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.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible to:
mobilize the communities to play an effective role in promoting the practices related to maternal and neonatal child health, identify the areas of need for MNH promotion and education within the targeted communities
Conduct survey to identify the research staff for the formation of health committees
Prepare periodic workplans and progress reports for all activities and share with the line manager
Provide assistance in smooth implementation though teams
Supervise and, monitor field activities in covered and uncovered areas
Validation of field activities that is female support group meetings, female and group sessions
Conduct trainings of the project staff and refresher on need basis
Design research instruments
Strengthen the referral mechanism from community to MNH sites and Emergency Transport Fund System
Ensure that village health Committees provide full support to the stall in all activities
Support training and capacity building activities including to facilitate the identification and set up of the training venues, logistical aspects for the same along with the technical offers
Coordinate with local government representative
Check daily, weekly and monthly meetings at district level
Participate with staff in monthly meetings at district level
Requirements
You should have:
a Bachelors or MBBS; Masters will be preferred
at least two years year of relevant experience preferably in community settings/hospital or research facility
excellent interpersonal skills particularly communication skills
proficiency in the use of computer applications, particularly MS Word and excel
ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively
ability to work effectively in teams and resilience to cope-up with work pressure
excellent communication and report writing skills
willingness to work in community setting and travel as per work requirements.