Instructor (Research), Department of Paediatrics & Child Health

Entity:
Medical College

Location: 
Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction:
The Outreach and Research Programme of the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health has ten community-based field sites across Pakistan (including four in Karachi) and focuses on research for betterment of women and child health. The Department has a Nutritional Research Laboratory as well as an Infectious Disease Research Laboratory that cater to the needs of its research projects. It has well-acclaimed work to its credit both at the national and international level.

You will be responsible to provide research and technical support to the department faculty in developing grant proposals, initiate research activities, run research projects and collaborate with other departments under the guidance of faculty. You will work in liaison with current researchers on identifying and developing future research and funding initiatives, developing and managing current and future research administration.

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.

This is a grant funded contractual position.

Responsibilities:
You will be responsible to:

• supervise and monitor domiciliary visits and hire study staff and provide training to them as per the protocols and guidelines of study
• prepare and compile periodic study progress reports and present the study results as per the requirements
• prepare and submit daily progress reports of all teams to the supervisor
• coordinate with the data management unit for data-related issues and updates
• develop high quality research proposals for funding agency.
   

Requirements:
You should have:

• a master’s degree in Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Health Policy & Management, Public Health, Healthcare Management, Sociology or any other relevant discipline 
• at least two years of relevant experience at management level, preferably in healthcare or research organization of good repute
• comprehensive knowledge of modern research tools and techniques
• excellent project management skills including ability to lead work force and manage resources effectively
• strong management and report writing skills
• proficiency in the use of related computer applications
• excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to present complex ideas and information in clear and meaningful form to various stakeholders
• excellent ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and meet stringent deadlines.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.