Project title
Centre for Improving Mental and Physical Health Together (IMPACT)
Job Summary
Title of position: Research Fellow
Expected salary: 150 – 200K
Hours of work: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Duration of Post: 1-year contract, renewable up to 3 years.
Probation Period: 6 months
Leave Entitlements: As per the HR policy of the contracting institution
Contracting Institution: The Initiative
Based at: 1) SINA Health Education & Welfare Trust Hospital, Karachi and 2) The Aga Khan University, Karachi
Person specification |
Essential / Desirable |
Qualifications |
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| First degree in a relevant subject area (health-related or social sciences) | Essential |
| Masters in relevant area (health-related or social sciences) | Essential |
| A completed or ongoing PhD in a relevant field (health-related or social sciences) | Desirable |
Knowledge |
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| Knowledge of applied health research methods relevant to both mental and physical health | Essential |
| Knowledge of common mental disorders | Desirable |
| Knowledge of non-communicable diseases | Desirable |
Skills, abilities, and competencies |
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| Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with a wide-ranging audience, both orally and in writing, using a range of media | Essential |
| Ability to conduct research with patients, carers, and healthcare staff | Essential |
| Ability to accept, give and build on feedback for personal development | Essential |
| Ability to write up research work for publication and engage in public dissemination with the assistance of a mentor if required | Essential |
| Ability to develop healthcare research objectives, projects, and proposals with the assistance of a mentor if required | Essential |
| Competency to make presentations at conferences or exhibit work in other appropriate events | Essential |
| Competency to conduct individual and collaborative research projects | Essential |
| Ability to identify sources of funding and contribute to the process of securing funds, with collaborators if required | Desirable |
| Ability to contribute to the writing of research grant applications if required | Desirable |
Experience |
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| Experience in carrying out both independent and collaborative research | Essential |
| Experience in writing up research work for publication | Essential |
| Experience in conducting research with patients, carers, or healthcare staff | Essential |
| Experience in a relevant health area such as mental health | Desirable |
| Experience with behavioural lifestyle interventions | Desirable |
Personal attributes |
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| Commitment to high quality | Essential |
| Collaborative ethos | Essential |
| Interest in and enthusiasm for the subject matter of the project(s) | Essential |
| Positive attitude to colleagues and others involved in project in any capacity | Essential |
| Willingness to work proactively with colleagues in other work areas/institutions | Essential |
| Ability to plan and prioritise own work to meet deadlines | Essential |
| Commitment to personal development and updating of knowledge and skills | Essential |
| Willingness to respect equality & diversity | Essential |
| Ability to accept, give and build on feedback for personal development | Essential |
How to Apply?
You can apply online or send your CVs to the address given in the contact details below:
Apply online
Email: theinitiativepk@gmail.com
Please mention the job title in the subject of the email.
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/theinitiativepk