Emergency Medicine Research Coordinator — Impact & Growth

aku; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Aga Khan University, Karachi, invites applications for a Research Coordinator in the Department of Emergency Medicine. The role focuses on training study staff, data management, and compliance with ethical standards to advance high-quality clinical research.

You will coordinate IRB submissions, prepare progress reports, and collaborate with investigators to ensure timely study completion across local sites; travel to various locations will be required.

Qualifications

• MBBS degree with a research certification.
• At least one year of experience in health research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Highly organized and capable of independent work and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide training to study staff in accordance with study protocols and guidelines.
• Ensure completeness, proper 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.
• Conduct research and contribute to publications.
• Coordinate IRB/ERC submissions, amendments, renewals, and closures.
• Ensure informed consent processes comply with ethical standards.
• Maintain regulatory binders and ensure audit readiness.
• Collaborate with authors and supervisors to ensure quality and accuracy of outputs.
• Ensure compliance with journal guidelines and submission requirements.
• Manage all stages of the project to ensure timely completion and readiness for publication.
• Identify and track national and international funding opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with funder and institutional requirements.
• Coordinate internal reviews and timely submission of funding proposals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

MBBS with research certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Aga Khan University, Karachi, invites applications for a Research Coordinator in the Department of Emergency Medicine. The role focuses on training study staff, data management, and compliance with ethical standards to advance high-quality clinical research.

You will coordinate IRB submissions, prepare progress reports, and collaborate with investigators to ensure timely study completion across local sites; travel to various locations will be required.