https://www.careermidway.com/ Find new jobs in Pakistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain & other regions. en-us �2009 Careermidway.com - All rights reserved. 2024-04-24T12:15:20+01:00 webmaster Careermidway RSS Feed https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/lahore/project-research-public-relations-manager-prpm/295945 Project Research & Public Relations Manager (PRPM) in Centre for Public Policy and Governance Last date for application: Saturday, May 7, 2022 CPPG is looking for a self-motivated professional who can enhance Centre's think tanks functions through project development, public & alumni relations and academic support. Moreover, the candidate will also be responsible for coordinating alumni association and departmental events. Responsibilities: Think Tank Functions - Research Support Keep all Project's (CPPG) Institutional Requirements on file & updated Keep abreast of new Request for Proposals (RFP) & coordinate with faculty Coordinate & facilitate proposal writing Coordinate development of short courses & training led by faculty Coordinate Teaching Assistants & Students' Academic Involvement Coordinate development of Student Thesis Poster Public Relations & Marketing of CPPG at Corporations, NGOs and Government departments. Executive MA: Presentations for Admissions MPhil: Develop Internship program MPhil: Presentation for Admissions at various universities & colleges Distribution of CPPG Publications - bookstores/distributor Inter-university coordination Coordinate Alumni Association Be point of contact for Alumni relations Keep Database up to date - contact, professional engagement. Make Database digitally available to faculty Coordinate yearly event Develop Advertising Campaign Position requirements: 16 years equivalent education in Public Policy or Social Sciences with 8 years relevant work experience in public relations, network development and effective communication skills and understanding of social media platforms 18 years equivalent education in Public Policy or Social Sciences with 6 years relevant work experience in public relations, network development and effective communication skills and understanding of social media platforms Skills: Strong background in research and academic support Demonstrated potential in writing grant proposals, and establishing collaborations Excellent written English and communications skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Exceptional attention to detail Self-starter who can work effectively in a diverse team https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/lahore/project-research-public-relations-manager-prpm/295945 https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/lahore/research-associate/295944 CPPG is looking to hire a Research Associate for the duration of one year starting May 2022. The position is for a project, titled Juvenile Justice Act of Pakistan 2018: Assessment, Analysis and Capacity Building. Responsibilities of the Research Associate include conducting a literature review, data collection, assisting the research lead in conducting interviews, carrying out focus group discussions, transcribing data, and arranging policy dialogues and training. Qualifications & Required Skills: We are looking for critical thinking professionals who are research oriented, have excellent writing skills and can work independently. A Social Sciences major preferably Political Science or Public Policy A Foreign MA/MPhil Degree Strong knowledge of Research Methods Excellent English Writing skills Excellent MS Word and Internet Researching skills Willingness to visit jails and juvenile justice facilities Recommended Skills: Econometric analysis and SPSS skills About CPPG: Centre for Public Policy & Governance (CPPG) was established in July 2007 at FC College (A Chartered University). It started its academic program Executive MA in Public Policy in Fall 2009. Additionally, it publishes a Quarterly Research & News journal, conducts independent research concentrating on Environmental, Demography, Urbanization, Public Institutions, and Governance issues, and regularly organizes academic seminars and policy workshops. https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/lahore/research-associate/295944 https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/lahore/research-admin-and-incubation-staff/295675 Al-Khawarizmi Institute of Computer Science (KICS) Applications Wanted Al-Khawarizmi Institute of Computer Science (KICS) and Business Incubation Center (BIC), UET Lahore are looking for Research, Admin and Incubation Staff on contract basis for funded research projects. https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/lahore/research-admin-and-incubation-staff/295675 https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/lahore/senior-research-assistant/295246 Aga Khan University, chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private international university, is committed to the provision of education, research, and health care of international standard relevant to Pakistan and the region. The Outreach and Research Programme of the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health has nine community-based field sites across Pakistan (including five in Karachi) and focuses on research for the betterment of women and child health. The Department has a Nutritional Research Laboratory as well as an Infectious Disease Research Laboratory that caters to the needs of its research projects. It has well-acclaimed work to its credit both at the national and international level. Gavi (HUS) studys aim is to generate important data on the impact of typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) in reducing the burden of typhoid and drug resistance among typhoid cases in Pakistan by establishing surveillance network for typhoid in collaboration with large laboratory networks and hospitals across Pakistan. The study will be conducted at private and public sector hospitals and laboratory networks of Sindh and Punjab. This is a short-term contractual position based in Karachi, Lahore & Hyderabad. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for: independently conducting interviews and jotting down detailed notes on interviews and observational visits effectively managing field work processes to ensure efficiency facilitating meetings among the research team and junior research staff training new junior staff (Lady Health Workers - LHWs / Community Health Workers - CHWs) in research / interviewing skills and proper data collection processes visiting different households in the communities to ensure successful completion of data collection in their areas including quality control liaising with admin regarding logistics for field/hospital work developing and conducting regular trainings of LHWs and CHWs providing supervision and support to LHWs / CHWs liaising with their respected supervisors raising wider community awareness on child health related issues based on project guidelines ensuring field implementation of project related SOPs and guidelines as defined in the research project preparing and presenting weekly project related activity reports. Requirements: You should have: a Bachelors degree. Masters will be preferred at least one to two years of relevant experience the ability to showcase respect towards diverse cultural settings/differences excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently good communication and interpersonal skills resilience and ability to cope under pressure the enthusiasm to work in different communities. https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/lahore/senior-research-assistant/295246 https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/islamabad/deputy-manager-r-d/295177 CAREER OPPORTUNITY A weII-known Pharmaceutical Group situated at Islamabad, requires the services of highly skilled, competent and self-motivated individuals in the following capacities: Deputy Manager R&D: Qualification: Pharm-D, B. Pharm Experience: 5 to 7 years https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/islamabad/deputy-manager-r-d/295177 https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/nairobi/research-assistant/295120 The Aga Khan University is a pioneering institution of higher education whose mission is to improve the quality of life in the developing world and beyond, through world-class teaching, research and healthcare delivery. AKU educates students for local and global leadership from campuses and teaching hospitals in six countries, primarily in Asia and Africa. It generates new knowledge to solve problems that affect millions of people, especially the most vulnerable. The University is a private, not-for-profit institution and part of the Aga Khan Development Network. www.aku.edu Responsibilities: The Research Assistants will work with principal investigators and support various studies with focus on the key thematic areas including: Population Health; Reproductive, Maternal; Newborn and Child Health; Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health; Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases; Nutrition; and Mental Health. The appointee will be involved in; Screen and recruit study participants, Schedule clients for appointment and notify them in a timely manner Obtain anthropometric measurements Collect, compile, enter, clean, process and analyze data Transcribe recorded audio interviews to word documents File and maintain accurate records Requirements: Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Nursing, Public Health, Psychology, Medical Psychology & Clinical Medicine from an accredited institution Valid registration by the relevant body 1 year of continuous clinical experience Excellent communication skills in both writing & speaking English and Kiswahili Ability to work under minimum supervision https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/nairobi/research-assistant/295120 https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/karachi/senior-researcher-energy/292866 JOB OPPORTUNITIES The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry Policy Advisory Board of FPCCI has the mandate to provide research-based support to FPCCI Members, Standing Committees and Joint Business Councils/Chambers to undertake research, analysis, policy advocacy on macroeconomic, industrial, agriculture, energy, taxation/tariffs, ease of doing business, and trade policies. Policy Advisory Board solicits applications for the following contractual positions (3-Year) - with a 6-Month probation period (inclusive). Applicants with expertise in statistical and econometric software like R, Stata, EViews, SPSS will be highly preferred for the following positions. SENIOR RESEARCHER - ENERGY (1) Ph.D., MPhil or Masters in Economics or Energy Economics from a reputable university. A knowledgeable individual having prior five or more years of research and analytical experience vis-a-vis energy sector in government, private-sector, think tanks or academia and will be expected to bring in specialized knowledge of energy sector research, planning & policy management and make useful contributions based on past research or consulting publications in energy sector; including career in research related to national energy policy & tariffs; which have been noticed at the policy level. Be well aware of data sources, data collection practices, generation of surveys and quantitative assessments related to the energy sector. Be knowledgeable of the energy and tariffs environment of Pakistan and regional countries; as well as that of international energy sector trends. https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/karachi/senior-researcher-energy/292866 https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/lahore/research-assistant/292557 Research Assistant at Center for Learning and Teaching (CLT) Job Purpose/Summary: The following list is representative of the duties and responsibilities of a Research Assistant, but this list is not all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities are subject to modification at the discretion of the supervisor (Head CLT). Research assistants shall receive clear guidelines as to what allotments of their time are to be dedicated to research tasks as given below. Position Requirements: Completed bachelor's degree (16 years education) from an accredited institution preferably with a major in any Social Science or Humanities discipline with an experience in academic research writing. Skills: - Analytical - Note-taking and Transcribing - Time-management - Strong Academic Writing (English language) - Computer proficiency Responsibilities: Academic Research - Assists the head CLT with academic research. - Assists with duties related to the production of briefs and reports on various themes regarding professional support of academic staff in higher education. - Engages with the text in literature reviews. Reports & Briefs - Assists with the editing and preparation of reports/ briefs. - Develops surveys and analyzes data. - Prepares other articles, reports, and presentations. - Create presentation slides and posters to present findings. - Check facts, proofread, and edit research documents to ensure accuracy with appropriate referencing. - Regularly organizes, maintains, and updates website content. Other Tasks - Meets regularly with the supervisor to discuss research assignments. - Performs routine duties as instructed, essential to the research activities of the supervisor or project to which the research assistant is assigned. - Assists in administrative duties such as completing reports, etc. - Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of CLT. https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/lahore/research-assistant/292557 https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/lahore/senior-research-assistant-lab/292211 Aga Khan University, chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private international university, is committed to the provision of education, research and health care of international standard relevant to Pakistan and the region. The Outreach and Research Programme of the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health has nine community-based field sites across Pakistan (including five in Karachi) and focuses on research for the betterment of women and child health. The Department has a Nutritional Research Laboratory as well as an Infectious Disease Research Laboratory that caters to the needs of its research projects. It has well-acclaimed work to its credit both at the national and international level. The CEPI project is a vaccine trial which will be conducted in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. Aim of the study is