Research Specialist at Aga Khan University Hospital

Introduction

Aga Khan University's (AKU) Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) is a preeminent public health institution in the country. The vision of the Chancellor set the direction for the University to take a lead in community development and the creation of an innovative curriculum that emphasizes a balance between patient care and population health. Over the past several decades, CHS has played a major role in leading the development of national level primary health care, public health practice, health systems through evidence-based approach. CHS has established successful models in urban and rural settings in Pakistan emphasizing empowerment - building on the strengths of communities. As part of an international university, CHS collaborates in a global network of outstanding research and teaching institutions including AKU affiliates in East Africa and Central Asia.

CHS has five major sections – Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Health Policy & Management, Population & Reproductive Health, Environmental-Occupational and Climate Change (EOHCC), and Non-Communicable Diseases & Mental Health.

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.

Job Roles / Responsibilities:

You will be responsible to:

• lead and oversee quantitative and qualitative data collection; develop tools, protocols, and SOPs; supervise field teams; ensure ethical compliance and data quality
• engage communities, local leaders, and frontline workers; facilitate FGDs, IDIs, and consultations
• liaise with government departments and partners; align research with government priorities
• design and facilitate workshops, consultations, and co-creation sessions; contribute to policy dialogues
• support data analysis; prepare reports, presentations, and policy briefs; contribute to publications

Requirements

you Must have:

• a Masters degree in public health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or equivalent
• minimum 3–5 years of experience in field-based research and implementation
• demonstrated experience working with government stakeholders at district, provincial, or national levels
• experience in community engagement and participatory research approaches
• proven experience in facilitating workshops and stakeholder consultations
• experience in policy engagement and translating research into actionable insights is highly desirable
• willingness to work at flexible timings according to study requirements.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.