Instructor (Research), Department of Paediatric and Child Health (Two Posit at Aga Khan University

, , Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Policy, Management, Public Health, Healthcare Management, Sociology, Project Management, Report Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Data Management, Research Proposals, Training, Supervision, Resource Management, Modern Research Tools, Multiple Task Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Instructor (Research), Department of Paediatrics & Child Health (Two Positions) Entity Medical College Location Karachi, Pakistan Introduction The Aga Khan University is a private, international university committed to international standards of excellence in teaching, research and service. Its teaching hospital, the Aga Khan University Hospital has been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission International for achieving the highest international healthcare standards. 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. Education Fellows project at PDCN. 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. These are grant-funded contractual position. Responsibilities You will be responsible to: supervise and monitor domiciliary visits and hire study staff and provide training to them as per the protocols and guidelines of study prepare and compile periodic study progress reports and present the study results as per the requirements prepare and submit daily progress reports of all teams to the supervisor coordinate with the data management unit for data-related issues and updates develop high quality research proposals for funding agency. Requirements You should have: a master’s degree in Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Health Policy & Management, Public Health, Healthcare Management, Sociology or any other relevant discipline at least two years of relevant experience at management level, preferably in healthcare or research organization of good repute comprehensive knowledge of modern research tools and techniques excellent project management skills including ability to lead work force and manage resources effectively strong management and report writing skills proficiency in the use of related computer applications excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to present complex ideas and information in clear and meaningful form to various stakeholders excellent ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and meet stringent deadlines. Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

You will supervise and monitor domiciliary visits, hire and train study staff, and prepare periodic study progress reports. Additionally, you will coordinate with the data management unit and develop high-quality research proposals for funding agencies.