to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of different combinations of covid-19 vaccines approved for use in Pakistan. Trial duration is 30 months. Healthy adults will be enrolled in the trial, and each will be followed up for 24 months. It is going to be conducted with collaboration of national and internationally acclaimed institutions. This is a short-term contractual position based in Lahore. Responsibilities: You will be responsible to: conduct routine technical procedures, clinical tests/biochemical test on daily basis according to laboratory protocols/manual assist in the preparation of final project reports ensure samples are collected, prepared and processed as per the protocol/guidelines stated in the research procedure assist seniors in implementation of safety standards assist section in-charge technologist with teaching students and trainees as per laboratory protocols design training materials for junior staff regarding laboratory protocols and procedures maintain quality control records of equipments and laboratory tests prepare stock solutions, master mixes, and other chemicals/ reagents any other duty or responsibility assigned by the lab-manger/in-charge technologist confirm and report unusual findings found in specimen to in-charge technologist perform routine technical procedures for internal and external quality control surveys compile project results for presentation at departmental meetings Requirements: You should have: a minimum of B.Sc. (2nd Division) in Biological Science. M.Sc. will be preferred at least one year experience in laboratory or hospital/ research facility substantial knowledge of laboratory/research testing procedures the ability to follow written and oral instructions https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/lahore/senior-research-assistant-lab/292211 https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/lahore/senior-research-assistant/292224 Aga Khan University, chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private international university, is committed to the provision of education, research and health care of international standard relevant to Pakistan and the region. The Outreach and Research Programme of the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health has nine community-based field sites across Pakistan (including five in Karachi) and focuses on research for the betterment of women and child health. The Department has a Nutritional Research Laboratory as well as an Infectious Disease Research Laboratory that caters to the needs of its research projects. It has well-acclaimed work to its credit both at the national and international level. The CEPI project is a vaccine trial which will be conducted in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. Aim of the study is to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of different combinations of covid-19 vaccines approved for use in Pakistan. Trial duration is 30 months. Healthy adults will be enrolled in the trial, and each will be followed up for 24 months. It is going to be conducted with collaboration of national and internationally acclaimed institutions. This is a short-term contractual position based in Islamabad and Lahore. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for: independently conducting interviews and jotting down detailed notes on interviews and observational visits effectively managing field work processes to ensure efficiency facilitating meetings among the research team training new staff in research, interviewing skills and proper data collection processes visiting different households in the communities to ensure successful completion of data collection in their areas including quality control liaising with admin regarding logistics for field work developing and conducting regular trainings of research staff providing supervision and support to research staff liaising with their respected supervisors raising wider community awareness on child health related issues based on project guidelines ensuring field implementation of project related SOPs and guidelines as defined in the research project preparing and presenting weekly project related activity reports. Requirements: You should have: a Bachelors degree, Masters will be preferred at least one year of relevant experience, preferably in community setting the ability to showcase respect towards diverse cultural settings/differences excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently good communication and interpersonal skills resilience and ability to cope under pressure the enthusiasm to work in different communities. https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/lahore/senior-research-assistant/292224 https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/karachi/senior-research-assistant-data-management-unit/292127 Aga Khan University, chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private international university, is committed to the provision of education, research, and health care of international standard relevant to Pakistan and the region. The Outreach and Research Programme of the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health has nine community-based field sites across Pakistan (including five in Karachi) and focuses on research for the betterment of women and child health. The Department has a Nutritional Research Laboratory as well as an Infectious Disease Research Laboratory that caters to the needs of its research projects. It has well-acclaimed work to its credit both at the national and international level. This is a short-term contractual position. Responsibilities: You will be responsible to: assist in the implementation of data management standards in data collection and cleaning assist in checking and testing of mobile apps support data collection team on the field assist with day-to-day DMU project activities track data and ensure timely completion assist in preparation and monitoring projects progress report to coordinator/managers for any other additional task(s) maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and record keeping in accordance with policies and procedures maintain Red Cap database or other study related database prepare weekly/quarterly reports on the study and run designed data. Requirements: You should have: a minimum of Bachelors degree knowledge of data entry and different data base systems the resilience and ability to cope under pressure good report writing skills strong MS office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/karachi/senior-research-assistant-data-management-unit/292127 https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/karachi/senior-research-assistant-gis/290089 The Outreach and Research Programme of the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health has nine community-based field sites across Pakistan (including five in Karachi) and focuses on research for the betterment of women and child health. The Department has a Nutritional Research Laboratory as well as an Infectious Disease Research Laboratory that caters to the needs of its research projects. It has well-acclaimed work to its credit both at the national and international level. The Department is conducting an observational study in Gadap Town, Karachi to assess if environmental surveillance for enteric pathogens will complement clinical surveillance and will help inform targeted