E4H FED TA: Research Associate

Palladium Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited

Islamabad , Pakistan

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The Junior National Short-Term Technical Advisor (STTA) – Research Associate will provide technical support to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) in developing an implementation-oriented proposal to integrate primary health care (PHC), universal health coverage (UHC), International Health Regulations (IHR), and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) competencies into pre-service medical and dental education. This role is part of the Evidence for Health (E4H) programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), which aims to strengthen Pakistan’s healthcare system by supporting government institutions to deliver equitable, quality, and efficient health services. The position involves evidence generation, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and proposal development to align medical and dental education with national health priorities.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the inception phase by confirming scope, objectives, and stakeholder roles with PMDC and mapping key actors within medical and dental education systems.
- Conduct a comprehensive review of existing MBBS and BDS curricula to assess current integration of PHC, UHC/EPHS, IHR/health security, and AMR competencies, identifying gaps and entry points for enhancement.
- Analyze faculty capacity, training needs, and availability of teaching resources, including practical exposure opportunities in community and clinical settings.
- Develop evidence-based advocacy materials and facilitate structured consultations with PMDC, universities, faculty, and technical partners to build consensus on priority competencies and integration strategies.
- Support PMDC in drafting a practical, feasible proposal outlining priority competencies, curriculum integration points, assessment methods, faculty development needs, and institutional responsibilities.
- Assist in finalizing the proposal and creating an implementation roadmap detailing sequenced actions, resource requirements, monitoring indicators, and regulatory considerations.
- Conduct knowledge-transfer sessions with PMDC counterparts to ensure sustainable adoption and ongoing oversight through existing regulatory and accreditation mechanisms.
- Ensure alignment of the proposal with national health policies, E4H programme objectives, and relevant donor initiatives to avoid duplication and maximize impact.

Required Qualifications

- Master’s degree in public health, health policy, medical education, health systems, social sciences, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of five years’ experience in policy or programme support, medical education, health systems strengthening, or public health.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex evidence and identify actionable gaps.
- Excellent coordination and communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders and facilitate consensus-building.
- Experience working with regulatory bodies or academic institutions in health education is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Familiarity with Pakistan’s health system priorities, including SDG 3, UHC, PHC, IHR, and AMR frameworks.
- Understanding of curriculum development processes, accreditation standards, and faculty capacity-building in medical and dental education.
- Experience collaborating with government agencies, development partners, and technical institutions.
- Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact national initiative that shapes the future competencies of medical and dental graduates.
- Engagement with a multidisciplinary team within a respected international health programme.

The assignment is expected to last approximately 45 days between November 2026 and March 2027, subject to final confirmation. The role offers a unique chance to influence health workforce education in alignment with evolving national health priorities and global standards.