(AFG) Research Coordinator for Academic Projects Afghanistan

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Position Title

Research Coordinator for Academic Projects Afghanistan

Location

Afghanistan

Agency

Aga Khan University

Sector

Social Development

About the Agency

Aga Khan University : (AKU) provides post-graduate training of health service professionals, teachers and managers of schools, and the development of research scholars. It was granted its charter in 1983 as Pakistan’s first private, autonomous university. More information ….

The position

The Research Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and supervising all the research related activities of Mother and Child Health component. S/he will develop liaison with all the stakeholders of the community, health facilities and government and ensure smooth operations of the project.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible to:

• supervise study data collection procedures for the smooth implementation of the study protocol


• work closely with Principle Supervisor, Study Manager and Karachi based team to develop strategic plans for challenges faced in field/data collection


• monitor field sites’ daily operations


• conduct routine field visits to ensure data quality and integrity


• conduct random death audits visits to field site


• liaise with local hospitals (private & public), birth attendants and other stakeholders for smooth implementation of project


• liaise with AKU-PA Kabul office for administrative matters


• work closely with GIS person for development of GIS maps of all villages of study area as per the finalized village lists


• supervise data management activities including data editing, entry, data cleaning and data archiving procedures


• conduct trainings of all field staff, supervisors and manager on forms and study procedures


• respond to requests for updates and queries from Principal Investigator


• report protocol violations and adverse events to Principal Investigator


• prepare reports and plans for funding agencies, MoPH, IRB and other stakeholders


• do all such activities that may be required to do from time to time

The requirements

Candidates should have:

• a master degree in Public Health (MPH) or Masters of Philosophy (M. Phil ) in Social Sciences


• minimum 10 years field based experience of implementation of public health research projects at multiple locations


• hands on experience of community based research with respect to data collection, field editing, data management and data audits


• experience of dealing with private and government facilities


• work experience in the developing world


• experience in implementing organizational change


• training on community mobilization techniques


• ability to demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of other cultures, values and belief systems


• ability to demonstrate adaptability, flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity Good command in written and spoken


• willing to live full time in Badakhshan and Tajikistan


• be well versed with English language. Knowledge of Dari language will be an advantage


• computer literacy with familiarity of using Epi Info or SPSS


• ability to lead the team effectively

Removal Date

14-Feb-2016

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