Data Collector, Department of Community Health Sciences

Aga Khan University; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 350,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Pakistan is seeking a Data Collector for the Department of Community Health Sciences. This role involves conducting participant screening, administering surveys, and managing data collection in the field. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of experience in community-based research, strong organizational skills, and fluency in Sindhi, English, and Urdu. The position is grant-funded and requires regular field travel.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in community-based data collection.
• Strong understanding of ethical guidelines and participant consent.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse community members.

Responsibilities

• Conduct participant screening and obtain informed consent.
• Administer structured surveys, interviews, and questionnaires.
• Collect and accurately record quantitative and qualitative data.
• Transcribe audio-recorded qualitative interviews with attention to detail.
• Manage and securely store participant data.

Skills

Community-based data collection

Field research protocols

Proficiency in using digital tools

Communication skills in Sindhi, English, and Urdu

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Education

Intermediate from a recognized board

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Data Collector, Department of Community Health Sciences

Entity

Medical College

Location

Pakistan

Introduction

Aga Khan University chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private international university, is committed to the provision of education, research, and health care of international standards relevant to Pakistan and the region. The affiliated Aga Khan University Hospital provides state-of-the-art clinical facilities and well-equipped diagnostic services. The University currently has teaching sites in Pakistan, East Africa, the United Kingdom, and Afghanistan, and is a major component of Aga Khan Development Network.

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.

The Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) is the leading unit of its type in Pakistan, recognized regionally and internationally for the relevance, quality, and extent of its work in support of public health and the development of primary health care systems. It comprises of five major operational sections: Epidemiology & biostatistics, Health policy & management, Population & reproductive health, Environmental health & climate change, and non-communicable diseases & mental health.

This is a grant-funded contractual position.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible to:

• conduct participant screening, recruitment and obtain informed consent in accordance with ethical guidelines
• administer structured surveys, interviews and questionnaires in the study sites (schools and stores)
• collect and accurately record quantitative and qualitative data using tools such as REDCap
• transcribe audio-recorded qualitative interviews with attention to detail and confidentiality
• manage and securely store participant data
• maintain accurate field logs, documentation and study materials
• schedule and coordinate appointments and follow-up visits with participants
• ensure compliance with study protocols and standard operating procedures
• communicate effectively with research supervisors and team members, providing timely updates from the field.

Requirements

You should have:

• intermediate from a recognized board
• at least 1 year of experience in community-based data collection
• strong understanding of field research protocols, including participant consent and ethical guidelines
• proficiency in using digital tools and data entry platforms; experience with REDCap is preferred
• ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse community members
• fluency in Sindhi, with strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Urdu
• detail orientation with strong organisational and time-management skills
• ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with diverse teams
• willingness to travel to field sites regularly and adjust to evolving project needs.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

To Apply

You should send your detailed CV by email to [e-mail] and mention the position number ‘10056013’ in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by November 20, 2025