Senior Research Assistant, Provost Office COE at Aga Khan University

Peshawar City Tehsil, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Participant Screening, Baseline Assessment, Enrollment, Informed Consent, Quantitative Data Collection, Qualitative Data Collection, Case Report Forms, Electronic Data Collection, Data Recording, Follow Up, Compliance Monitoring, Adverse Event Reporting, Protocol Deviation Reporting, Confidentiality, Time Management, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Senior Research Assistant, COE Department: COE Location: Peshawar Introduction to the Aga Khan University: 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 Roles / Responsibilities: To work with the Research Specialist and Research Manager on a research project in order to investigate/establish the aims and objectives of the research project. The incumbent will be responsible to: Conduct participant screening/baseline assessment, enrollment, and informed consent procedures in accordance with study protocols and ethical standards; collect high-quality quantitative and/or qualitative data using structured questionnaires, Case Report Forms (CRFs), and electronic data collection tools; ensure accurate and timely recording of all study-related information, maintaining completeness and consistency of CRFs and survey tools; visit different households for the follow up of participants assigned to different groups (SQLNS, MQLNS) in the assigned communities to ensure the successful completion of data collection; ensure timely and accurate recording of all the study related information in the hand handled electronic device, maintaining quality and completeness of the data; support distribution tracking and compliance monitoring of study intervention under protocol guidance; identify and promptly report any adverse events, protocol deviations, or field challenges to the Research Supervisor; always maintain confidentiality and privacy of participant information; any other official tasks assigned by the Supervisor or management. Requirements: The applicant should have: Bachelors or intermediate with diploma in nursing, midwifery, or another relevant field; two years’ experience as data collectors, enumerators or surveyors; sensitivity to cultural differences; ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively; good communication and interpersonal skills; resilience and ability to cope with work pressure; willing to work in communities; good knowledge of utilization of handheld devices for data collection. Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will collaborate with the Research Specialist and Research Manager to establish the aims and objectives of the research project. Key duties include conducting participant screening, enrollment, informed consent, collecting high-quality data using various tools, and ensuring accurate recording of all study-related information.