Senior Research Assistant (IDRL)

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Senior Research Assistant (IDRL) - (260002O0)

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:

• coordinate field activities and ensure timely completion of participant recruitment, follow-up visits, and sample collection
• ensure proper maintenance, filing, and confidentiality of all study-related data and documents
• provide study-related counselling and guidance to participants and their families
• coordinate closely with project supervisors and investigators regarding field operations and study progress
• train and mentor field staff on study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), biosafety requirements, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• supervise field teams to ensure compliance with study protocols and quality standards
• ensure proper chain-of-custody documentation and sample tracking from collection to laboratory receipt
• monitor inventory and ensure availability of field supplies, consumables, and sample collection materials
• assist in resolving field-related challenges and participant concerns in a professional manner
• maintain effective communication with community stakeholders, healthcare facilities, and project collaborators
• participate in project meetings and contribute to operational planning and implementation.

Requirement

You should have:

• at least Bachelor’ s degree Graduation in Social Science or any other relevant degree
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience in field-based health research, clinical research, epidemiological studies, or community-based projects
• ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet project deadlines
• excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Urdu
• Basic Knowledge of survey and other research designs
• Resilience and ability to cope with work pressure
• Willing to work in the communities/field sites.

Primary Location: Pakistan

Other Locations: Pakistan-Karachi

Organisation: Aga Khan University Pakistan

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Posting: 10/07/2026, 5:24:57 AM

Closing Date: 17/07/2026, 1:59:00 PM