Manager (Research), Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health
Entity: Aga Khan University
Location: Quetta
Introduction to the Aga Khan University:
The Aga Khan University is a private, international university committed to international standards of excellence in teaching, research and service. Its teaching hospital, the Aga Khan University Hospital has been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission International for achieving the highest international healthcare standards.
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.
This a grant funded contractual position.
Job Role / Responsibilities:
You will be responsible to:
- Implementation and supervision of Research projects, developing instruments for data collection and monitoring;
- developing SoPs for project and administrative processes and procedures to facilitate standardized practices at all field sites , hiring and training of physicians as per projects requirements;
- liaison with community leaders, district and provincial authorities and project staff to ensure smooth running of projects’ activities within the settings;
- facilitate Co/PI in finalizing the proposals of grants to be submitted;
- hiring and training of research staff as per project requirements;
- working closely with administrative staff to ensure discipline, sufficient supplies and optimal staff at the field sites on day-to-day basis;
- observing, troubleshooting and reporting to higher management with solution for identified problems for efficient performances at field sites;
- preparation and compilation of study progress report;
- in collaboration with the Data Manager, produce monthly project reports;
- present the study results as per the requirement;
- providing mentorship/trainings to research staff to encourage knowledge exchange;
- engaging in professional development opportunities, including standalone courses, workshops, seminars, and training sessions, to build capacity;
- make a day-to-day programmatic and operational decisions regarding implementation of immunization activities across the assigned districts, including prioritization of underserved areas, deployment of field teams/resources, adjustment of workplans and timelines, and corrective actions based on coverage, performance, and monitoring data.
