Research Specialist- Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health

Opportunity Information

The Role

Grant-funded contractual Research Specialist at the AKU Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health, Karachi, supervising field and data management activities of research projects.

•Supervision and monitoring of all projects related to field activities •Develop high quality research proposals for funding agencies and conduct research and contribute in publications •Preparation and compilation of a daily study progress report •Working closely with administrative staff to ensure discipline, sufficient supplies, and optimal staff at the field sites on a daily basis •Observing, troubleshooting, and reporting to the PI with solutions for identified problems for efficient performance at field site •Coordinate and collaborate with study teams, and key stakeholders to ensure project alignment •Lead and motivate project teams, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities •Conduct regular project status meetings and provide updates to the PI •Maintain thorough project documentation, including status reports, risk logs, and lessons learned •Identify and implement process improvements to enhance project execution and overall efficiency •Ensure compliance with AKU policies, standard protocols, and regulatory requirements •Provide training to project staff on data collection procedures and project implementation •Analyze qualitative data and prepare project reports

Applicants General Eligibility & Requirements

Education, Experience and Skills Requirements