Data Collector

Background: Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P) runs one of the largest not-for-profit private healthcare systems in the country, with a focus on the regions of Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Sindh. Its core focus includes initiatives for hard-to-reach populations through services like outreach clinics, training of community midwives to provide low-cost health services in remote areas, screening for non-communicable diseases, and digital health solutions.

Position Summary: Aga Khan Health Services, Pakistan (AKHS,P) is seeking competent and dedicated Data Collector to support field-based data collection activities. The Data Collector will be responsible for gathering accurate and reliable information from health facilities and communities using both digital and paper-based tools. They will ensure adherence to data collection protocols, ethical standards, and project timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend training sessions to acquaint with data collection protocol and tools
• Follow the ethical principles of surveys for data collection
• Ensure complete data collection and entries in digital format, ensuring no missing information
• Meet the deadline to successfully complete the assessment in defined timeline
• Able to collect data on paper forms as well as digital tools
• Maintain log sheets to keep track of field activities
• Address missing data (if any) by contacting participants/health facilities as per protocol
• Communicate regularly with the supervisor about data collection process
• Provide feedback and report any challenges to the assessment team
• Submit data reports on a timely basis to project team as required

Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduate with some relevant research experience of data collection (any nursing, midwifery or related knowledge will be preferred).
• At least one year of relevant experience in healthcare/research will be preferred.
• Familiarity with digital gadgets – tablets, mobile phones, laptops
• Proficiency in utilizing computer applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Excel, REDCap, Kobo and other relevant tools and applications
• Ability to learn quickly and follow instructions
• Ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication skills and demonstratable professional integrity
• Aptitude to give oral instructions / information to respondents while carrying out interviews.
• The ideal candidates should possess strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in field settings under supervision.

Considering the need for the project, local candidates meeting the above-mentioned criteria will be preferred

AKHS is committed to reducing our impact on climate and the environment and have set ourselves the goal of striving for net-zero carbon operations by 2030. All staff is expected to take part in making this a reality. The Data Collector accompanied with his/her Line Manager is expected to identify and understand which aspects of her work have most impact on the environment, and define tasks, work, and personal goals within his/her work plan to reduce these impacts and bring AKHS closer to net zero.

Interested candidates meeting the criteria can apply latest by October 22, 2025