Senior Assistant, Medicine / Medical College

The Aga Khan University, a renowned private international institution recognized for excellence in teaching, research, and healthcare, is inviting applications for the position of Senior Assistant in its Medicine/Medical College department located in Thatta. This is a grant-funded contractual role focused on supporting field-based research activities, administrative functions, and operational duties within community and rural settings. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful medical research while working in a diverse, inclusive environment that upholds high ethical and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities:
- Motivate and enroll study participants for research projects, collect data, assist with data cleaning, and manage the collection of biological specimens.
- Provide operational and administrative support as directed by the supervisor.
- Verify invoices and bills related to grant-funded activities and prepare payment requests accordingly.
- Coordinate procurement processes, prepare Records of Payments (ROP), and ensure timely dispatch of courier services to the TCS office.
- Deliver finance-related documents to appropriate departments and maintain organized physical and digital filing systems.
- Assist new employees with joining formalities and coordinate travel and transport arrangements for official visits by research staff.
- Initiate online material stock requisitions and purchase requests, follow up on deliveries, and maintain accurate stock records.
- Support human resources-related administrative tasks for the study team.
- Visit field sites to provide administrative assistance during workshops, meetings, and monitoring activities.
- Conduct audits of field offices both within Karachi and in other locations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
- Fresh graduates or candidates with up to one year of relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with community members and study participants.
- Willingness and ability to work in community and rural field settings.
- Proficiency in computer applications, especially MS Office and Excel.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
- Flexibility to work additional hours when required.
- Successful candidates will be subject to comprehensive employment reference checks.

The position is based in Pakistan and classified as a regular, standard job type within Aga Khan University. The university is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and protects the rights and dignity of all individuals, including vulnerable populations. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the closing date of September 15, 2026.