Entity: Aga Khan University
Location: Matiari, Pakistan
Introduction:
Aga Khan University, chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private international university, is committed to the provision of education, research and health care of international standard relevant to Pakistan and the region. The affiliated Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has well-equipped investigative services and provides state-of-the-art clinical facilities. AKUH is the first hospital in Pakistan to be awarded the prestigious Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) for practicing the highest internationally-recognized healthcare standards.
The Department of Medicine at The Aga Khan University Hospital, comprises of independent sections of Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Neurology, and Pulmonary & Critical Care. The Department has over 70+ full-time Faculty with a strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate education and research. Residency Programmes are offered in Internal Medicine, Neurology, Adult Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary Medicine, Nephrology and Dermatology, as well as Fellowship Programmes in Clinical Neurophysiology & Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Interventional Cardiology and Infectious Diseases.
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.
Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Field Coordinator in the Department of Medicine.
*This is a one-year contractual position.
Responsibilities:
You will be responsible to:
develop detailed field operation plans, including timelines, and allocation of available resources
provide guidance and support to field teams to ensure they adhere to study protocol, project timelines and quality standards
conduct regular monitoring and address any issues or challenges faced by field personnel
coordinate and oversee the supplies of necessary materials, and equipment maintenance for field operations
serve as the primary point of contact between field teams and project core team
prepare regular reports on field activities, progress, and challenges
collaborate with local communities and stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of projects
address community concerns and promote positive relationships between the study team and the local population.
Requirements:
You should have:
a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., project management, logistics, social sciences)
proven experience in field coordination, preferably in community-based projects. At least 1-year prior experience is preferred
strong organizational and project management skills
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
proficiency in relevant software and tools for data tracking and reporting
basic to advanced phlebotomy skills (preferred) or any other relevant background for said skills (e.g., LHV, nursing, midwifery, etc)
Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.
