Senior Research Coordinator, Paediatrics %26… at Aga Khan… · 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 Paediatrics & Child Health, under the Women & Child Health Division, conducts research initiatives focused on improving child development and health outcomes. The department supports multidisciplinary research activities and collaborates with communities and field sites to generate evidence that informs programmes and interventions for children and families.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Research Coordinator will support project implementation by coordinating administrative, operational and logistical activities, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring smooth functioning of project activities and field operations.

Specific responsibilities include to:

• provide assistance to the project team in fleet and resource management
• coordinate with administrative and fleet management teams to arrange vehicles and resources required for project activities
• act as liaison between the Principal Investigator and the Office of Research and Graduate Studies to resolve concerns and facilitate timely submissions
• handle petty cash, transport management and support the smooth running of office operations
• provide assistance in the hiring of research staff
• monitor staff charging and shuffling activities
• plan and organise project-related meetings, conferences, seminars and visits in coordination with budgeting and logistics teams
• oversee logistical and administrative tasks at assigned field sites
• control and monitor administrative activities of the project at field sites
• visit field sites for monitoring and audit purposes
• undertake any other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor and Principal Investigator.

Requirements:

You should have:

• MA/MSc in Psychology or a related medical background
• experience of conducting research or psychological therapy with children
• familiarity with developmental assessment tools such as GSED, IDELA and INCLEN
• 2 to 4 years of work experience in an administrative or business position
• excellent communication and supervisory skills
• good written and verbal communication skills in Urdu and English
• ability to manage time and prioritise tasks effectively
• resilience and ability to cope with work pressure and stringent deadlines
• willingness to travel and work in communities and rural field sites
• proficiency in computer applications, particularly MS Office.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

This is a close-ended position.

Disclaimer: The Aga Khan University is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment which is free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at AKU are based on business needs, job requirements and individual's qualifications and experience, without regard to race, colour, caste or creed, national, social or ethnic origin, gender (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification). AKU does not discriminate among the job candidates on account of any of these characteristics.