLearning Facilitator

Subject: Adjunct eLearning Tutor / Facilitator — [YOUR NAME], [MEDSCHOOL]

Body:
Dear [Department Contact / eLearning Team],

I’m [YOUR NAME], currently completing clinical training and keen to support remote teaching for undergraduate clinical modules at the University of Nairobi. I have experience designing short online sessions, REDCap basics, and MCQ writing — sample materials: [PORTFOLIO LINK]. I’d be pleased to run online small-group tutorials, assist with MCQ bank development, or support assessment marking for a short contract.

I’m available for 6–10 hours/week and have experience delivering content in low-bandwidth settings.

Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME] | [EMAIL] | [PHONE] — Nairobi (EAT)


7) Amref Health Africa — Application for Clinical Training / eLearning Contributor

Subject: eLearning Contributor — Clinical Training — [YOUR NAME]

Body:
Hello Amref Learning/Training Team,

I am [YOUR NAME], a final-year medical student in Kenya with experience in community health projects and remote teaching. I’d like to contribute to Amref’s eLearning modules or short CPD courses, especially those targeting frontline clinicians and community health workers. My portfolio (video + sample lesson + MCQs) is at: [PORTFOLIO LINK]. I’m familiar with low-bandwidth delivery and context-appropriate case design.

Happy to do a small paid pilot module.

Warm regards,
[YOUR NAME] | [EMAIL] | [PHONE]


8) Figure 1 — Application to Contribute Clinical Cases / Tutor

Subject: Clinical Case Contributor / Educator — [YOUR NAME]

Body:
Hi Figure 1 Team,

I’m [YOUR NAME], a final-year medical student based in Nairobi. I’d like to contribute anonymized clinical cases and short teaching commentaries for Figure 1’s learner community, and potentially lead short case-discussion sessions. Sample case + short teaching commentary in my portfolio: [PORTFOLIO LINK]. I’m experienced with image-based case writeups and patient confidentiality protocols.

Regards,
[YOUR NAME] | [EMAIL] | [PHONE]


Quick guidance for sending these emails

  • Attach your CV and portfolio PDF; include the portfolio link in the first paragraph.
  • Where possible, find and use a named contact (Course Lead, Editor, Hiring Manager) — otherwise send to the general editorial/hiring address.
  • Follow up once after 7–10 days with a concise check-in (use the follow-up templates in your tracker).

3 — Teaching Portfolio Template (single-page PDF or one-page website)

Make this a single downloadable file Portfolio_YourName.pdf. Below is the structure + sample content you can copy/paste.

Cover header (top)

  • Your name (bold) — [YOUR NAME]
  • Role: Final-year medical student, Medical Educator & Tutor
  • Location: Nairobi, Kenya (EAT) • Email • Phone • LinkedIn • One-line pitch: “OSCE coach & MCQ author — concise clinical teaching for finals & early clinicians.”

About / Short bio (2–3 lines)

  • Example: “I am a final-year medical student at [MEDSCHOOL] with two years’ experience delivering OSCE tutorials, writing MCQs and developing short online lessons for student groups. I create high-yield clinical teaching that maps directly to learning objectives.”

Teaching philosophy (2–3 lines)

  • “I use objective-driven microlearning: each 10-15 minute session targets one clinical skill or decision point and includes a short formative MCQ for immediate feedback.”

Key skills & certifications (bulleted)

  • CITI (link or certificate), Instructional Design micro-credential, REDCap basics, BLS (AHA), HIPAA/Data privacy training, Languages (English, Kiswahili).

Selected deliverables (with links)

  • 10-min Teaching Clip — “Approach to Acute Abdomen” — [UNLISTED YOUTUBE LINK]
  • Slide deck (1 lecture) — download link (PDF)
  • 10 MCQs mapped to objectives (PDF) — download link
  • Sample OSCE rubric (PDF) — download link

Sample lesson (one paragraph)

  • Title: “Short session: Acute Abdomen — 45 minutes”
    Learning objectives: list 3. Format: 10-min micro-lecture + 20-min case workshop + 10-min MCQ & feedback. Assessment: 5 MCQs + short written plan.

Testimonials / brief quotes (if any)

  • “Clear, structured and practical — helped me pass my OSCE.” — Student name, Year, med school (if you don’t have testimonials, offer a short pilot discount to get 2).

Availability & fees (brief)

  • Example: “Available evenings EAT weekdays and Saturday mornings. Typical rates: $15–30/hour for one-to-one tutoring; $60–120 for 60–90 minute workshops (negotiable).”

Footer (contact + attachments)

  • “CV attached. More samples on request. [EMAIL] • [PHONE] • [LINKEDIN]”

 

Closing practical tips (for African-based & international applicants)

  • Emphasize local clinical experience, languages, and low-bandwidth teaching strategies when applying to global programs wanting regional facilitators. heliumhealth.com+1
  • Use local job boards + global remote boards together (e.g., BrighterMonday / Jobberman + LinkedIn + FlexJobs). Kolabtree+1
  • Ask about payment currency and invoicing early (Payoneer, Wise, PayPal are common).
  • Keep a record of teaching hours and CPD points (use this to apply for more accredited work).

 

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