Research Associate, Department of Community Health Sciences
Entity: Aga Khan University
Location: Matiari 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 standards relevant to Pakistan and the region. The affiliated Aga Khan University Hospital provides state-of-the-art clinical facilities and well-equipped diagnostic services. The University currently has teaching sites in Pakistan, East Africa, the United Kingdom, and Afghanistan, and is a major component of Aga Khan Development Network.
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.
The Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) is the leading unit of its type in Pakistan, recognized regionally and internationally for the relevance, quality, and extent of its work in support of public health and the development of primary health care systems. It comprises of five major operational sections: Epidemiology & biostatistics, Health policy & management, Population & reproductive health, Environmental health & climate change, and non-communicable diseases & mental health.
This is a grant-funded contractual position.
- conduct field surveys, interviews, and observations while ensuring data accuracy and adherence to protocols
- recruit participants, obtain informed consent, and fill out patient data forms
- ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day research and data collection operations
- liaise with supervisors and research coordinators regarding study-related activities
- prepare and submit daily/weekly progress reports
- assist in preparing research reports, manuscripts, and abstracts for publication or presentation
- facilitate meetings between research teams and community leaders
- manage and log data, complete Case Report Forms (CRFs), and resolve queries
- submit quality reports and other project-related documents in coordination with the study coordinator
- follow and implement all project-related SOPs and ethical guidelines during fieldwork
- prepare and present periodic reports related to project activities
- perform any other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:You should have:
- Doctor of Pharmacy or a relevant field
- at least one to two years of relevant experience, preferably in community settings, hospitals, or research facilities
- proficiency in data collection tools such as tablets and digital recorders
- strong analytical, documentation, and report-writing skills
- proficient in MS Word and Excel
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- strong time management and task prioritization abilities
- ability to work both independently and in teams, with resilience under work pressure
- willingness to travel and work in community settings as per project requirements.
Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.
