Field Research Assistant: Community Health Data

Aga Khan University; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aga Khan University in Karachi is seeking a Senior Research Assistant for the Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health to support a research project. The role involves field visits, data collection, and coordination with the research team under supervision.

Candidates should have a diploma in LHV/Midwife with some experience, strong communication, and cultural sensitivity to work in communities. The position is grant-funded and based at AKU's Centre of Excellence in Women and Child

Qualifications

• Diploma in LHV or Midwife is required.
• Graduation preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Individually conduct interviews and write detailed notes.
• Facilitate meetings among the research team.
• Visit communities for data collection and QC.
• Liaise with admin for logistics.
• Raise community awareness per project guidelines.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
• Visit AKU Kharadar Hospital for data collection.
• Communicate with enrolled patients remotely.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

Resilience

Cultural sensitivity

Field work

Data collection devices

Education

Diploma in LHV/Midwife

Graduation preferred

Tools

Handheld data collection

Job description

The Aga Khan University in Karachi is seeking a Senior Research Assistant for the Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health to support a research project. The role involves field visits, data collection, and coordination with the research team under supervision.

Candidates should have a diploma in LHV/Midwife with some experience, strong communication, and cultural sensitivity to work in communities. The position is grant-funded and based at AKU's Centre of Excellence in Women and Child