Research Associate - Medicine-MC

Job Description

Research Associate, Medicine-MCEntity: Aga Khan UniversityLocation: KarachiIntroduction to the Aga Khan University:Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous, and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists and has campuses, programs and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change.Job Roles / Responsibilities:This position is responsible to assist in overall program implementation and carrying out onsite research activities by collecting data through qualitative and quantitative techniques, data analysis and manuscript writing:

• Assist smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of data collection activities.
• Data Collection through qualitative (In-depth interviews and focus group) and quantitative (questionnaires/surveys) techniques.
• Work with the team on development and implementation of research tools, trainings and analysis of data.
• Conduct literature reviews and provide support in writing research papers.
• Ensure the completeness, proper filings, and archiving of the study tools.
• Make surprise visits to household and field sites to check quality of collected data.
• Ensure all research activities comply with ethical guidelines and regulations
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of research protocols and ethical approvals
• Coordinating communication between the research team and various other stakeholders
• Generate weekly and monthly progress reports and share with supervisor and core group.
• Assist in preparing manuscripts and abstracts for publications and presentations as per guidance of PI/Co PI and investigators.
• Stay up-to-date with current research in the field by reviewing scientific literature
• Prepare comprehensive literature reviews to inform research design and analysis
• Continuously develop and improve research skills through training and professional development opportunities
• Assist senior researchers in drafting grant proposals and identifying funding opportunities
• Conduct independent research into potential funding sources relevant to the teams research area
• Prepare and deliver presentations at conferences and workshops

• Bachelor?s in social science/nutrition/public health or in any administration-related discipline
• One to two years of experience working in community-based research studies (Qualitative, Quantitative, and mixed-method study) is desirable
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively
• Willingness to work in the community setting and travel as per requirements
• Ability to work effectively in teams and resilience to cope-up with work pressure
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications, particularly MS word and excel
• Command on basic analytical skills; preferably on R studio/ SPSS
• Basic scientific writing skills (participated in 1-2 the research publication)
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent written skills including meeting minutes, report and manuscript writing

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