immunization and other control activities for the control of diarrheal and other diseases. The sampling of sewage is a non-invasive and anonymous approach for identification and response to enteric pathogens circulating in communities. It can be a useful tool for tracking emerging pathogens and monitoring the changing epidemiology of enteric infectious diseases. Responsibilities: You will be responsible to: plan, produce, maintain and update a variety of maps, drawings and other graphic representations using layers and attribute data from GIS databases set-up and publish maps to ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online and portal for ArcGIS support and assist the team in different projects with GIS-specific tasks support in deployment and user training maintain and update system documentation and ensure procedures are timely and properly executed. Requirements: You should have: a Masters degree preferrably in Computer Science, Geoinformatics or related discipline good knowledge of ArcGIS Desktop applications and extensions good knowledge of GIS systems, principles and concepts including GPS and ArcGIS Desktop ability to manipulate a variety of datasets (such as Excel, Access, CSV) to extract, transform and load data into GIS database competency in 3D modelling and visualization software such as Esri City Engine experience of working with open-source GIS solutions across QGIS ability to effectively work in teams as well as independently and meet stringent deadlines willingness to travel nationally and internationally on need-basis. This is a close-ended position to be based in Karachi. https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/karachi/senior-research-assistant-gis/290089 https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/karachi/senior-research-coordinator/290075 The Human Development Programme (HDP) aims to support human development through a multidisciplinary and research-based approach. Its initial focus is early childhood, a period of life that lays the foundation for all future learning, development and wellbeing. Applying an integrated approach to education, health, nutrition and stimulation in early years. HDP aims to provide the support needed to promote holistic child development by enhancing physical, cognitive, social and emotional abilities of children to help them become healthy competent individuals participating productively and effectively in their societies. HDP is determined to promote better development of future generations and with its educational and community-based programmes. The Programme aims to build the capacity of professionals, parents and communities who have the responsibility of providing a strong foundation and learning opportunities for ensuring a good start in life to every child. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for: developing a package of gender sensitive ECD, health and education training to be used for training project beneficiaries organising implementation of project activities as per the project protocols, SOPs, expectations and timelines organising and rolling out holistic, gender responsive and inclusive child development trainings for project beneficiaries developing and rolling out effective project monitoring and field activities planning and supervising work plan regarding field activities providing on job coaching and supportive supervision of the project staff planning and organizing Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and In Depth interviews with various stakeholders supervising collected data on regular basis, ensuring complete and correct data collection supervising data collection and intervention activities happening in the field and supporting project staff for any day-to-day problems faced in the field data consolidation and maintaining records and creating backup of collected data maintaining attendance records of team members monthly reporting of project activities to PI. Requirements: You should have: Masters in Education / Social Sciences / Psychology with Diploma in Early Childhood Development (ECD) from a reputable institution at least 5 to 7 years of experience of working in ECD / Education and research and development projects experience in organizing and rolling out trainings experience in developing training material on ECD strong communication skills in English (oral and written), excellent interpersonal, organisational, coordination and report writing skills efficient work planning with timeliness, quality assurance, mentoring and monitoring skills excellent problem solving skills, ability to anticipate problems and devise effective solutions with strong decision-making capabilities background and experience of conducting qualitative research studies in community setting knowledge and experience of data collection, data analysis and writing up results building and maintaining effective collaborations with project stakeholders proficiency in MS Office ability and willingness to travel extensively. https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/karachi/senior-research-coordinator/290075 https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/chitral/senior-research-coordinator/290008 The Human Development Programme (HDP) aims to support human development through a multidisciplinary and research-based approach. Its initial focus is early childhood, a period of life that lays the foundation for all future learning, development and wellbeing. Applying an integrated approach to education, health, nutrition and stimulation in early years. HDP aims to provide the support needed to promote holistic child development by enhancing physical, cognitive, social and emotional abilities of children to help them become healthy competent individuals participating productively and effectively in their societies. HDP is determined to promote better development of future generations and with its educational and community-based programmes. The Programme aims to build the capacity of professionals, parents and communities who have the responsibility of providing a strong foundation and learning opportunities for ensuring a good start in life to every child. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for: developing / adapting a package of gender sensitive ECD, health and education training to be used for training project beneficiaries organising implementation of project activities as per the project protocols, SOPs, expectations and timelines organising and rolling out holistic, gender responsive and inclusive child development trainings for project beneficiaries developing and rolling out effective project monitoring and field activities planning and supervising work plan regarding field activities providing on job coaching and supportive supervision of the project staff planning and organizing Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and In Depth interviews with various stakeholders supervising collected data on regular basis, ensuring complete and correct data collection supervising data collection and intervention activities happening in the field and supporting project staff for any day-to-day problems faced in the field data consolidation and maintaining records and creating backup of collected data maintaining attendance records of team members monthly reporting of project activities to PI. You should have: Masters in Education / Social Sciences / Psychology with Diploma in Early Childhood Development (ECD) from a reputable institution at least 5 to 7 years of experience of working in ECD / Education and research and development projects experience in organising and rolling out trainings in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral experience in developing training material on ECD strong communication skills in English (oral and written), excellent interpersonal, organisational, coordination and report writing skills efficient work planning with timeliness, quality assurance, mentoring and monitoring skills excellent problem solving skills, ability to anticipate problems and devise effective solutions with strong decision-making capabilities background and experience of conducting qualitative research studies in community setting knowledge and experience of data collection, data analysis and writing up results building and maintaining effective collaborations with project stakeholders proficiency in MS Office ability and willingness to travel extensively in Gilgit Baltistan and Chitral proficiency in local languages is desired. https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/chitral/senior-research-coordinator/290008 https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/dubai/research-and-development-executive/290050 -Act as the point of contact among executives, employees, clients, and other external partners -Manage information flow in a timely and accurate manner -Oversee the performance of other clerical staff -Format information for internal and external communication memos, emails, presentations, reports -Take minutes during meetings -Screen and direct phone calls and distribute correspondence https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/dubai/research-and-development-executive/290050 https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/sindh/senior-research-assistant-centre-of-excellence-in-women-and-child-health/289644 The Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health aims to support the introduction, scale-up and further piloting of high quality and high impact interventions to improve Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) in Pakistan by harnessing the potential of both public and private sectors, coupled with introduction of women and girls empowerment intervention. The Aga Khan Universitys Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health has cautiously designed a project Sihaat Mand Khandaan (SMK) in collaboration with The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) partners and relevant Provincial Health and Population Welfare Departments across Pakistan to bridge the gaps within the health service sector to foster greater health outcomes for women, children and adolescents. The project aims to improve the status of sexual and reproductive health of women and adolescents in three provinces and ten districts of Pakistan. The focus remains on empowering increasingly marginalized and vulnerable populations to exercise their reproductive rights, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. This will be achieved through the implementation of evidence-based and socio-culturally sensitive sexual and reproductive health interventions implemented at both community and facility levels. Responsibilities: You will be responsible to conduct research at the field sites as per protocols and work in harmony with the team to ensure the project adheres to all ethical, medical and humanitarian principles. Specific responsibilities include to: assist the supervisor in development of research instruments for the projects according to their objectives ensure validity of data collected from the field independently conduct interviews and prepare detailed notes for it ensure proper collection of data as per the provided guidelines assist the supervisor in visiting field sites to brief them about the study purpose assist field team to monitor all the field staff at the respective field sites to maintain quality control of data follow and ensure field implementation of project related SOPs and guidelines, as defined in the research project assist supervisors in carrying out day to day work on the field prepare and present periodic project related activity reports. Requirements: You should have: at least a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Arts, Social Sciences or Nursing while preference will be given to Masters degree holders at least one year of relevant experience in communal research good interpersonal skills particularly communication skills proficiency in the use of computer applications, particularly MS Office ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively ability to work effectively in teams and resilience to cope-up with work pressure good communication and report writing skills. willingness to work in the community settings and travel to field sites. This is a close-ended position to be based in Qambar. https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/sindh/senior-research-assistant-centre-of-excellence-in-women-and-child-health/289644 https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/karachi/senior-assistant-research-grant-administration-centre-of-excellence-in-women-and-child-health/289651 The Umeed-e-Nau (UeN) initiative of the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Women and Child Health aims to support the introduction, scale-up and further piloting of high quality and high impact interventions to improve Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) in Pakistan by harnessing the potential of both public and private sectors, coupled with introduction of women and girls empowerment interventions. UeN has two major components; one is to introduce proven effective MNCAH interventions at scale in 8 districts and the second is to generate evidence through innovative approaches to improve MNCAH while included in the public health programme in Pakistan. Responsibilities: You will be responsible to provide active support in the research and grants administration. Specific responsibilities include to: provide support in the management of grant checklists for external funding, preparation and follow-ups with relevant departments assist the Principal Investigators in grant acquisitions which includes correspondence with the granting agencies and ensuring conformity to regulatory-related compliance of the agencies assist in the management of ethical clearances database of research projects; preparation and follow-ups of Ethical Review Committee (ERC) approvals, applications and maintenance of records of the department prepare memos, letters, certificates and other documentary assignments provide support in getting approval from National Bioethics Committee (NBC), organize and maintain regulatory files of the assigned research projects of the department carry out the budget realignment, cost and no-cost extension, sub-recipient monitoring of grants along with supervision of department research funds. Requirements: You should have: at least a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Research Administration, Administrative Sciences or equivalent, preferably a Masters degree in the same at least one year of related work experience while having knowledge of grants administration and financial management will be an added advantage good interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills