Office Helper, Community Health Sciences

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.

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.

The Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) is the leading unit of its type in Pakistan, recognized regionally and internationally for the relevance, quality, and extent of its work in support of public health and the development of primary health care systems. It comprises of five major operational sections: Epidemiology & biostatistics, Health policy & management, Population & reproductive health, Environmental health & climate change, and non-communicable diseases & mental health.

This is a grant funded contractual position.

• maintain cleanliness and general upkeep of assigned office areas
• assist in arranging meeting rooms, training rooms, and workspaces
• serve tea, water, and refreshments during meetings and official activities
• handle the movement and distribution of files, documents, stationery, and other office items
• assist with photocopying, scanning, printing, filing, and basic office support tasks
• support the receipt, arrangement, and distribution of office supplies and materials
• assist staff with routine office errands and administrative support
• help with setting up and organizing meetings, workshops, trainings, and departmental events
• ensure office equipment, furniture, and supplies are handled carefully and report any issues to the supervisor
• assist with internal and external deliveries and collection of documents when required
• perform other routine duties assigned by the supervisor in support of departmental activities

You should have:

• minimum Middle/Matric qualification; preferably Matric
• previous experience in an office, institutional, or similar support role will be preferred.
• basic understanding of office routines and workplace etiquette
• ability to communicate and interact courteously with staff, visitors, and other stakeholders
• responsible, punctual, reliable, and willing to support a range of office activities
• ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions
• good organizational skills and attention to cleanliness and order
• physically able to perform routine office support tasks, including moving files and supplies when required.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.