Associate, Department of Community Health Sciences
Location: Karachi 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 Community Health Sciences (CHS) is the leading unit of its type in Pakistan, recognized regionally and internationally for the relevance, quality, and extent of its work in support of public health and the development of primary health care systems. It comprises of five major operational sections: Epidemiology & biostatistics, Health policy & management, Population & reproductive health, Environmental health & climate change, and non-communicable diseases & mental health. This is a grant-funded contractual position. Job Role / Responsibilities: You will be responsible to:
assist in planning, organizing, and managing research activities and timelines
support in the development and implementation of operational processes and procedures
ensure timely communication and information flow across relevant teams and stakeholders
monitor research project progress and assist in preparing progress reports
organize meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and recording minutes
manage project logistics, including procurement and inventory of materials and supplies
prepare and submit regulatory applications in consultation with the project lead for approvals from the Ethical Review Committee (ERC), Institutional Review Board (IRB), and National Bioethics Committees (NBCs)
prepare materials for conferences, workshops, and other dissemination activities
support training sessions or workshops related to the research project
perform other duties as assigned by the principal investigator (PI) or research supervisor.
Eligibility Criteria / Requirements: You should have:
a minimum bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field
at least two years of relevant experience in administrative work
good networking and interpersonal skills
resilience and the ability to cope with work pressure
the capability to manage a team, work independently, and take initiative
strong verbal and written communication skills
proficiency in computers, especially MS Office.
Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.
