Rahim Mohamed

Rahim Mohamed is an E-learning Expert with ten (10) years of experience working with the Open University of Tanzania (O.U.T) and Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) respectively, which are among the best education institutions in Tanzania. Rahim specializes in educational technologies and computer programming. A flexible person who can easily adapt to variable circumstances and fit into a team while making valuable contributions.

E-learning Officer and Instructional Designer - Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) - Dar es Salaam

(2019-10)

• Manage and monitor Moodle LMS for all system users as super System Administrator
• Develop, revise and maintain highly interactive e-learning context in text, graphics and multimedia formats using, but not limited to animations, picture editing and video capture employing different software tools for the institution professional development courses
• Works with faculty to design and develop SCORM compliant e-learning interactive contents
• Develop storyboards and scripts for e-learning and virtual live trainings
• Upload and configure e-learning contents in the Learning Management System
• Assist course instructors in converting their course materials to a format that is suitable for online delivery
• Work with Directorate of ICT support team to review and implement appropriate technologies to promote efficient course development for the engaging contents
• Advise Directorate of ICT on learning management systems and earning technology investments, content, roll-out schedules and researching industry standards
• Provide ICT supports to staff and students on use of course promotion activities and develop training programs, self-help documents and online tutorials to assist course instructors
• Carryout graphic design activities including creating images and animations that identify a concept and convey a message
• Develop instructional programs that leverage new technologies and multimedia
• Apply interaction designs and interactive learning principles to instructional solutions for adult learners
• Select, modify and integrate existing instructional methods and technologies into the e-learning system
• Monitor courses in sessions to collect feedback and refine course materials and methods of course creation
• Monitor and evaluate the use of e-learning system at the University
• Developed course completions report plugin/module for MUHAS Moodle Learning Management System
• Developed e-learning analytics plugin/module for utilization check of MUHAS Moodle Learning Management System
• Customized the previous LMS to the current working LMS at the University (Moodle) to adapt the institution requirements
• Deployed the customized LMS(Moodle) to the University server
• Migrated data from the previous used LMS to the current working LMS at the University (Moodle)
• Upgraded LMS from Moodle 2.8.3 to 3.7.2 and later to 3.8.2 then finally to 4.3 Moodle versions
• Configured Moodle cron job for weekly backup of the system to the backup server
• Integrated Moodle LMS with live chat support, Zoom Video Conference and Turnitin Software for plagiarism check of students' academic works
• Facilitated Moodle LMS trainings to technical staff, academic staff and students (regularly)
• Implemented e-learning system(Moodle) security measures for the online exams
• Integrated e-learning system(Moodle) with Students Academic Records Information System(SARIS) and Single Sign On(SSO)
• Developed branded Moodle mobile application for the University
• Developed MUHAS Scientific Conference mobile application for the University
• Developed News Mobile Application for MUHAS university staff
• Developed News Mobile Application for MUHAS Students Organization
• Developed institution website for Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
• Managed more than 5000 LMS accounts for students, academic staff and technical staff
• Developed SCORM package materials for institution courses and uploading to the e-learning system (Moodle)
• Developed MUHAS Moodle LMS user manuals for system users
• Reviewed and tested other institution systems such as Research and Consultancy Management System, Fleet Management System and Files Management System at the University
• Evaluated the utilization of e-learning Management system and its operations (regularly)

E-learning System Administrator and Computer Programmer - Open University of Tanzania (O.U.T) - Dar es Salaam

(2016-07 - 2019-10)

• Managing and monitoring Learning Management System (OUTLeMS) for all system users
• Developing both online and offline interactive SCORM materials for use by students countrywide
• Facilitating trainings to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and students around different regions of the country on the use of learning management system (OUTLeMS) and the institution's ICT Services properly according to their given privileges and roles in the systems
• Working with subject matter experts to develop interactive study materials which are rich in multimedia before uploading to Learning Management System (OUTLeMS)
• Managing Turnitin software and creating accounts for subject matter experts necessary for testing plagiarized work from students on the e-learning platform
• Developed Live Chat system which offers synchronously (live) support to users' enquiries in Learning Management System (OUTLeMS)
• Restructured in-house-style course development requirements template as the institutional format used by instructors to upload their study/teaching materials to the Learning Management System (OUTLeMS)
• Facilitated training to tutors (SMEs) on usage of Learning Management System adhering to the institution in-house-style course development requirements (regularly)
• Developed course completion report tool for learning management system(Moodle) which checks if the in-house-style course layout guide is followed in the system with percentage allocations
• Facilitated Moodle LMS trainings to technical staff, academic staff and students (regularly)
• Developed custom Moodle (Learning Management System) Mobile App for Open University of Tanzania
• Developed LMS user manuals for system users
• Integrated Turnitin plagiarism system with the institution Learning Management System for checking plagiarized works of postgraduate students
• Integrated e-learning system(Moodle) with Students Academic Records Information System(SARIS) to verify students' payments before get enrolled to the course
• Integrated Moodle LMS with Zoom Video Conference
• Configured Moodle Cron job for weekly backup of the Learning Management system to the backup server
• Developed both online and offline interactive materials and packed in CDs for delivery to students in their institution regional centers
• Evaluated the utilization of e-learning Management system and its operations (regularly)

Bachelor of Science - ICT-Mediated Content Development (BSc. ICT-MCD) - The University of Dodoma (2013 - 2016)

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) - Tosamaganga Secondary School (2011 - 2013)

Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) - Yusuf Makamba Secondary School (2007 - 2010)