Assistant Manager - Department of Paediatrics & Child Health

Job Description

Introduction to the Aga Khan University:The Outreach and Research Programme of the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health has ten community-based field sites across Pakistan (including four in Karachi) and focuses on research for betterment of women and child health. The Department has a Nutritional Research Laboratory as well as an Infectious Disease Research Laboratory that cater to the needs of its research projects. It has well-acclaimed work to its credit both at the national and international level.Job Role / Responsibilities:You will beÿÿrequired to manage pre-award grants administration of around 30 plus active grants. Specific responsibilities include to:ÿ

• negotiation with University?s various departments for timely completion of grant checklist process
• provides advice and guidance regarding sponsored projects administration to PI
• acts as liaison between PI and Office of Research and Graduate Studies to resolve pressing concerns in time for meeting submission deadlines
• conducting regular sessions for PI and senior research staff on dynamics and regular updates in due diligence process
• reviewing the proposal in light of institutional as well as prospective granting agency?s requirements
• using advanced contracts and grants concepts to manage a high volume of proposals and subawards; many involving significant complexity; this involves liaising with legal department
• keeping oneself abreast of frequent developments in research and grants Administration field (like CFR, AFR,
• etc)
• assisting in resolving modifications issues that may involve contacting funding agency
• review specific terms and conditions to answer questions regarding allowability of expenses
• audit of subcontracts for appropriate allocation of funding
• ensuring that each project ends with a closeout process? that is all work has been completed, required reports have been submitted, and any outstanding financial matters have been resolved
• ensuring that all active projects have valid ERC this may involve sending regular progress report of the project
• guiding faculty members on how to inform ERC regarding changes in proposals and also keeping ERC well informed
• timely submission of any new applications/ exemptions for Departmental Research Committee and subsequently submitting it to ERC
• coordinate between other departments to AKU to ensure our research grants are in accordance with regulatory requirements of granting agency
• mentor staff working in the area of research administration
• required to travel to various field sites as per the requirement.

• Bachelor?s degree or Master?s degree will be preferred in relevant field from an HEC recognized university
• five to seven years of related work and comparable experience at a reputable and relevant organization
• knowledge of using advanced contracts and grants concepts to manage resources
• strong research background/training and analytic skills, ideally in mixed method approaches
• excellent organizational, project management, planning, and problem-solving skills
• excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Urdu
• strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• the ability to demonstrate sound judgment in managing challenging and sensitive situations.
• excellent working experience with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts,
• cooperative agreements, sub-awards, and Purchase Orders
• requires independent judgment and strong organization and communication skills with customer service focus
• stays updated on compliance regulations in all areas of research administration
• timely completion of University?s due diligence process.

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