Data Collector, Div of Women and Child health at Aga Khan University

, , Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Collection, Anthropometric Measurements, Communication Skills, Professional Integrity, Reliability, Responsibility, Computer Skills, MS Word, Excel

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Introduction: The Outreach and Research Programme of the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health has ten community-based field sites across Pakistan (including four in Karachi) and focuses on research for betterment of women and child health. The Department has a Nutritional Research Laboratory as well as an Infectious Disease Research Laboratory that cater to the needs of its research projects. It has well-acclaimed work to its credit both at the national and international level. 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. Responsibilities: Do household visits as per project protocol. Conduct maternal and newborn anthropometric measurements. Support the Senior Research Assistant during household visits and field activities. Any other logistic support that may be needed for the project. Ensure timely data collection and submission. Follow field protocols and report any challenges to the supervisor promptly requirements. Any other task assigned by the supervisor. Requirements: Matric and above. 1 year experience in hospital/ research facility. Person with experience of public interaction will be preferred. Ability to give oral instructions/information to patients and parents in colloquial English and/or Urdu. Effective communication skills. Demonstrating professional integrity. Mature, reliable and responsible. Able to understand and follow instructions. Ability to speak and understand job related English and Urdu. Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel) Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted

Responsibilities

The role involves conducting household visits according to project protocols, performing maternal and newborn anthropometric measurements, and supporting senior research staff during field activities. The collector must ensure timely data submission and adhere strictly to field protocols.