Research Associate, Institute for Global Health and Development

The Aga Khan University (AKU), a distinguished private international institution known for its excellence in teaching, research, and healthcare services, is seeking a qualified candidate for a grant-funded contractual position based in Gilgit-Baltistan within the Institute of Global Health Development at the Medical College. AKU is committed to maintaining the highest international standards, as evidenced by its teaching hospital’s accreditation by the Joint Commission International. The university promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, fostering respectful relationships among its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, and community stakeholders, including vulnerable groups. The selected candidate will play a vital role in supporting research activities and ensuring the successful implementation of project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent will oversee and monitor all research-related activities, including data collection and record maintenance. They will ensure smooth coordination with relevant stakeholders to facilitate project execution. Specific duties include supervising and monitoring project tasks, ensuring adherence to study protocols, and timely completion of activities. The role involves reviewing literature pertinent to assigned topics and actively contributing to the development of research proposals. The candidate will liaise with granting agencies and other stakeholders to support project operations, evaluate and validate collected data, and conduct both qualitative and quantitative analyses.

Additional responsibilities include developing and implementing effective search strategies, training and mentoring junior staff members, and creating data collection tools tailored to project needs. The candidate will contribute significantly to peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals and prepare weekly progress reports according to guidelines. They will also be responsible for compiling and presenting project activity reports and performing any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should hold an MBBS degree or a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a related field, reflecting 16 years of education. Candidates must have 1 to 2 years of experience, preferably involving community work. The ability to work collaboratively within a team and establish harmonious working relationships is essential. Flexibility to assume additional or new responsibilities as required by the project is expected.

Proficiency in relevant software applications and strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary. Candidates should possess a fundamental understanding of data collection, analysis, and interpretation, particularly in report writing and biostatistics. Good writing skills are required, along with the ability to communicate effectively in English and Sindhi.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted as part of the selection process.

No specific preferred qualifications or benefits were mentioned for this role.