and some command on local languages good computer skills, particularly proficiency in the use of MS Office willingness to travel to field sites on need-basis. This is a close-ended position to be based in Karachi. https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/karachi/senior-assistant-research-grant-administration-centre-of-excellence-in-women-and-child-health/289651 https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/karachi/senior-research-assistant/289469 The Outreach and Research Programme of the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health has nine community-based field sites across Pakistan (including five in Karachi) and focuses on research for the betterment of women and child health. The Department has a Nutritional Research Laboratory as well as an Infectious Disease Research Laboratory that caters to the needs of its research projects. It has well-acclaimed work to its credit both at the national and international level. The department is conducting a study in two preidentified sites of District East, Karachi for environmental surveillance of COVID-19 from sewage water. It will help to determine presence and quantification of SARS COVID-19 virus in particular area. Responsibilities: You will be responsible to: visit the sites of District East, Karachi twice a week for project work collect and filter raw sewage from site transport the filtrate to AKUH Infectious Disease Research Lab manage field work process to ensure effective use of time facilitate meetings among the research staff liaise with the administration regarding logistics for field work provide supervision and support to research staff in liaising with their supervisors follow and ensure field implementation of project related SOPs and guidelines as defined in the research project. Requirements: You should have: a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Social Sciences or equivalent preferably one year of relevant experience basic research, interpersonal and communication skills good command over the use of computer applications, particularly MS Office resilience and ability to cope-up with work pressure and meet stringent timelines. This is a close-ended position to be based in Karachi. https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/karachi/senior-research-assistant/289469 https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/karachi/senior-research-assistant/289325 The Outreach and Research Programme of the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health has nine community-based field sites across Pakistan (including five in Karachi) and focuses on research for the betterment of women and child health. The Department has a Nutritional Research Laboratory as well as an Infectious Disease Research Laboratory that caters to the needs of its research projects. It has well-acclaimed work to its credit both at the national and international level. The department is conducting an observational study in Gadap Town, Karachi to assess if environmental surveillance for enteric pathogens will complement clinical surveillance and will help inform targeted immunization and other control activities for the control of diarrheal and other diseases. Responsibilities: You will be responsible to: carry out community mobilization activities provision of support, counselling and information to community members make visits to field sites and manage field work to ensure effective use of time they will also provide a link between community, LHVs and Facility development of linkage and referral pathway for the complicated cases from the community to health facility help male community mobilizers in formulation of Health Committees for generation of emergency funds to facilitate community women for seeking emergency care in the community. Requirements: You should have: a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Social Sciences or equivalent prefereably one year of relevant experience basic research skills and good interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills good command over the use of computer applications, particularly MS Office resilience and ability to cope-up with work pressure and meet stringent timelines. This is a close-ended position to be based in Karachi. https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/karachi/senior-research-assistant/289325 https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/sindh/senior-research-assistant/289337 The Outreach and Research Programme of the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health has nine community-based field sites across Pakistan (including five 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, not only impacting the health policies but also enabling millions to live an improved life. The department is carrying out a study on Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV). World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there are 14.3 million typhoid cases and 222,000 typhoid-associated deaths per year, globally. South and Southeast Asia accounts for 90% of the disease mortality. Increasing drug resistance in Typhoid (MDR & XDR) is limiting treatment options, leading to complicated cases and mortalities. The Government of Pakistan is introducing Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) in the national immunization program. Establishment of a strong national representative surveillance network is a key for impact assessment of any intervention and monitoring of drug resistance. This study will generate important data on the impact of TCV in reducing the burden of typhoid and drug resistance among Typhoid cases in Pakistan by establishing surveillance network for Typhoid in collaboration with large laboratory networks and hospitals across Pakistan. The study will be conducted at private and public sector hospitals and laboratory networks of Sindh and Punjab. In addition, rapid screening analysis to measure the impact of TCV against culture confirmed S.Typhi among children when the vaccine is administered during a catch-up campaign to children 9 months-15 years of age will also be measured. This will be a short-term activity of 3 to 5 months. Responsibilities: You will be responsible to: manage field work process to ensure effective use of time collect data to ensure quality control facilitate meetings among the research teams and train research staff on research, interviewing and proper data collection skills liaise with administration team for field work-related logistics follow and ensure field implementation of project related SOPs and guidelines as defined in the research project. Requirements: You should have: a Master's or Bachelor's degree, preferably in Sociology or Social Sciences at least one year of relevant experience basic research and good interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills good command over the use of computer applications, particularly MS Office resilience and ability to cope-up with work pressure and meet stringent timelines willingness to work in community setting and travel to field sites. This is a close-ended position to be based in Hyderabad. https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/sindh/senior-research-assistant/289337 https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/gilgit/research-coordinator/287384 The Human Development Programme (HDP) aims to support human development through a multidisciplinary and research-based approach. Its initial focus is early childhood, a period of life that lays the foundation for all future learning, development and wellbeing. Applying an integrated approach to education, health, nutrition and stimulation in early years. HDP aims to provide the support needed to promote holistic child development by enhancing physical, cognitive, social and emotional abilities of children to help them become healthy competent individuals participating productively and effectively in their societies. HDP is determined to promote better development of future generations and with its educational and community-based programmes. The Programme aims to build the capacity of professionals, parents and communities who have the responsibility of providing a strong foundation and learning opportunities for ensuring a good start in life to every child. This is a short term grant-funded position. