Research Associate, Paediatrics & Child Health -MC

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

You will be responsible to:

• Administer Assessments: Execute standardized cognitive, behavioral, and basic physical neurological assessment protocols in strict adherence to project guidelines
• Pediatric Engagement: Interact patiently and effectively with 4 to 5-year-old children to ensure compliance and comfort during the evaluation process
• Data Management: Accurately score assessments, document clinical observations, and log findings into the project database
• Protocol Compliance: Follow research scripts and clinical methodologies precisely to maintain data integrity and prevent deviations
• Team Collaboration: Work dynamically with the core research team, participating in regular progress meetings and data reviews.

Requirement

You should have:

• MBBS from a recognized institution. Foundational medical knowledge is essential for this role.
• Fresh graduates or 01 year of experience candidate in clinical research or paediatric care will be preferred
• Ability to work in a team
• Sound understanding of basic neurological examinations (e.g., motor skills, reflexes, milestone tracking) and pediatric development.
• Exceptional patience, strong communication skills, and the professional maturity required to manage young children in a testing environment
• Eagerness to learn new methodologies and adapt to international scientific standards