Research Coordinator, Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health
The Aga Khan University
Pakistan
Posted Oct 20, 2026 24 views
The Aga Khan University (AKU), a prestigious private international institution known for excellence in teaching, research, and healthcare, is seeking a Research Coordinator for its Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health based in Karachi. This grant-funded contractual position involves overseeing and facilitating research activities, ensuring smooth project implementation, and maintaining strong collaboration with stakeholders. AKU is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and upholding the highest standards of respect and safeguarding for all its community members.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the planning, implementation, and monitoring of research projects alongside Principal Investigators, faculty, and research teams.
- Develop detailed research work plans, timelines, and deliverable schedules to ensure projects are completed on time.
- Support the preparation of research proposals, concept notes, grant applications, and funding submissions in collaboration with research teams.
- Conduct background research and literature reviews to identify gaps, establish rationale, and strengthen the scientific foundation of proposals.
- Lead or assist in systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and other evidence synthesis activities.
- Formulate review questions and contribute to the development of protocols, eligibility criteria, search strategies, and evidence synthesis plans.
- Coordinate with data management and statistical teams to ensure data preparation and analysis align with approved study protocols.
- Assist in interpreting quantitative and qualitative findings and integrating them into scientific manuscripts, reports, and presentations.
- Prepare technical reports, research briefs, policy briefs, abstracts, conference papers, and presentations.
- Present regular progress reports and updates on studies conducted across multiple locations on a weekly, fortnightly, and monthly basis.
Required Qualifications
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree with research publications.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in research coordination or related fields.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Proficient writing skills suitable for report writing and scientific documentation.
- Basic knowledge of survey methodologies and various research designs.
- Familiarity with statistical software such as SPSS, basic R programming, and REDCap for data management.
- Experience in data collection, analysis, interpretation, and biostatistics.
- Willingness to work at field sites as required.
Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted to ensure suitability for this role.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
While not explicitly stated, candidates with additional experience in systematic reviews, grant writing, and multi-site project coordination will be well-positioned for success. AKU offers a dynamic and supportive work environment committed to professional growth and adherence to international standards of research and healthcare excellence.
This position provides an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to impactful research in women and child health within a globally recognized institution.
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