Research Associate at Aga Khan University

Karachi, Punjab, Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Mobilization, Maternal Health, Neonatal Health, Child Health, Survey Conducting, Report Writing, Team Supervision, Field Monitoring, Training Design, Capacity Building, Logistical Management, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Applications, Time Management, Prioritization

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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. Responsibilities You will be responsible to: mobilize the communities to play an effective role in promoting the practices related to maternal and neonatal child health, identify the areas of need for MNH promotion and education within the targeted communities Conduct survey to identify the research staff for the formation of health committees Prepare periodic workplans and progress reports for all activities and share with the line manager Provide assistance in smooth implementation though teams Supervise and, monitor field activities in covered and uncovered areas Validation of field activities that is female support group meetings, female and group sessions Conduct trainings of the project staff and refresher on need basis Design research instruments Strengthen the referral mechanism from community to MNH sites and Emergency Transport Fund System Ensure that village health Committees provide full support to the stall in all activities Support training and capacity building activities including to facilitate the identification and set up of the training venues, logistical aspects for the same along with the technical offers Coordinate with local government representative Check daily, weekly and monthly meetings at district level Participate with staff in monthly meetings at district level Requirements You should have: a Bachelors or MBBS; Masters will be preferred at least two years year of relevant experience preferably in community settings/hospital or research facility excellent interpersonal skills particularly communication skills proficiency in the use of computer applications, particularly MS Word and excel ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively ability to work effectively in teams and resilience to cope-up with work pressure excellent communication and report writing skills willingness to work in community setting and travel as per work requirements. Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

The role involves mobilizing communities for maternal and neonatal child health promotion, conducting needs assessments, and preparing periodic work plans and progress reports for all activities. Responsibilities also include supervising field activities, validating sessions, and strengthening referral mechanisms.