Postdoctoral Fellow, Medicine at Aga Khan University

Karachi, Punjab, Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research Project Management, Data Analysis, Staff Training, Process Evaluation, Developing SoPs, Quality Checks, Field Staff Evaluation, Logistics Management, Stakeholder Liaison, Report Compilation, Independent Work, Research Ethics, Academic Writing, Partnership Building, Field Activity Planning, Conceptual Input

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Postdoctoral Fellow, Medicine Entity: Aga Khan University Location: Karachi Department: 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 a grant funded contractual position. Key Responsibilities: The selected candidate will serve as a full-time researcher in the Department of Medicine, with 100%25 research time supported by the Centre for IMPACT grant awarded to the Department. The primary purpose of this role is to support the implementation of CVD (cardiovascular diseases) research and capacity-building activities, while contributing to the University’s and Department’s independent CVD research capacity. The candidate will plan, execute, and manage CVD-related research projects, including monitoring, process evaluation, and data analysis, while completing on the-job research training. They will also publish and present findings under the mentorship and guidance of the Pls of the grant. In addition, the role entails overall coordination of the research project, including preparing and updating project documents, training research staff, implementing activities across field sites in Thatta and Matiari, liaising with stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution, and compiling reports. The candidate will be responsible to: Implementation and supervision of Research project, ensure training research staff and LHWs and LHS. Device process of monitoring of field activities to ensure quality and as per set timelines. Developing SoPs for project and administrative processes and procedures to facilitate standardized practices at field sites, hiring and training of field staff as per projects requirements. Prepare progress of the project activities, coordinating data managers for data management, coordinating with laboratory management for specimen testing and reporting. Evaluating the performance of field staff and providing feedback to them, conducting internal audits and quality checks on-going research activities and reporting to the principal investigators with action plans and recommendations Hiring and training of SR, and other staff as per projects requirements. Collaborating closely with administrative staff to ensure sufficient supplies and optimal staff as at field sites on day-to-day basis. Preparing and managing field schedules and ensure required logistics to meet the timelines. Ensure quality checks by random field visits Liaise with community and government stake holders and other collaborators and all tiers to ensure smooth running of projects’ activities within the settings Preparation and compilation of study progress report In collaboration with the Data Manager, produce monthly project reports. Present the study results as per the requirement. Any other task/s assign by the PI/Co-PIs Incumbent will be required to travel to field sites (Thatta and Matiari); might require staying at remote locations as per the requirement of project activities; International travels will also be involved as per the requirement. Requirements: PhD Research with a focus on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) or Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs), from AKU or a recognized university. Relevant field or research experience in NCD/CVD studies, including community or population-based research, is preferred. Strong understanding of research design, data collection, analysis, and dissemination in health research Experience of working at an academic institution/university as a research faculty will be an added advantage. Long term commitment to NCD research, and interest in NCD is also a added advantage. Capability to manage field team, work independently and take initiative. Excellent training skills. Ability to plan field activities and/or complex tasks. Integrity and strong research ethics. Ability to provide conceptual and technical input to a diverse range of research studies in the department and the institution. Ability to work collegially with community and government stakeholders. Familiarity with government health system particularly in rural settings. Good academic writing skills. Capability to manage field team, work independently and take initiative. Ability to build and promote partnerships across the organization and beyond; Those with clinical or public health experience or in Non communicable disease research will be preferred; Involvement in trials will be of added advantage. Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will serve as a full-time researcher supporting the implementation of CVD research and capacity-building activities, involving planning, execution, monitoring, and data analysis for related projects. Responsibilities also include overall project coordination, staff training, developing standard operating procedures, and compiling progress reports for the Principal Investigators.