Research Coordinator - Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Job Description

EntityMedical CollegeLocationÿKarachi, PakistanIntroductionAga Khan University, chartered in 1983 as Pakistans first private international university, is committed to the provision of education, research, and health care of international standard relevant to Pakistan and the region. The affiliated Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has well-equipped investigative services and provides state-of-the-art clinical facilities. AKUH is the first hospital in Pakistan to be awarded the prestigious Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) for practicing the highest internationally recognized healthcare standards.The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at The Aga Khan University is a dynamic academic centre which serves the diagnostic needs of the country through its clinical laboratory services that spreads across Pakistan. AKUH?s Clinical Laboratory is College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredited and caters to the need of the entire country through its tertiary lab at the main campus and 300+ specimen collection units and 13 stat labs across Pakistan.The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine consists of five major sections namely Chemical Pathology, Haematology, Histopathology, Microbiology, and Molecular Pathology. Each section is academically driven and is highly engaged in research and undergraduate, postgraduate teaching and training.Aga Khan University invites application for the position of Research Coordinator in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine.ResponsibilitiesYou will be responsible to:

• ensure the smooth and efficient day to day operation of research and data collection activities
• assist in monitoring the progress and record keeping of research activities
• assist in conducting lab session and keep record of Teaching / research materials
• undertake activities for continues professional development in line with the plan
• coordinate with research project team to determine the materials and supplies required for grant funded projects
• assist in preparing reports, budgets, and assists in grant applications, as required by investigators, administrators, fundings agencies and/or regulatory bodies
• ensure compliance with the applicable quality standards of certifying and accredited bodies with whom the organization is certified and / or accredited
• monitor grant compliance and ensuring that grantees meet the terms and conditions of their grants
• assist with budget preparation and management for grants
• communicate with grantees, funding organizations, and other stakeholders as needed
• assist with the identification of new grant opportunities and the development of funding strategies
• stay updated about current developments in the field of grant administration and sharing this information with relevant stakeholders
• maintain and keep records of lab equipment
• take up any duty or responsibility assigned by the reporting person
• provide backup in absence of staff in the assigned area.

• ÿ ÿ Bachelor?s degree in Science/ Management/ Commerce and master?s degree would be preferred.ÿ
• ÿ ÿ at least two to three years of related work experience or the equivalent combination of education
• ÿ ÿ command on MS Office and SPSS
• ÿ ÿ ability to collect, maintain, analyze data, and prepare reports
• ÿ ÿ ability to develop program plan and implementation skills
• ÿ ÿ ability to develop and implement new strategies and procedure
• ÿ ÿ strong interpersonal skillsÿ

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