Data collector, Department of Medicine at Aga Khan University

, , Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data collection, REDCap, Microsoft Office, Excel, Data cleaning, Data analysis, Reporting, Communication, Professional integrity, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Data collector, Department of Medicine Entity: Aga Khan University Location: Karachi Department: Department of Medicine Introduction to the Aga Khan University: Chartered in 1983, it is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, Aga Khan University (AKU) provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists and has campuses, programmes and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its 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 This is a grant-funded contractual position. Key Responsibilities: The candidate will be responsible to: Collect survey data and physical measurements from participants across different areas of Karachi. Maintain and update collected data in REDCap and Excel databases Deliver intervention as guided by Principal Investigator (PI). Assist the PI in data cleaning, analysis, and reporting. Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and proper management of participant data in line with ethical requirements. Assist the PI in coordinating and liaising with field contact persons. Assist in preparation of study reports and documentation. Perform additional tasks as assigned by the PI. Requirements: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in medical or health-relateds field from a well-reputed local or international university. At least one year of relevant research experience preferably in community settings and/or research organizations Proficiency in utilizing computer applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Excel, REDCap and other relevant tools and applications. Ability to follow instructions. Ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced environment. Effective communication skills and demonstratable professional integrity. Aptitude to give oral instructions / information to participants in English and / or Urdu. Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted

Responsibilities

The candidate will collect survey data and physical measurements from participants in Karachi while maintaining databases in REDCap and Excel. They will also assist the Principal Investigator with data cleaning, analysis, reporting, and coordinating with field contacts.