Paediatrics Research Associate — Field & Systematic Reviews

Aga Khan University; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aga Khan University invites applications for a Research Associate (Jamshoro) in Paediatrics & Child Health. The role involves data collection, literature reviews, and manuscript support in a field-based setting.

You will work within the Division of Women and Child Health to conduct systematic reviews, data collection, and scholarly output, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team across sites. A MBBS and field experience are essential.

Qualifications

• MBBS with clinical exposure.
• 1–2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with paediatric patient clinical assessment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in English, Urdu, and Sindhi.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player in field settings.
• People management skills in challenging field environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the data collection process in the field and ensure data accuracy.
• Write weekly reports.
• Conduct thorough literature searches.
• Screen and assess article eligibility based on criteria.
• Systematically extract and analyse relevant data.
• Evaluate study quality using established tools.
• Prepare systematic review reports and contribute to manuscripts.
• Collaborate with team members and experts; attend regular meetings.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

People management

Education

MBBS

Tools

Reference management

Systematic review tools

Job description

Aga Khan University invites applications for a Research Associate (Jamshoro) in Paediatrics & Child Health. The role involves data collection, literature reviews, and manuscript support in a field-based setting.

You will work within the Division of Women and Child Health to conduct systematic reviews, data collection, and scholarly output, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team across sites. A MBBS and field experience are essential.