The Aga Khan University Karachi

Research Associate (Paediatrics & Child Health)

Last date: 24 Aug 2026

Research Associate, Paediatrics & Child Health (2600035B)

The Outreach and Research Programme of the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, The Aga Khan University, Karachi has a contractual opening for a Research Associate.

Responsibilities

• Determine and document causes of death through clinical assessment, review of medical history and appropriate investigation.
• Maintain weekly cause of death reports and ensure completeness and accuracy of cause of death forms.
• Identify and report incomplete verbal autopsy forms for follow-up.
• Provide training and guidance to project staff across multiple field sites.
• Prepare and present weekly, fortnightly and monthly project reports.

Requirements

• MBBS qualification.
• 3 to 5 years of related work experience at the community level.
• Strong knowledge of clinical medicine, pathology, and causes and mechanisms of death.
• Good communication, report writing and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel and work at field sites.

• Employee status: Contractual
• Location: Karachi

How to Apply

Click the link to apply online:

https://aku.taleo.net/careersection/ex/joblist.ftl?lang=en

Last date: August 24, 2026