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Research Specialist, you will be responsible to undertake and coordinate activities for a project on maternal mental health and children's social-emotional development. Specific responsibilities include: collaborating with community workers in identifying mothers and children for enrollment in the project providing support in development of relevant training material and carrying out appropriate trainings conducting door-to-door baseline and end line surveys in the community on prescribed forms ensuring correct and accurate data collection and maintaining record of data according to the SOPs conducting data editing and data entry of survey forms on predesigned software assisting in focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with various stakeholders transcribing and organising the data collected from focus group discussions and in-depth interviews supervising counselling sessions of community workers on predesigned observation form coordinating and assisting Research Specialist (Supervisor) for all project activities. Requirements: at least a Bachelors degree or preferably Masters in Psychology from a reputable institution experience in mental health research projects in community setting (at least 3 years with Bachelor's and 2 years with Masters degree) experience in training and supervising community workers in GB basic communication and interpersonal skills to be able to work as a team the ability to manage assigned work according to timelines the ability to be proactive, taking initiatives to improve quality of work sound knowledge and skills for training of Community Workers and undertaking research activities in community setting effective planning, organising and coordination capabilities strong English language, computer and data management skills the ability to travel to field as per requirement of the project. https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/gilgit/research-coordinator/287384 https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/karachi/instructor-research-department-of-obstetrics-gynaecology/286657 The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is part of the Universitys Women and Child Health Division, which deals with the continuum of maternal, fetal and child health issues.The department offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services for women including high risk obstetrical care, infertility, foetal assessment, routine obstetric, reproductive endocrinology, gynaecological oncology and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of routine gynaecological disorders. It also offers a four-year residency training programme. Responsibilities: Specific responsibilities include to: provide support in writing, revising and proof reading research grant applications and in handling internal management processes. facilitate in obtaining approvals from the relevant authorities and submission to the granting agency review manuscripts received for publications and provide suggestions before submission to the journal provide support in editing research grants and manuscripts for refining in terms of English language and communication standards proof-read and prepare the manuscripts before submission according to the different journals guidelines communicate and provide feedback to authors for improvements develop research survey, questionnaire and tests and prepare research manuscripts and research presentations assess training gaps and develop new courses for residents and faculty, teach synopsis writing, epidemiology and biostatistics courses and other topics to the residents conduct periodic audits to validate that the research being conducted in the department conforms to institutional standards of ethical and professional practice streamline synopsis and thesis submission processes. Requirements: You should have: at least a Masters degree in Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Health Policy & Management, Public Health, Healthcare Management, Sociology or any other relevant discipline at least two years of relevant experience at management level, preferably in healthcare or research organization of good repute comprehensive knowledge of modern research tools and techniques excellent project management skills including ability to lead work force and manage resources effectively strong management and report writing skills proficiency in the use of related computer applications excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to present complex ideas and information in clear and meaningful form to various stakeholders excellent ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and meet stringent deadlines willingness for extensive travelling to various field sites for monitoring and supervision. https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/karachi/instructor-research-department-of-obstetrics-gynaecology/286657 https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/karachi/senior-research-assistant/286178 The Outreach and Research Programme of the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health has more than fifteen 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. The department is carrying out a research project about vaccine-preventable, funded by Sabin Institute. In light of current pandemic and distancing measures, the CRI coverage is adversely affected as caregivers avoid tertiary care hospitals or primary health centers. This has further increased the risk of outbreak for vaccine-preventable diseases, as well as economic burden due to morbidity and mortality and delay in caregiver getting back to work. Pakistan is identified as a Low and Middle Income Countries (LMIC) with high vaccine hesitancy and is third among countries with the most unvaccinated / under-vaccinated children. It ranks fourth in global child mortality, with 60% of deaths due to infectious diseases that are vaccine-preventable. In this study, using qualitative methodology, we plan to explore and understand the role of mHealth and social media interventions, that are most suitable in Pakistani context to improve vaccination coverage during COVID-19 pandemic. Responsibilities: You will be responsible to: independently write detailed notes on interviews and observation visits manage field work process to ensure effective use of time facilitate meetings among the research teams and train research staff on research, interviewing