Job Description
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 the betterment of women and child health. The Department has a Nutritional Research Laboratory as well as an Infectious Disease Research Laboratory that caters to the needs of its research projects. It has well-acclaimed work to its credit both at the national and international level.
The Aga Khan University invites applications for the grant-funded contractual position of Research Associate (Sonologist) in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible to:
- ensure clear images for diagnostic purposes and make adjustments to the sonographic equipment when necessary
- monitor and care for patients to ensure their safety and comfort during the procedures
- select and examine images, look for differences between healthy and pathological areas, and determine if the scope of the exam should be extended, based on preliminary findings
- complete the appropriate documentation and maintaining patients' histories and medical records
- assist the healthcare teams during procedures
- maintain and clean the sonographic equipment
- prepare ultrasound equipment and exam room ensuring proper sterilization and safety procedures are followed
- review images to ensure a clear image of the area requested.
Requirements
You should have:
- a diploma in sonography or relevant degree
- at least one to two years of experience in community 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
- resilience to cope-up with work pressure
- good report writing skills and willingness to work in the community settings and travel to field sites.
Job Details
- Job Location
- Karachi Pakistan
- Company Industry
- Other Business Support Services
- Company Type
- Unspecified
- Employment Type
- Unspecified
- Monthly Salary Range
- Unspecified
- Number of Vacancies
- Unspecified