Research Coordinator, Community Health Sciences

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 Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) is the leading unit of its type in Pakistan, recognized regionally and internationally for the relevance, quality, and extent of its work in support of public health and the development of primary health care systems. It comprises of five major operational sections: Epidemiology & biostatistics, Health policy & management, Population & reproductive health, Environmental health & climate change, and non-communicable diseases & mental health.

This is a grant-funded contractual position.
 

Job Roles / Responsibilities:

The Research Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the overall coordination and execution of the project. This includes managing logistics, supervising research staff, ensuring compliance with study protocols, and liaising with investigators and field teams. The coordinator will ensure timely completion of project deliverables while maintaining high standards of research quality.

• reporting directly to the Principal Investigator regarding field activities, administration, and technical support
• overseeing smooth, day-to-day management of fieldwork and research activities
• monitoring study progress and maintaining records of all research activities
• supporting data quality assurance, management, and preliminary analysis
• assisting with the development of reports, abstracts, and manuscripts for dissemination
• coordinating and maintaining study documentation and field logistics.

Requirements:

The applicant should have:

• a master’s degree in public health (MSPH/MPH/MScEB, MHPM) is required.
• at least 2 years of experience in research coordination or implementation, preferably in public/community health or rehabilitation
• demonstrated excellent hands-on strategic management planning and troubleshooting skills.
• proficiency in data and project management software such as Microsoft Office, STATA, Google Colab, or similar tools
• ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and with community stakeholders
• excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• willingness to travel and work within communities

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.