Research Specialist, Paediatrics & Child Health -MC at Aga Khan University Hospital

Introduction

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 for betterment of women and child health. The Department has a Nutritional Research Laboratory as well as an Infectious Disease Research Laboratory that cater to the needs of its research projects. It has well-acclaimed work to its credit both at the national and international level.

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.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible to:

• draft high-quality manuscripts in collaboration with other team members to prepare 3-4 drafts in a year which are ready for Publication.
• analyze and interpret complex qualitative and quantitative datasets using appropriate analytical techniques.
• prepare data summaries, tables, graphs, and analytical reports for research publications and presentations
• conduct comprehensive literature reviews and critically evaluate publications
• synthesize findings from multiple sources to identify research gaps and emerging themes.
• contribute to the preparation of evidence-based sections of manuscripts, reports, and grant applications.
• evaluate study limitations, biases, and statistical significance to ensure validity of findings.
• document and describe methodological approaches in manuscripts and research reports.

Requirement

You should have:

• MBBS or MSc. In Epidemiology and Statistics / MPH / Master’s in HPM or equivalent qualifications.
• preferably with additional certification and knowledge of Good Clinical Practices.

• at least 3-4 years of experience of analysis and drafting manuscripts

• highly organized and self-motivated;
• excellent interpersonal communication skills;
• ability to work independently and in team;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• strong computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel etc
• excellent academic writing skills
• good analysis skills on SPSS, STAT, R etc