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Research Specialist (District TB Coordinator)- Community Health Sciences

Aga Khan University
Karachi New Opportunity Official website
Opportunity Information
Closed
Reference No.

2600044Z

Number of Post(s)

1

Type of Employer

Private Sector Academia (Day- care/ School/ College/ University/ Training Institute)

Level

Mid Career

Placement

Multiple Locations

Location

Karachi

Specific Location

District Karachi Central, Badin, Dadu, Ghotki, Naushahro Feroze, Khairpur, Sanghar, Sukkur and Shikarpur

The Role

Grant-funded contractual position in the Department of Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University, overseeing TB project activities in an assigned district of Sindh.


•Oversee implementation of TB-related project activities across assigned districts and keep project management informed of progress •Coordinate with District Health Officers, District TB Coordinators, Basic Management Units (BMUs), MNCH coordinators, and other relevant stakeholders •Develop and review weekly and monthly micro-plans for TB contact management and Mobile TB Van operations in coordination with relevant teams •Supervise Social Mobilizers and other assigned field staff, providing technical guidance and operational support •Monitor MTV operations and coordinate field schedules, outreach activities, supplies, and logistics •Support hospital- TB linkage activities and strengthen coordination between health facilities, BMUs, and project teams •Review project dashboards and ensure timely, complete, and accurate data entry across contact management, MTV, and hospital- TB linkage activities •Identify data discrepancies and coordinate timely correction and reconciliation with relevant teams •Monitor implementation against targets, identify operational challenges, and recommend corrective actions •Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress reports using prescribed formats •Organize and participate in project review meetings, stakeholder consultations, and district-level coordination forums •Perform other project-related responsibilities assigned by the supervisor

Applicants General Eligibility & Requirements
Required Experience

3+ years

Education, Experience and Skills Requirements
Required Education Level/ Field of Study
  • Masters: Public Health, Social Sciences, Health Sciences
Required Experience

At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in public health, TB control, health programmes, research or field coordination; experience coordinating with district health authorities, government programmes, health facilities or community-based teams; field team supervision, monitoring, data review and reporting Preferred: Familiarity with digital data collection tools, dashboards or health information systems

Skills

Coordination, Report Writing, Team Supervision, Data Review

Any Other Requirements or Preferences

•Ability to travel to assigned field locations

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