Research Coordinator, Department of Community Health Sciences
Location Karachi, 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 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.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- report to the Principal Investigator (PI) regarding field activities, administration, and project support
- ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of research and data collection activities
- supervise research staff and field teams to ensure adherence to study protocols
- liaise with investigators, project teams, and field staff to coordinate research activities
- monitor the progress of fieldwork and ensure accurate record-keeping
- assist in data management and data analysis
- prepare reports, manuscripts, and abstracts for publication as required
- organise and maintain records of research materials and project documentation
- ensure compliance with all research protocols and ethical standards
- provide troubleshooting and strategic management support as needed
- facilitate logistics for field activities and support community-based research implementation.
Requirements
You should have:
- a master’s degree in a relevant field, preferably MSPH or MSc in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- at least two years of related work experience
- strong project management, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills
- proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office, STATA, and Google Colab
- effective time management and ability to prioritise tasks efficiently
- strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
- willingness to work actively in the communities and travel to field sites regularly.
Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.
