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Manager/ Senior Manager (Research) – Aga Khan University

Manager/ Senior Manager (Research) – Aga Khan University

Job Description
Aga Khan University’s (AKU) Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) is a preeminent public health institution in the country. The vision of the Chancellor set the direction for the University to take a lead in community development and the creation of an innovative curriculum that emphasises a balance between patient care and population health. Over the past several decades, CHS has played a major role in leading the development of national level primary health care, public health practice, health systems through evidence based approach. CHS has established successful models in urban and rural settings in Pakistan emphasising empowerment – building on the strengths of communities. As part of an international university, CHS collaborates in a global network of outstanding research and teaching institutions including AKU affiliates in East Africa and Central Asia.
CHS has five major sections Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Health Policy & Management, Population & Reproductive Health, Environmental-Occupational Health & Injuries, and Non Communicable Diseases & Mental Health.

Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for:
functioning as a central unit for all research activities to enhance the research portfolio of the department
facilitating all sections for grant writing, submission, follow-up and linkages with funding agencies
teaching courses on communicable disease prevention and control to postgraduate students
establishing a research and development office within CHS and providing lead assistance to Chair in developing, documenting and presenting research priorities and themes across sections
overseeing all proposals submitted for ethical review and ensuring implementation of ethical practices in research work
developing proposals for funding especially in the area of communicable diseases focusing on TB, HIV, Malaria and Hepatitis
overseeing the work of Data Management Unit (DMU) by developing a repository of data bases of various research grants within CHS
managing the training and research support functions of DMU by working with IT staff and relevant faculty in CHS
facilitating the research related component for the revamping of new field sites for Public Health Practice and coordinating research related activities in the new rural health program in Thatta district, the urban health program in Karachi, and the two new field sites developed for student training
managing CHS related partnerships within and outside AKU for existing and upcoming grants and leading the effort for developing a strategy of increased resource mobilization
establishing and/or strengthening relationships with partners such as UN agencies, bilateral and multilateral donors and relevant government departments for relevant research activities
overseeing the departmental website, or any other departmental newsletters or communication.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s in any discipline, post graduation will be preferred.
Minimum 2 years experience of customer handling / counselling in a service organization.
Business and customer oriented.
Good communication skill (both written and oral).
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Good interpersonal skills.
Analytical and decision making skills.
Knowledge of medical terminologies would be considered an advantage.
Able to work in day/night shifts.

Apply
Please send your resume at human.resources@aku.edu and mark the subject with position number 10012024 .
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.