Research Associate – Aga Khan University

Job Description
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.
The department is carrying out a research study which aims to assess the impact of vaccine on Rotavirus associated Gastroenteritis among children in Pakistan. Globally, Rotavirus is one of the most common causes of severe Gastroenteritis in children less than 5 years of age. Pakistan has recently introduced vaccine against Rotavirus in routine immunization programme, with co-financing from Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI).

Responsibilities:
You will be responsible to supervise and monitor the research activities including data collection as well as maintain necessary records, create and sustain liaison with the relevant stakeholders for the smooth implementation of all necessary activities of the project. Specific responsibilities include to:
assist the supervisor in the development of research instruments for the projects according to their objectives
ensure validity of data collected from the field
independently conduct interviews and prepare detailed notes for it
ensure proper data collection as per the project guidelines
follow and ensure field implementation of project related SOPs and guidelines, as defined in the research project
assist supervisors in carrying out day-to-day research work
prepare and present periodic project related activity reports
keep track and follow-up with research teams on progress reports of the project
provide assistance in the preparation of periodic research and progress reports
ensure quality control by random checks and field monitoring.

Requirements:
You should have:
at least a Masters degree in Science or Arts or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BScN) from a recognized university
at least two years of relevant experience in health research
good interpersonal skills particularly communication skills
proficiency in the use of computer applications, particularly MS Office
ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively
ability to work effectively in teams and resilience to cope-up with work pressure
good communication and report writing skills.
willingness to work in the community settings and travel to field sites in the adjoining areas of Dadu.
This is a close-ended position to be based in Lahore and Peshawar.

Apply
You should send your detailed CV by email to human.resources@aku.edu and mention the position applied for in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications should be submitted latest by March 1, 2020

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