Research Associate, Centre of Excellence for Trauma and Emergencies
Entity
Medical College
Location
Karachi, 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 Centre of Excellence for Trauma and Emergencies (CETE), collaborates with the Aga Khan Development Network partners, global academic institutions, public and private sectors, and funding agencies to champion multidisciplinary research and strengthen trauma and emergency systems, disaster preparedness, and emergency responsiveness, primarily in Pakistan and the rest of the developing world.
This is a grant-funded contractual position.
Responsibilities
- demonstrate expertise in clinical medicine, public health and health policy
- design and implement qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including survey design and data management
- develop and execute community-based interventions and health education programmes
- collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective project execution
- lead and conduct in-person classroom and educational training
- ensure effective communication and coordination among stakeholders
- collaborate with the team lead to support the implementation of community health worker (CHW) and telehealth initiatives
- conduct focus group discussions (FGDs) and qualitative research
- maintain accurate records of programme activities, data collection procedures and research protocols
- prepare written reports, presentations and manuscripts summarising research findings, programme outcomes and project updates for internal stakeholders and external audiences
- monitor programme quality, identify areas for improvement and propose recommendations to enhance programme effectiveness and efficiency
- collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including instructors, healthcare providers, research staff and community stakeholders, to facilitate communication, coordination and knowledge-sharing
- work closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, nurses, social workers and community health workers.
Requirements
You should have:
- a Master of Science in Public Health or MBBS from a prestigious institute
- one year of experience in a related field
- demonstrated expertise in clinical medicine, public health, and health policy
- proficiency in data analysis tools, such as SPSS, STATA, etc
- excellent problem-solving skills, showing initiative in taking on issues that require resolution
- the ability to demonstrate sound judgement in challenging and sensitive situations
- excellent written and verbal communication in English and Urdu
- strong organisational, project management, and planning skills
- superior interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, survey design, and data management practices.
Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.
