Coordinator, CHS

Introduction

Aga Khan University's (AKU) Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) is a preeminent public health institution in the country. The vision of the Chancellor set the direction for the University to take a lead in community development and the creation of an innovative curriculum that emphasizes a balance between patient care and population health. Over the past several decades, CHS has played a major role in leading the development of national level primary health care, public health practice, health systems through evidence-based approach. CHS has established successful models in urban and rural settings in Pakistan emphasizing empowerment - building on the strengths of communities. As part of an international university, CHS collaborates in a global network of outstanding research and teaching institutions including AKU affiliates in East Africa and Central Asia.

CHS has five major sections – Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Health Policy & Management, Population & Reproductive Health, Environmental-Occupational and Climate Change (EOHCC), and Non-Communicable Diseases & Mental Health.

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.

Job Roles / Responsibilities:

You will be responsible to:

• support routine coordination of EQUIP-supported activities at the PIU
• assist in scheduling meetings, consultations, and follow-up sessions with stakeholders
• maintain coordination records, action trackers, and follow-up notes
• follow up on action points with relevant stakeholders as guided by the Deputy Director, PIU
• facilitate communication between PIU, AKU project team, and other stakeholders
• prepare meeting minutes, attendance records, and action point summaries
• maintain organized documentation of project-related activities and correspondence
• assist in preparing schedules, summaries, and coordination updates
• support logistical arrangements for meetings, visits, and consultations in Punjab
• coordinate administrative arrangements for visiting project team members
• ensure readiness of venues, materials, and schedules for project activities
• provide day-to-day coordination support to ensure smooth operational flow

Requirements

you Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Public Administration, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Management, Health Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, or related disciplines
• 1–2 years of experience in coordination, administrative, or support roles.
• Familiarity with public sector systems; experience with Health and Population Department (HPD), Punjab will be preferred.
• Experience in supporting meetings, documentation, logistics, and follow-up processes will be an advantage
• Strong coordination and follow-up skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Data management and analytical skills (SPSS, STATA, or similar preferred)
• Basic administrative and logistical management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.