Research Associate, Department of Medicine - MC at Aga Khan University

Karachi, Punjab, Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Implementation, Field Research, Qualitative Data Collection, Quantitative Data Collection, In-Depth Interviews, Focus Group Discussions, Surveys, Questionnaires, Data Analysis, Literature Reviews, Communication, Record Keeping, Report Writing, Manuscript Writing, Grant Writing, Research Ethics

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Research Associate Entity: Aga Khan University Location: Karachi Introduction to the Aga Khan University: Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) 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, AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists and has campuses, programs 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. Job Roles/Responsibilities: You will be responsible to: Assist supervisors in overall program implementation and field-based research activities Mandatory field visits twice a week or as per project requirement Conduct data collection using qualitative (in-depth interviews, focus group discussions) and quantitative (surveys/questionnaires) methods Perform mandatory field visits (minimum twice weekly or as per project requirement) in Thatta and Matiari, including monitoring and verbal autopsy activities Support development and implementation of research tools Conduct literature reviews and assist in data analysis according to study objectives Coordinate communication between the research team and stakeholders/ Filed team for smooth data collection Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of research protocols and ethical approvals Conduct field visits for monitoring activities and facilitate monitoring visits as required Assist in preparation of weekly, monthly, and progress reports Contribute to manuscript writing, abstracts, and research publications Assist in grant writing and proposal development by identifying funding opportunities Prepare and deliver presentations at conferences and workshops Ensure compliance with research ethics, protocols, and regulatory requirements Maintain accurate documentation of ethical approvals and study records Stay updated with scientific literature relevant to the research area Perform any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor or Principal Investigator. Requirements: You must have: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health from a recognized institution One to two years of experience in community-based research (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate with team members and stakeholders Excellent written communication skills, including report writing and meeting minutes documentation Basic scientific writing skills with participation in 1–2 research publications (preferred) Willingness to work in community settings and travel/stay at remote field locations as required Ability to effectively work in shifts as well as independently. Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

The Research Associate will assist supervisors with overall program implementation and conduct mandatory field visits twice weekly for qualitative and quantitative data collection, including monitoring and verbal autopsy activities. Responsibilities also include supporting research tool development, literature reviews, data analysis, and preparing progress reports and publications.