Research Associate, Department of Community Health Sciences

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.

Job Role / Responsibilities:

You are required to:

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.