Senior Field Research Assistant – Health Data & Fieldwork

Aga Khan University; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aga Khan University invites applications for a Senior Research Assistant in the Department of Community Health Sciences, Karachi. The role focuses on field data collection, screening, consent, surveys, GIS mapping, and data management across multiple field sites in Karachi and Jamshoro.

Applicants should have 1–2 years of community-based data collection experience, strong ethical protocol knowledge, and proficiency with REDCap or similar tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Intermediate (12 years of schooling).
• At least 1–2 years of experience in community-based data collection.
• Strong understanding of field research protocols, including participant consent and ethical guidelines.
• Proficiency in using digital tools and data entry platforms; experience with REDCap is highly preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse community members.
• Fluent in Sindhi preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and local languages (Urdu/Sindhi).
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Willingness to travel to field sites regularly (within Karachi and Jamshoro) and adjust to evolving project needs.

Responsibilities

• conduct participant screening, recruitment, and informed consent in accordance with ethical guidelines
• administer structured surveys and study questionnaires in the field
• help in the mapping exercise to record GIS for our data collection points
• conduct observations and fill out checklist in the selected field areas
• collect and accurately record quantitative data using tools such as REDCap/Kobo tool box
• conduct qualitative interviews (IDIs and FGDs)
• transcribe and translate audio-recorded qualitative interviews with attention to detail and confidentiality
• willing to organize and attend regular meetings with the study stakeholders and take notes
• manage and securely store participant data
• maintain accurate field logs, documentation, and study materials
• schedule and coordinate appointments and follow-up visits with participants
• ensure compliance with study protocols and standard operating procedures
• communicate effectively with research supervisors and team members, providing timely updates from the field.

Skills

Field data collection

Digital tools

REDCap

Education

Intermediate (12 years of schooling)

Tools

REDCap

Kobo Toolbox

Job description

Aga Khan University invites applications for a Senior Research Assistant in the Department of Community Health Sciences, Karachi. The role focuses on field data collection, screening, consent, surveys, GIS mapping, and data management across multiple field sites in Karachi and Jamshoro.

Applicants should have 1–2 years of community-based data collection experience, strong ethical protocol knowledge, and proficiency with REDCap or similar tools.