Research Associate- SEEM II Project- Paediatrics & Child Health -MC

Job Description

IntroductionThe 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.The ?Capsule endomicroscopy for visualization of the small intestine in EED population in Pakistan? study will take place at the Matiari District. The primary aim of this study is to visualize the gastrointestinal mucosa of healthy and malnourished pregnant women and children using a tethered capsule device that utilizes advanced imaging technology, which would not require general anesthesia and can be done through a simple NG tube.This is a contractual position.ResponsibilitiesYou will be responsible to supervise and monitor the research activities including data collection as well as maintain necessary records, create and sustain liaison with the relevant stakeholders for the smooth implementation of all necessary activities of the project. Specific responsibilities include to:

• develop research instruments for new project according to their objectives
• train junior staff (LHV?s CHWs, Data Collectors, Field Workers and Research Assistants) inresearch/interviewing skills and proper data collection
• ensure validity of data collected from the field
• independently conduct interviews and prepare detailed notes on interviews
• review and screen the hospital data and lab reports to enroll the suspected patients as per the medicalrecords
• ensure proper collection of specimen as per the provided guidelines
• assist Supervisor in visiting different hospital facilities to brief them about the study purpose
• monitor all the Data Collectors, Field Workers and CHWs at the respective field sites to maintain
• quality control of data
• visit different households in the communities to ensure successful completion of data collection in theirareas including Q/C
• raise wider community awareness on Child Health related issues based on prepared project activityguidelines
• follow and ensure field implementation of project related SOPs / guidelines as defined in the researchproject
• ensure proper implementation of intervention
• assist supervisors in carrying out day to day work on the field
• perform all other duties assigned to him time-to-time by the supervisor
• prepare and present weekly project related activity reports.

• a BSCN/Masters in Arts / Masters in Science/Masters in organizational psychology any other relevant degree
• at least one year of relevant experience in community research
• good interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills
• proficiency in the use of computer applications, particularly MS Office
• ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively
• ability to work effectively in teams and resilience to cope-up with work pressure
• good report writing skills and willingness to work in the community settings and travel to field sites.

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