Research Coordinator, Department of Medicine

Research Coordinator, Department of Medicine

Department: Department of Medicine

Entity: Aga Khan University

Introduction to the Aga Khan University:

Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) 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, AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists and has campuses, programs 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.

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 is grant funded contractual position.

Job Roles / Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be responsible in:

• Coordinate and manage the day-to-day operations of the research project, including identification, screening, and enrolment of eligible participants;
• conduct and document the informed consent process in accordance with ethical guidelines;
• coordinate with the multidisciplinary study team to ensure timely completion of project activities;
• participate in quantitative and qualitative data collection (e.g., interviews, questionnaires);
• assist the Principal Investigator in piloting, testing, and refining study tools;
• maintain data quality control, including regular data checks, handling missing data, and conducting data analysis as per study objectives;
• monitor and coordinate field activities at all study sites, ensuring adherence to study protocols;
• keep accurate records of participant enrolment and follow-up status;
• organize logistics for virtual and in-person interviews (e.g., Zoom, WhatsApp, room scheduling);
• provide support and guidance to participants during virtual sessions and respond to any queries;
• ensure secure storage of consent forms and study documentation and prepare regular progress reports;
• assist in the writing of protocols, abstracts, manuscripts, and scientific reports for presentations or publication;
• facilitate virtual training sessions and assist with the technical aspects of online delivery;
• perform any other tasks assigned by the Principal Investigator or department;
• assist in the smooth implementation of the project;
• participate in periodic monitoring or audit visits with the Principal Investigator and/or ethics committees;
• assist in the organisation of quarterly review meetings with investigators and collaborating stakeholders to track study progress;
• contribute to interim data analysis and preparation of internal progress reports for funders or institutional review boards;
• support updates and revisions of study protocols, SOPs, and data collection tools based on feedback and field experience;
• assist in preparing abstracts and presentations for scientific conferences at interim stages of the project.

Requirements:

The applicant should have:

• BSCN/BDS/MBBS or Masters in any discipline;
• at least two years of relevant research/clinical experience preferably in community settings/ or research facilities;
• working knowledge of participant enrollment procedures and the informed consent process with strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• good clinical understanding, particularly in patient assessment and stroke/post-stroke care (preferred);
• proven management and organizational skills;
• proficiency in MS Office, statistical software (SPSS or STATA), and reference management tools (EndNote/Mendeley);
• ability to conduct literature searches using PubMed and other databases;
• familiarity with telemedicine/virtual platforms and mobile applications for remote data collection and training;
• excellent communication skills in English and Urdu (spoken and written).

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.