Research Coordinator, Clinical Trials Unit at Aga Khan University

Karachi, Punjab, Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical trials, Good clinical practice, Patient care, Phlebotomy, Specimen collection, Informed consent, Regulatory reporting, Data documentation, Patient screening, Patient recruitment, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Research ethics, Communication skills, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Research Coordinator, Clinical Trials Unit Entity Aga Khan University Location Karachi, Pakistan Introduction Aga Khan University was established in 1983 as an international university with an objective to promote human welfare in general, and the welfare of the people in the countries in which it operates, by disseminating knowledge and providing instruction, training, research and service in the health sciences, education and such other branches of learning as the University may determine. Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) is a Department dedicated to develop a center of excellence for high quality and high impact clinical trials both nationally & internationally. The Department promotes AKU’s vision by providing leadership, consultation and facilitation in different phases of clinical trials in compliance with the International Standards and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. The Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Research Coordinator, Clinical Trials Unit. Responsibilities You will be responsible to: liaise and coordinate study requirements with relevant units and departments of the institution, in line with AKU institutional policies organize and/or administer the informed consent process in conjunction with the PI coordinate and provide patient care in compliance with protocol requirements specific to patients screening, recruitment, scheduling, and study visit procedures. disburse investigational product upon written authorization from the PI and provide relevant teaching with respect to its administration. maintain study documentation as per protocol and GCP requirements (screening, subject recruitment, investigational drug accountability, enrolment, monitoring and study visit, adverse/serious adverse events etc.) review/monitor patients for changes such as in health status, response to investigational product, adverse events, compliance in use of investigational product, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance provide laboratory support services including phlebotomy and collection/handling of required specimens (e.g. stool, urine, nasal swabs) using standard techniques. draft and report SAE, annual/periodic reports to regulatory bodies and sponsor Requirements You should have: a degree in Medicine, or Masters/Bachelors level in Nursing or in any relevant Health Field (e.g. Pharm D) must have a current registration & be in good standing with their professional association at least one-year research experience with MBBS or 3 years clinical work experience in nursing or other (e.g. Pharm D). ability to work in teams excellent written and verbal communication skills in English integrity and strong research ethics. efficiency in MS office tools (Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel)

Responsibilities

The Research Coordinator will manage clinical trial study requirements, including patient recruitment, informed consent, and protocol compliance. They are also responsible for maintaining study documentation, monitoring patient health status, and providing laboratory support services.