Field Research Assistant - Maternal & Child Health

Aga Khan University; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Aga Khan University in Karachi seeks a Senior Research Assistant to support maternal, newborn, and child health projects. The role involves fieldwork, data collection, and data management under supervision, contributing to high-quality research outputs.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Social Science with 1–2 years of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in community settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Science or a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of surveys and research designs.
• Good time management and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Resilience and ability to cope with work pressure.
• Willingness to work in communities and field sites.
• Good computer and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Visit field sites locally in Karachi for project activities.
• Collect data and train junior staff in data collection.
• Ensure validity of collected data.
• Enter data into Excel or other software.
• Ensure proper collection and handling of samples per guidelines.
• Coordinate with project supervisors regularly.
• Provide counselling to study participants.
• Maintain all project data in an organised and confidential manner.
• Plan and conduct awareness sessions in the community when required.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Survey knowledge

Time management

Resilience

Field work mindset

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Science

Tools

Excel

Job description

Aga Khan University in Karachi seeks a Senior Research Assistant to support maternal, newborn, and child health projects. The role involves fieldwork, data collection, and data management under supervision, contributing to high-quality research outputs.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Social Science with 1–2 years of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in community settings.