Field-Based Clinical Research Associate — Paediatrics

Aga Khan University; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Aga Khan University invites applications for the Research Associate (Marjan) in Paediatrics & Child Health. The role focuses on data collection, literature reviews, and systematic reviews to advance child health research across field settings.

The successful candidate will hold MBBS, have 1–2 years of relevant experience, and strong English, Urdu, and Sindhi communication skills. They will work closely with the department team in field-based projects and manuscript development.

Qualifications

• MBBS degree required.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with paediatric patient clinical assessment.
• Strong written and spoken English, Urdu, and Sindhi.
• Experience in systematic reviews and research methods.

Responsibilities

• Monitor data collection in field and ensure data accuracy.
• Write weekly progress reports.
• Perform thorough literature searches.
• Screen and assess article eligibility by criteria.
• Systematically extract and analyze data.
• Evaluate study quality using established tools.
• Prepare systematic review reports for publication.
• Collaborate with team members and experts; attend meetings.

Skills

Clinical assessment in paediatrics

Communication skills

Team player

Languages: English/Urdu/Sindhi

Systematic reviews

Research methodologies

Education

MBBS

Tools

Reference management tools

Systematic review tools

Job description

Aga Khan University invites applications for the Research Associate (Marjan) in Paediatrics & Child Health. The role focuses on data collection, literature reviews, and systematic reviews to advance child health research across field settings.

The successful candidate will hold MBBS, have 1–2 years of relevant experience, and strong English, Urdu, and Sindhi communication skills. They will work closely with the department team in field-based projects and manuscript development.