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Senior Research Assistant (Two Positions), Care of the Elderly

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Brain and Mind Institute

Location

Pakistan

Introduction

The Aga Khan University(AKU) 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

The Brain and Mind Institute (BMI) is a newly minted entity at the Aga Khan University (AKU), with key hubs in Nairobi (for East Africa) and Karachi (for South and Central Asia). The BMI seeks to build capacity in the domains of mental health and neuroscience. In collaboration with partners, the Institute is advancing research leadership capacity and support service delivery across East Africa and South Asia, and other regions served by the AKU. The Institute supports a hub for scholarship exchange and action on mental health issues, as well as educational, clinical, and community-based programs. BMI’s research focuses on the context of today’s youth in Africa and South Asia, while our programmatic offerings address mental health related and brain health issues, including stigma and resiliency. A significant area of interest is the implementation of science-based programming in hospital and community settings that translate new discoveries into prevention and treatment programs.

These are contractual positions.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible to:
  • identify eligible patients from waiting area
  • recruit participants based on the study's inclusion/exclusion criteria
  • obtain consent prior to data collection
  • collect and enter data ethically as per the study questionnaire and included tools
  • schedule rescreening dates and coordinate with participants accordingly.

Requirements

You should have:
  • Intermediate certification. However, a Bachelor's degree in Health Care related field will be preferred
  • at least one year of relevant experience in health care, research or data collection and entry would be preferred
  • proficiency in utilizing computer applications, including MS Office, web based surveys and other relevant tools and applications
  • working knowledge of Google Forms, Survey Monkey, Microsoft Forms and REDCap
  • ability to learn quickly and follow instructions
  • ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced environment
  • ability to communicate with patients and families
  • ability to make liaison with hospital staff
  • proficiency in written and oral Urdu.

To Apply

​​Interested candidates should send their detailed CVs by email to human.resources@aku.edu and mark the position number ‘10051900’ in the subject line. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by August 8, 2024