Research Associate (Sepsis Study), Paediatrics & Child Health -MC

Aga Khan University; Karachi Division; Sur place; PKR 1 200 000 - 2 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aga Khan University in Karachi invites applications for a Research Associate (Sepsis Study) in Paediatrics & Child Health. The role supports a hospital-based clinical trial, ensuring proper data collection, participant management, and coordination with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds MBBS or related degree and 2–3 years of trial experience, with strong communication skills and willingness to work in shifts at the AKU Stadium Road site.

Qualifications

• MBBS, BSc in a health-related field, or MPH
• 2–3 years of clinical trial experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as a team player
• Basic knowledge of electronic data entry systems
• Willingness to work in shifts

Responsabilités

• Screen potential participants and enrol neonates with sepsis after evaluation
• Contribute to consent process and complete CRFs
• Monitor samples and liaise with Pathology Laboratory to store cultures
• Assess and reassess study participants to address health needs
• Maintain daily log sheets and report issues to supervisor
• Notify site supervisor and project manager of adverse events
• Provide in-person and telephonic consultations to enrolled participants
• Coordinate with hospital staff while complying with rules
• Perform shift duties at AKU Stadium Road site
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned

Connaissances

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Data entry

Shift work

Formation

MBBS

BSc in health-related field

MPH preferred

Description du poste

Job Description - Research Associate (Sepsis Study), Paediatrics & Child Health -MC (2600046Q)

Job Description

Research Associate (Sepsis Study), Paediatrics & Child Health -MC - ( 2600046Q )

Introduction:

Aga Khan University, chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private international university, is committed to the provision of education, research, and health care of international standards relevant to Pakistan and the region. The affiliated Aga Khan University Hospital provides state-of-the-art clinical facilities and well-equipped diagnostic services. The University currently has teaching sites in Pakistan, East Africa, the United Kingdom, and Afghanistan, and is a major component of Aga Khan Development Network.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

The Outreach and Research Programme of the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health has ten community-based field sites across Pakistan, including four in Karachi, and focuses on research aimed at improving the health and well-being of women and children. The Department houses a Nutritional Research Laboratory and an Infectious Disease Research Laboratory that support the needs of its research projects. Its research portfolio is recognised nationally and internationally for its contributions to advancing maternal and child health.

Responsibilities:

The Research Associate will support the conduct of a clinical trial in a hospital setting and ensure the effective implementation of study procedures, participant management, data collection, and coordination with relevant stakeholders.

Specific responsibilities include to:

• screening, eligibility confirmation and enrolment of potential participants after complete evaluation of neonates with an episode of sepsis
• correctly introducing the study to potential participants, administering the consent process and accurately completing all CRFs to maintain study-related data
• monitoring culture-positive samples and liaising with the Pathology Laboratory to ensure participant samples, including CSF, urine and blood cultures, are stored in the designated research laboratory
• completing assessment and reassessment of study participants to identify care needs and address day-to-day health-related concerns
• maintaining daily log sheets and sharing updates with the assigned team leader while reporting day-to-day issues to the study supervisor
• notifying the site supervisor and project manager of any adverse events
• providing in-person and telephonic consultation to enrolled participants regarding study-related concerns
• liaising with hospital staff and administration, complying with hospital rules and regulations, and supporting patient clinical care
• performing shift duties, including morning and night shifts, at the AKU Stadium Road study site
• undertaking additional responsibilities as assigned by the study team.

Requirements:

You should have:

• MBBS, BSc in a health-related field, or a Master's degree in Public Health or a related field (MPH preferred)
• two to three years of relevant experience in managing clinical trials
• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• ability to work effectively as a team player
• basic knowledge of electronic data entry systems
• willingness to work in shifts.
  

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

This is a close-ended position.

Disclaimer: The Aga Khan University is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment which is free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at AKU are based on business needs, job requirements and individual's qualifications and experience, without regard to race, colour, caste or creed, national, social or ethnic origin, gender (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification). AKU does not discriminate among the job candidates on account of any of these characteristics.