Manager (Research), Department of Community Health Sciences

Requirements:
You should have:

• a masters degree in public health or a related discipline with an MBBS degree, or a PhD in Public Health or a relevant field, preferably with specialization in health systems, health management, or a related area 
• at least five year of relevant work experience, preferably in a research or academic setting
• relevant experience in public health research, health systems, policy analysis, literature reviews, data analysis, or development of research and policy outputs will be an advantage
• demonstratable understanding of research processes and the ability to contribute to academic and policy-oriented outputs
• strong academic, technical, and research writing skills
• good understanding of public health, health systems, and policy research
• working knowledge of quantitative research methods and statistical analysis
• proficiency or working knowledge of statistical software such as SPSS and/or STATA
• ability to conduct literature reviews and critically synthesize evidence from diverse sources
• ability to undertake or support policy, media, bibliometric, and network analyses
• strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• ability to prepare clear, compelling, and evidence-based presentations and written outputs
• ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary, international, and cross-country research teams
• strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• attention to detail, analytical thinking, initiative, and commitment to research quality and integrity
• ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative research environment.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Manager (Research), Department of Community Health Sciences

Location
Karachi, Pakistan

Entity
Medical College

Introduction
Aga Khan University chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private international university, is committed to the provision of education, research, and health care of international standards relevant to Pakistan and the region. The affiliated Aga Khan University Hospital provides state-of-the-art clinical facilities and well-equipped diagnostic services. The University currently has teaching sites in Pakistan, East Africa, the United Kingdom, and Afghanistan, and is a major component of Aga Khan Development Network.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopting appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

The Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) is the leading unit of its type in Pakistan, recognized regionally and internationally for the relevance, quality, and extent of its work in support of public health and the development of primary health care systems. It comprises five major operational sections\: Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Health Policy & Management, Population & Reproductive Health, Environmental Health & Climate Change, and Non-Communicable Diseases & Mental Health.

The Department of Community Health Sciences is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join its research team as Manager (Research). The position will support research, policy analysis, and knowledge generation activities related to the Global Green Surgery Project, in collaboration with the Global Surgery Unit at the University of Birmingham, UK, as well as other health systems and public health initiatives.

This is a grant-funded contractual position.

Responsibilities:
You will be responsible to:

• work with the Global Surgery Unit at the University of Birmingham, UK, to undertake and support literature reviews, evidence synthesis, research analysis, and preparation of research outputs related to the Global Green Surgery Project
• conduct structured literature searches, review relevant academic and policy literature, synthesize findings, and identify evidence gaps relevant to global surgery and health systems
• work with project country teams to support and lead policy-related activities, including review of relevant policies, strategies, frameworks, and health system structures
• map and analyse the surgical system in Pakistan, including relevant stakeholders, policies, institutions, systems, and networks, using appropriate research and analytical approaches
• analyse research findings and translate evidence into concise, accessible, and actionable policy briefs and other knowledge products
• support or undertake media analysis, bibliometric analysis, network analysis, and other relevant analytical activities as required by the project
• support data preparation, analysis, interpretation, and presentation using appropriate statistical and analytical tools, including SPSS and/or STATA
• contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, reports, abstracts, presentations, policy documents, and other academic and research outputs
• provide technical and research support to other projects led by the Principal Investigator, including initiatives such as the Lancet Commission on Academic Responsibility
• coordinate and communicate with the University of Birmingham, collaborating country teams, researchers, and other project stakeholders to facilitate research activities and information sharing
• support the preparation and delivery of presentations, project updates, research findings, and policy recommendations for internal and external audiences
• maintain organized research documentation, analytical outputs, literature databases, references, project records, and other relevant materials
• ensure assigned research activities and outputs follow approved methodologies, project requirements, ethical standards, and applicable institutional research practices
• support planning and monitoring of assigned research activities, identify emerging issues or delays, and communicate progress to the Principal Investigator or relevant project lead
• facilitate in translating research evidence into practical recommendations, policy messages, presentations, and other materials suitable for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders
• support engagement with relevant researchers, policymakers, institutions, professional bodies, and other stakeholders involved in global surgery and health systems research
• undertake other research, analytical, technical, documentation, or project-related activities assigned by the Principal Investigator or Head of the Policy & Management Section.