and proper data collection skills liaise with administration team for field work-related logistics follow and ensure field implementation of project related SOPs and guidelines as defined in the research project. Requirements: You should have: a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Social Sciences at least one year of relevant experience basic research and good interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills good command over the use of computer applications, particularly MS Office resilience and ability to cope-up with work pressure and meet stringent timelines willingness to work in community setting and travel to field sites. This is a close-ended position to be based in Karachi. https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/karachi/senior-research-assistant/286178 https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/abbottabad/assistant-managers-research-and-grants-administration-centre-of-excellence-in-women-and-child-health/286177 The Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health aims to support the introduction, scale-up and further piloting of high quality and high impact interventions to improve Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) in Pakistan by harnessing the potential of both public and private sectors, coupled with introduction of women and girls empowerment intervention. Responsibilities: You will be required to manage extramural and intramural research grants and contracts, provide information, documents, and expertise to Principal Investigators and research advancement teams across the university and help them complete the research administration tasks professionally and in compliance with guidelines of the Aga Khan University and granting agencies. You will be responsible to manage a team to look after the overall grant portfolio of the department which involves budget realignments, cost and no-cost extensions, supplemental funding, sub-award management and timely submission of project deliverables. Specific responsibilities include to: negotiate with various departments for timely completion of grant checklist process provide advice and guidance to PIs regarding administration of sponsored projects act as a liaison between PI and other stakeholders to resolve concerns in meeting submission deadlines to stay updated on the frequent developments in research and grants administration field and implement required change in processes, conduct regular sessions of PIs and the research team on change in processes and requirements review the research proposals to ensure compliance to Institutional guidelines and requirements of the granting agencies use advanced contracts and grants concepts to manage a high volume of proposals and sub-awards which may involve significant complexity and to liaise with other stakeholders assist in resolving modification issues on different aspects which involve to coordinate with the granting agencies review specific terms and conditions in order to respond to queries regarding various expenses from grant funds guide faculty members on reporting requirements of ERC (Ethical Review Committee) regarding changes in proposals and to keep ERC informed about such changes timely submission of any new applications and exemptions for departmental research committee and further submission to ERC, and ensure that each project concludes in compliance to the closeout process analyse, interpret and make sound judgments towards decisions that bring efficiency in the overall research and grants administration functioning independently negotiate research grant agreements and take decisions, and ensure compliance of such agreements to the Institutional guidelines. Requirements: You should have: a Masters degree preferably in Business Administration or Research Administration while having relevant professional qualifications would be an added advantage at least three years of relevant work experience preferably in any good organization of similar nature good skills in grants management and review, particularly related to financial administration excellent knowledge of general financial practices and procedures good interpersonal skills, particularly communication and people management skills good command over use of computer applications, particularly of MS Excel ability to manage work efficiently individually as well in teams willingness to travel to field sites within and outside Karachi. https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/abbottabad/assistant-managers-research-and-grants-administration-centre-of-excellence-in-women-and-child-health/286177 https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/karachi/research-associate/286169 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. The department is carrying out a research project about vaccine-preventable, funded by Sabin Institute. In light of current pandemic and distancing measures, the CRI coverage is adversely affected as caregivers avoid tertiary care hospitals or primary health centers. This has further increased the risk of outbreak for vaccine-preventable diseases, as well as economic burden due to morbidity and mortality and delay in caregiver getting back to work. Pakistan is identified as a Low and Middle Income Countries (LMIC) with high vaccine hesitancy and is third among countries with the most unvaccinated / under-vaccinated children. It ranks fourth in global child mortality, with 60% of deaths due to infectious diseases that are vaccine-preventable. In this study, using qualitative methodology, we plan to explore and understand the role of mHealth and social media interventions, that are most suitable in Pakistani context to improve vaccination coverage during COVID-19 pandemic. Responsibilities: You will be responsible to supervise and monitor the research activities including data collection as well as maintain necessary records, create and sustain liaison with the relevant stakeholders for the smooth implementation of all necessary activities of the project. Specific responsibilities include to: assist the supervisor in the development of research instruments for the projects according to their objectives ensure validity of data collected from the field independently conduct interviews and prepare detailed notes for it ensure proper data collection as per the project guidelines follow and ensure field implementation of project related SOPs and guidelines, as defined in the research project assist supervisors in carrying out day-to-day research work prepare and present periodic project related activity reports keep track and follow-up with research teams on progress reports of the project provide assistance in the preparation of periodic research and progress reports ensure quality control by random checks and field monitoring. Requirements: You should have: a Masters degree, preferably in Sociology, Social Sciences or equivalent at least one year of relevant experience good report writing skills and proficiency in the use of computer applications, particularly MS Office ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively ability to work effectively in teams and resilience to cope-up with work pressure willingness to work in the community settings and travel to field sites. This is a close-ended position to be based in Karachi. https://www.careermidway.com/jobs/karachi/research-associate/286169