Research Specialist, Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health at Aga Khan University

, , Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Epidemiology, Statistics, Data Management, Research Design, Biostatistics, Report Writing, Project Supervision, Quality Assurance, Data Analysis, Research Ethics, English Communication, Computer Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Research Specialist, Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health Entity: Aga Khan University Location: Karachi 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. Responsibilities You will be responsible to supervise project activities related to field and data management to ensure quality control, while maintaining good working relationship with staff, community and various stakeholders involved. Specific responsibilities include to: Ensure proper identification and registration of patients as per study protocol; supervise and monitor domiciliary visits; monitor and report mortality and hospital surveillance; monitor and report on the disease surveillance from non-project facilities (private and public sectors, and NGOs); provide training to the study staff as per the protocols and guidelines of study; ensure the completeness, proper filings, and archiving of the CRFs; ensure the double entry is done for data entry; 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; to develop high quality research proposals for funding agency; conduct research and contribute in publications. es etc. Requirements You should have: MSc. In Epidemiology and Statistics / MPH / Master’s in HPM/M.Sc. in Anthropology/Statistics, M.A. Sociology or equivalent; interest in Statistics will be preferred; two to Three years of experience in relevant field; willingness for frequent travel to other locations for overseeing quality assurance of research projects and training of local staff; knowledge of survey and other research designs; excellent Team Player; knowledge of Data collection, analysis and interpretation in terms of report writing and biostatics; knowledge of Statistical programs; integrity and strong research ethics; excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; strong computer skills. Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

Supervise project activities related to field and data management to ensure quality control and protocol adherence. Develop high-quality research proposals, conduct research, and contribute to academic publications.