Manager (Research), Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health

Manager (Research), Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health

Entity: Aga Khan University

Location: Karachi

Introduction to the Aga Khan University:

The Aga Khan University is a private, international university committed to international standards of excellence in teaching, research and service. Its teaching hospital, the Aga Khan University Hospital has been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission International for achieving the highest international healthcare standards.

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.

This is a grant-funded contractual position.

Job Role / Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for overall coordination of the research project which involves preparation and update of project documents, communication with collaborators and investigators, implementation of project in the field sites and compilation of various reports. Specific responsibilities include to:

• plan, implement and supervise project related field activities
• coordinate in hiring of project staff, conduct their trainings, monitor and provide feedback to staff on their performance, prepare reports, attend meetings with collaborators for the study project
• supervise data entry activities, share project progress with the Principal Investigator
• coordinate with laboratory management for specimen testing and reporting
• develop SOPs for project, administrative processes and procedures to facilitate standardized practices at all field sites
• conduct internal audits for ongoing research projects and share report to the Principal Investigators with recommendations
• work closely with administrative staff to ensure discipline, sufficient supplies and availability of project staff at the field sites on daily basis
• prepare and manage the duty rosters of all field staff on holidays or during city disturbances
• observe, troubleshoot and report to higher management with solutions of identified problems for efficient performance at field sites, liaison with community stakeholders and project staff to ensure smooth running of project activities within the project settings.

Requirements:

You should have:

• Masters in Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Sociology, Public Health or Health Policy Management preferably with MBBS background; candidates having Diploma in Child Health or Certification in Good Clinical Practices (GCP) would be preferred
• at least five years of relevant experience with at least three years of experience at senior level preferably in healthcare or research organization of good repute
• sound knowledge of research methods, theories of society and social issues such as differences in gender, cultural and religious beliefs 
• good understanding of health systems particularly community demands, raising activities, district office liaison, health facility support and rural Sindh context
• skills of critical analysis and interpretation of information, 
• capability to manage field teams, work independently and take initiative
• capacity to conduct qualitative exploratory research
• ability to evaluate the social research projects, plan and organize field activities and complex tasks
• good interpersonal and communication skills; 
• excellent English writing and speaking skills and command of Sindhi language 
• good computer skills, particularly MS Office.

This is the closed-ended position to be based in Karachi.