Research Assistant (2 Positions)

Job Summary
The successful candidates will support a team of Investigators in undertaking a study aimed at determining common self-harm methods, as well as describing the socio-demographic and clinical profile of patients presenting with self-harm. These includes extraction, storage, and management of data in accordance with the data protection and research policies of Aga Khan University.  This is a 6-months contract.
Responsibilities

Organize all aspects of data extraction from Medical Records
Code extracted data and provided regular reports 
Ensure that data collection materials and accessories are safeguarded
Track and maintain relevant systems to ensure study timelines are met
These are initial responsibilities and deliverables may evolve during study implementation hence other related responsibilities may be assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant health discipline, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Biology, Nursing, Social work or equivalent. 
At least one years’ experience in research data collection/extraction preferably in university/research Institution setting
Educational or experiential knowledge of data cleaning and analysis
Knowledge and skills of handling quantitative and qualitative data including Medical Records
Certificate in Protection of Human Research Subjects and Good Clinical Practice will be an added advantage
Excellent inter-personal relationship with ability to work well with colleagues and full spectrum of academic staff from trainees to senior faculty members and researchers, located in different geographic zones

Application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, should be sent to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, Aga Khan University, via the email: hr.universityke@aku.edu  Please quote the position title on the email subject. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications should be submitted latest by February 3, 2023

Apply via :

hr.universityke@aku.edu