Research Specialist, Institute for Global Health and Development at Aga Khan University

Badin, Sindh, 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

Project Management, Data Management, Quality Control, Supervision, Research Proposal Development, Report Compilation, Stakeholder Liaison, Logistics Coordination, Task Delegation, Data Quality Assurance, Interpersonal Skills, Resource Management, Survey Monitoring, Staff Training

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Research Coordinator, Institute for Global Health & Development Location: Badin, 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. 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 will be to: supervise and monitor survey-related field activities, ensure proper identification and registration of research subject as per study protocols, supervise and monitor domiciliary visits hire study staff and provide training to them as per the protocols and guidelines of study develop high quality research proposals for funding agency prepare and compile periodic study progress reports and present the study results as per the requirements support the Manager in obtaining permissions from provincial health and administrative authorities for survey implementation develop and share operational plan for training, data collection and monitoring liaison with key partners for monitoring activities in different field operations and perform monitoring visits to ensure data quality identify logistics for survey teams with the support of AKU line departments delegate tasks between teams for various project activities coordinate with data management unit for data related issues and updates, prepare and submit daily progress reports of all teams to the supervisor. Requirements You should have: at least a Master’s degree in Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Health Policy & Management, Public Health, Healthcare Management, Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology or any other relevant discipline at least three years of relevant experience at management level, preferably in healthcare or research organization of good repute comprehensive knowledge of modern research tools and techniques excellent project management skills including ability to lead work force and manage resources effectively strong management and supervision skills excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to present complex ideas and information in clear and meaningful form to various stakeholders excellent ability to manage multiple tasks effectively under work pressure willingness for extensive travelling to various field sites for monitoring and supervision. Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

The role involves supervising project activities related to field operations and data management to ensure quality control while maintaining stakeholder relationships. Specific duties include monitoring survey activities, registering research subjects, hiring and training field staff, and developing high-quality research proposals.