Research Specialist, Paediatrics

1 week ago

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan The Aga Khan University Full time 1,200,000 - 3,600,000 per year

Requirements: 

You should have:

  • a Master's degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, or a related clinical or health discipline
  • at least at least 3 years of experience, preferably in data collection and analysis of field research or trial
  • demonstrated experience in maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) or reproductive health research programs, preferably involving safe delivery, newborn care, and infection prevention
  • proven field monitoring and reporting skills, including familiarity with mobile data collection platforms (e.g., ODK, REDCap, Kobo)
  • ability to make sound judgments in dynamic field environments, including handling refusals, unexpected events, or ethical dilemmas
  • strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to anticipate challenges and identify culturally appropriate solutions. 
  • excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills for working with TBAs, health workers, and community members.
  • proficiency in local languages (e.g., Sindhi and Urdu) is essential
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 
  • strong computer skills

Introduction:

The 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.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Responsibilities:

The position is responsible for coordinating and implementing community-based research activities focused on maternal and newborn health with a particular emphasis on engagement and capacity building of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs). The position requires close field supervision, data oversight, and effective liaison with communities to ensure high-quality, ethical, and culturally sensitive research implementation. Specific responsibilities include to:


• coordinate and oversee field implementation of study activities in collaboration with TBAs and community stakeholders


• provide hands-on training, supervision, and mentoring support to TBAs and field research teams

 
• ensure accurate, timely collection, verification, and reporting of quantitative and qualitative data

 
• develop SOPs and a manual of operation for study activities

 
• provide training to the study staff as per the protocols and guidelines of the study


• monitor field progress, troubleshoot operational challenges, and ensure adherence to study protocols and ethical standards 


• facilitate effective community engagement, resolve refusals or conflicts, and maintain trust with participants and local leaders


• preparation and compilation of the study progress report, and presentation of the study results as per the requirement


• develop high-quality research proposals for funding agencies; conduct research and contribute in publications.

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