Research Associate, Department of Medicine

Research Associate, Department of Medicine

Department: CITRIC, Health Data Science Center, Department of Medicine

Introduction to the Aga Khan University:

Chartered in 1983, it is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, Aga Khan University (AKU) provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists and has campuses, programmes and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change.

AKU is committed to the principles of impact, quality, relevance, and access. As both a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change, AKU fosters a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment. 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.

This a grant funded contractual position.

Key Responsibilities:

The Research Associate will support the successful implementation of project activities, focusing on both operational and research components. S/he will be responsible for managing and streamlining project data and contributing to research analyze.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with data collection using qualitative (e.g., interviews, focus groups) and quantitative (e.g., surveys) methods. - Conduct literature searches and provide summaries on relevant topics. - Support initial drafting of research papers, reports, and toolkits under faculty guidance.
• Maintain project data, ensuring high quality control and consistency.
• Collaborate with field and research teams to ensure smooth execution of activities.
• Apply qualitative (interviews, focus groups) and quantitative (surveys, questionnaires) research methods for data collection.
• Assist in drafting manuscripts, abstracts, reports, and other research outputs under faculty guidance.
• Develop, generate, and verify regular reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform data quality checks and ensure accuracy throughout the research process.
• Present findings and analyses at meetings, conferences, and dissemination events.
• Coordinate with the team to implement research findings and support operational activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from a well-reputed local or international university.
• One year of relevant experience, preferably in healthcare research or medical education projects.
• Understanding of data-driven research studies, curriculum review, or health services research, along with familiarity with data management and analysis, is preferred.
• Basic understanding of project coordination and management in healthcare.
• Foundational skills in data collection, analysis, and interpretation, with introductory experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Familiarity with data collection techniques, including surveys and other research designs, relevant to healthcare.
• Exposure to research tools such as NVIVO, Redcap, or SPSS, with a willingness to learn and apply them.
• Strong writing and communication skills in English, including the ability to draft formal correspondence, presentations, and reports.
• Capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and teams locally and internationally.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted