Senior Research Assistant (Field)- Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Job Description

Senior Research Assistant (Field), Pathology & Laboratory MedicineEntity: Medical CollegeLocation: PakistanIntroduction:The Aga Khan University was found in 1983 as Pakistan?s first private university, Aga Khan University is a not-for-profit institution and an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. Starting in 2000, the University expanded to Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom and Afghanistan. AKU began life as a health-sciences university.The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Aga Khan University is a unique/distinguish establishment which serves the clinical laboratory of Aga Khan University Hospital with academic interest. This department is heavily engaged in undergraduate, postgraduate and technologist training programs. It provides professional training for higher degree in four major areas of Pathology (Chemical Pathology, Hematology, Histopathology, and Microbiology). Currently, there are approximately 61 Faculty, including 3 part time, 2 visiting faculty members, and 41 Residents.Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Senior Research Assistant (Field), Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. This is a platform trial that will evaluate multiple antiviral treatments for COVID-19. This randomised open label, controlled, group sequential adaptive platform trial, we will assess the performance of three distinct types of intervention relative to control (no treatment): identify quantitative evidence of antiviral activity in patients with COVID-19 is required to justify phase 3 clinical trials of putative antivirals.There are two positions to be filled and these are grant-funded contractual positions.ResponsibilitiesYou will be responsible to:ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of sample recruitment & data collection activities.assist in smooth implementation though teamsvisit different households in the communities to ensure successful completion of data collection in their areas including quality controlliaise with admin regarding logistics for field/hospital workcollaborate with study sites for patient samplesmonitor progress of research activitiescarry out data entry worktimely submission of technical and financial reportdevelop and maintains recordkeeping systems and procedures and responsible for technical and financial reportany other duty or responsibility assigned by the Supervisor.RequirementsYou should have:

• Masters in relevant field preferably in Sociology, Anthropology, psychology, or social work
• at least two years year of relevant experience preferably in community
• settings/hospital or research facility
• an excellent interpersonal skill particularly communication skills
• proficiency in the use of computer applications, particularly MS Word and excel
• ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively
• ability to work effectively in teams and resilience to cope-up with work pressure
• excellent communication and report writing skills
• willingness to work in community setting and travel as per work requirements.

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