Emergency Medicine Research Coordinator

The Aga Khan University Hospital (Pakistan); Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aga Khan University Hospital (Pakistan) in Karachi, within the Department of Emergency Medicine, is seeking a Research Coordinator for a grant-funded contractual position. The role focuses on training, data management, and ethical oversight of clinical research projects.

You will develop proposals, coordinate regulatory submissions, and contribute to publications while ensuring compliance with study protocols and funder requirements. Extensive travel to oversee projects may be required.

Qualifications

• MBBS with a research certification is required.
• At least 1 year of experience in health research.
• Willingness to travel frequently to oversee quality assurance and training.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide training to study staff in accordance with study protocols.
• Ensure completeness, filing, and archiving of study data and documentation.
• Prepare and compile study progress reports and monthly project reports with the Data Manager.
• Develop high-quality research proposals and contribute to publications.
• Coordinate IRB/ERC submissions, amendments, renewals, and closures.
• Ensure informed consent processes comply with ethical standards.
• Maintain regulatory binders and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with co-authors and supervisors to ensure quality of outputs.
• Coordinate internal reviews and timely submission of funding proposals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Integrity

Research ethics

Education

MBBS with research certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Aga Khan University Hospital (Pakistan) in Karachi, within the Department of Emergency Medicine, is seeking a Research Coordinator for a grant-funded contractual position. The role focuses on training, data management, and ethical oversight of clinical research projects.

You will develop proposals, coordinate regulatory submissions, and contribute to publications while ensuring compliance with study protocols and funder requirements. Extensive travel to oversee projects may be required.