Research Specialist, Department of Medicine

Research Specialist, Department of Medicine

Entity: Aga Khan University

Location: Karachi

Introduction:

The Department of Medicine at The Aga Khan University Hospital comprises independent sections of Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Neurology, and Pulmonary & Critical Care. The department has over 70+ full-time Faculty with a strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate education and research. Residency Programmes are offered in Internal Medicine, Neurology, Adult Cardiology, Pulmonary Medicine, Nephrology and Dermatology, as well as Fellowship Programmes in Clinical Neurophysiology & Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Interventional Cardiology, Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases.

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

The Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Research Specialist in the Cardiology Section, Department of Medicine.

Job Role / Responsibilities:

You will be required to:

• Assist in overall research program implementation

• Conduct literature reviews and support scientific research activities

• Assist in writing study protocols, grant applications, and erc submissions

• Collect data using qualitative (e.g., interviews, focus groups) and quantitative (e.g., surveys) methods

• Perform data entry, cleaning, management, and analysis

• Ensure data quality control and maintain accurate study records

• Support development and implementation of research tools

• Assist in manuscript writing, abstracts, and reports for publications and presentations

• Coordinate with research teams and external stakeholders for smooth execution of projects

• Prepare and present weekly and monthly progress reports

• Ensure timely submission of research-related documentation

• Undertake any other tasks assigned by the principal investigator.

• Master’s degree in Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Health Policy & Management, Public Health, Healthcare Management, Sociology, or any other relevant discipline
• Three to five years of relevant experience in a large organisation preferably in healthcare research.
• Experience in the practical conduct of data-driven research studies, health services research, data management and analysis are highly desirable
• Experience with project or grant coordination, management, and submission.
• Skills in data collection, analysis and interpretation
• Knowledge of data collection techniques including surveys and other research designs
• Good understanding of grant management processes and associated stakeholders at the University level.
• Experience with software such as NVIVO, REDCap, SPSS
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills in English with the ability to write formal letters and emails
• Ability to work with and provide support to multiple stakeholders and colleagues locally and internationally
• Pro-active, detail oriented, skilled at time management with the ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.