Research Coordinator, Institute for Global Health & Development at Aga Khan University

Karachi, Punjab, Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Monitoring, Coordination, Training, Stakeholder Liaison, Proposal Development, Auditing, Data Entry, Reporting, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Writing, Survey Design, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Biostatistics

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Research Coordinator, Institute for Global Health & Development Location: Mityari, 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. This a grant funded contractual position. Job Role / Responsibilities: You will be responsible for: Supervise and monitor all field activities at all field sites around the Pakistan; coordinate with staff working at field sites in multiple cities of Pakistan for the completion of task within the stipulated timelines; provide training to the project staff at multiple field sites; coordinate with Government and Community stakeholders for carrying out the project activities in high-risk areas of Pakistan; visit field sites for monitoring and auditing purpose to ensure proper field operations as per the guidelines and SoPs provided; actively work on proposal development of research studies; liaison with granting agencies and other stake holders for project operations; ensure the completeness, proper entry and archiving of the CRFs and / or questionnaires; monitor and report on the disease surveillance from non-project facilities (private and public sectors, and NGOs); prepare and present weekly, fortnightly and monthly project reports and presentations for the progress of study being carried out at multiple locations. Requirements: You should have: MBBS/ MPH/MSc Epi Bio/MA or equivalent; 2-3 years of related work experience at community level; strong communication and interpersonal skills; team player; good writing skills; basic Knowledge of survey and other research designs; data collection, analysis and interpretation in terms of report writing and biostatics; strong interpersonal skills and communication; willingness to work on field sites. Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

The coordinator will supervise and monitor all field activities across various sites in Pakistan, coordinating staff efforts to meet timelines and providing necessary training to project personnel. Responsibilities also include liaising with government and community stakeholders, conducting site visits for monitoring and auditing, and actively participating in research proposal development.