Project Assistant, Brain and Mind Institute at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Description

Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University’s Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa

Job Summary

The Project Assistant position plays a crucial role in participant management and administrative support, ensuring the smooth operation of the BMI’s research projects. They work closely with Project Manager(s), Principal Investigator(s), and research teams to maintain high standards of research quality and participant care. Their responsibilities include coordinating participant schedules, managing study documentation, maintaining accurate records, and assisting in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and efficient execution of research protocols.

  Responsibilities

Assist in setting up and organizing study site(s) for participant visits and maintaining accurate and up-to-date participant records. Coordinate and schedule participant visits, follow-ups, and interviews, as well as support reimbursements to study participants. Support in managing and organizing study-related files, coordinate the distribution of study materials and supplies, and support in ensuring the proper functioning and maintenance of study equipment. Foster effective communication and collaboration within the research team and participate in regular team meetings, contributing to discussions on study progress and challenges. Scheduling meetings, support in agenda preparation and taking minutes. Liaise with external partners and stakeholders, as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s level training in a related field (i.e., health sciences, social sciences, public health, administration) Minimum 1 year experience in a research or clinical setting in a similar role. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and integrity. Familiarity with ethical guidelines and regulations related to human subjects’ research is an added advantage