Senior Research Assistant, Department of Medicine Medicine, Medical College

2 weeks ago


Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Aga Khan University Full time
Senior Research Assistant, Department of MedicineDepartmentEntity

Medical College

LocationIntroduction

Aga Khan University chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private international university, is committed to the provision of education, research, and health care of international standards relevant to Pakistan and the region. The affiliated Aga Khan University Hospital provides state-of-the-art clinical facilities and well-equipped diagnostic services. The University currently has teaching sites in Pakistan, East Africa, the United Kingdom, and Afghanistan, and is a major component of Aga Khan Development Network.

The Section of Infectious Diseases is looking for a dedicated Senior Research Assistant to support a study aimed at understanding treatment adherence in HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis (TB) patients. The research will be conducted at a tertiary care center in Pakistan, in collaboration with the National TB Program. This study will focus on identifying patterns of treatment default, exploring patient-related risk factors, and uncovering barriers to adherence through patient interviews.

The Aga Khan University is seeking applications for a short-term contractual role of Senior Research Assistant in the Department of Medicine.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

  • Recruiting patients for the registry
  • Calling patients over the phone to collect data
  • Entering data into an online portal
  • Participating in manuscript writing
Requirements

You should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in social sciences, public administration, or a related field from an HEC recognized university
  • At least 1 year of relevant experience in clinical research projects
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong critical thinking abilities, organizational and management skills
  • Demonstrated teamwork, maturity, and ability to work independently
  • Good skills in computer applications, especially MS Office
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong multitasking capabilities
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and perform under pressure
To Apply

Interested candidates should send their detailed CVs by email to human.resources@aku.edu and mark the position number '10050000' in the subject line.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Applications should be submitted latest by October 16, 2024.

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