Research Associate, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health
Entity: Aga Khan University
Location: Pakistan
Introduction:
The Department of Paediatrics & Child Health is committed to providing state-of-the-art clinical, academic and research to their Faculty. It imparts high quality undergraduate and postgraduate training as well. It consists of a group of dedicated full-time and part-time Faculty, Fellows, Residents and Under Graduates.
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 Associate in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health.
Job Role / Responsibilities:
You will be required to:
obtain informed consent and manage participant recruitment
conduct regular audits of KMC practices and UTI data quality
maintain secure records, including daily KMC coverage tracking and standardized data entry
support Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles for continuous improvement
present monthly KMC coverage data and compile UTI resistance trends
retrieve datasets, perform statistical analysis, and prepare reports
coordinate meetings, share findings, and support faculty in reviewing progress
build capacity by training nursing staff and junior researchers in data collection, audit methods, and evidence-based practices
assist in ongoing projects at the Karimabad campus during the contract period (e.g., referral data, DBS-NBS study, neonatal sepsis, interprofessional communication skills).