Research Coordinator, Department of Psychiatry

Research Coordinator, Department of Psychiatry

Entity
Medical College

Location
Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction
The Aga Khan University is a private, international university committed to international standards of excellence in teaching, research and service. Its teaching hospital, the Aga Khan University Hospital has been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission International for achieving the highest international healthcare standards.

The Department of Psychiatry, Aga Khan University is striving to become a centre of excellence that provides leadership in areas of research, service provision and education in mental health. The psychiatric services include a 18-bedded acute care short-term adult psychiatric unit, a day care programme, 24 hours emergency service, and consultation/referral service, in addition to 33 weekly outpatient clinics. An occupational therapy programme is attached to the inpatient and day care services.

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. Education Fellows project at PDCN.

This is a grant-funded short-termed contractual position.

Responsibilities
You will be responsible to:

• ensure proper identification and recruitment of research participants as per study protocol
  
• conduct interviews for qualitative data
  
• conduct meetings with all stakeholders, especially app developers of DOST app
  
• assist supervisor in literature review
  
• formulate results and findings.

Requirements
You should have:

• a master degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistcs / Public Health / Health Policy and Management from HEC recognized or reputable foreign university/institution
  
• at least one year of related research experience would be preferable
  
• basic knowledge of survey and other research designs, especially qualitative research
  
• strong interpersonal skills and communication
  
• ability to work in team
  
• excellent analytical, and interpretating skills
  
• excellent report writing, and manuscript writing skills.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.