Vacancies at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Summary

The Grants Coordinator at the Brain and Mind Institute (BMI) at Aga Khan University (AKU) serves as a vital link between research initiatives and funding opportunities. Collaborating closely with BMI researchers, the AKU Grants/Research Office, and in alignment with AKU's research and grants policies, this role supports the development of grant applications, budgeting, and ensures compliance, facilitating efficient resource utilization.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with BMI researchers, coordinate the entire grant application process including harmonizing the proposal writing process and gathering supporting documentation, ensuring alignment with the Institute's research priorities.
• Collaborate with the Grants Support Office (GSO) and Finance department to develop detailed budgets for grant proposals, monitor grant budgets throughout the project lifecycle, reconcile grant budgets as well as financial reports, and forecast future funding needs while assisting in long-term financial planning for research projects.
• Ensure that BMI grant activities adhere to institutional policies and ethical standards, including liaising with the GSO to coordinate the review of agreements as well as working with researchers to prepare and submit regular progress reports to funding agencies.
• Coordinate audits and evaluations related to grant-funded projects, addressing any compliance issues identified.
• Proactively identify areas for process improvement and implement strategies to streamline grant-related procedures.
• Share knowledge and expertise with colleagues to enhance overall grant management capabilities within the Institute.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Health Sciences, Health Administration, Clinical Research. Project Planning and Management, or a related discipline.
• Certifications related to research administration, grant management, or project management e.g. Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in grant management, fundraising, or related fields.
• Familiarity with ethical guidelines governing health research and regulations relevant to grant administration.
• Experience in developing grant proposals, budgets, and reports.
• Familiarity with grant compliance requirements and regulations

go to method of application »

 Job Summary

The purpose of the assignment is to coordinate the community component of the project to ensure increased ANC referrals for obstetric ultrasound scans which are central to the successful implementation of the project, while contributing to effective links with and engagement of key stakeholders for the achievement of the study overall goal under the guidance of the project manager and study PI

Responsibilities

• Lead the community component of the project while linking to the study overall goal.
• Participate in the collection of ground truth data with the Lumify ultrasound and clinical request forms while linking this to the community role.
• Responsible for implementing assigned project related activities at the community level related to the use of mobile phones (ODK) working closely with the project team.
• Implement the community engagement workflow model to promote community engagement for the study geared towards ANC referral and ultrasound scans.
• Supporting the link between CHVs and CHEWs/health facilities and sub county, county levels.
• Contribute to effective project follow up, monitoring and evaluation at project level especially the community level related component.
• Report monthly progress at community level against the periodic and site set targets and data status at community level and, process to the project leadership.
• Qualitative study documentation and publication for the community component workflow model
• Provide input and outputs expected and received at various levels of the research implementation process including publications, in collaboration with the project stakeholders, internal and external

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (required) in health and/or nutrition related fields; experience in any of the following (or closely related) fields: community-based health care; maternal, project implementation and monitoring in maternal and child health care, nutrition and/ or other social fields.
• 5 years’ experience working with both the Philips Foundation and Philips Research in Kilfi County
• Clear understanding of the funders’ data handling requirements including privacy, data entry and consenting
• Clear understanding of the project and local socio-cultural norms to effectively lead the community engagement activities.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal, facilitation, relationship-building, negotiating and influencing skills.
• Ability to work under tight timelines, and ability to work collaboratively across technical teams and with government partners.

go to method of application »

Job Summary

 The successful candidate will support the Project Manager and CoEWCH EA, study PI I-MAMA project implementation at all levels working closely with the project specialists for various components in study implementation in Kilifi County. This includes but is not limited to training, data collection at facility and community level working closely with health workers and CHVs; data compilation, mining, reporting and use as need arises.

 Responsibilities

• Reports to the Project Manager and will be responsible for working with the health workers and community level collecting quality ODK data and any other data as may be required by the project at various levels.
• Assist in study trainings and solutions testing according to the guidelines.
• Participate in clinical monitoring of the study and implementation of the action.
• Support adherence to confidentiality procedures and policies when collecting, storing, and sharing data.
• Contribute to study documentation and dissemination.

 Activities:

• Work closely with the specialist – ICT to support the collection of ground truth data with the Lumify ultrasound device and clinical request forms; ensure consenting adheres to the protocol.
• Support the project data collection and entry model through the facility ODK liaising with the ICT and data specialist for the clinical data.
• Participate in the field data collection for the prototype testing and feasibility study.
• Support the project community component for study advocacy and mobilization in the community.
• Work with sub–County MoH in ensuring completeness and timeliness of facility and community data submission.
• Document and report field experiences as per the project plan through the guidance of project lead support study tools and concepts Swahili translations and transcription.

Requirements

• A Diploma (required) in Social/community development, health records and information systems or any other relevant qualification/related field with at least 3 years’ experience in health programming. 
• Data management experience in MNCH and experience working with modern technology for data collection an added advantage.
• 5 years’ experience working with both the Philips Foundation and Philips Research in Kilifi County
• Experience leading translation of documents to ensure local language needs are met and local socio-cultural norms are understood by the various project teams.
• Experience working with the in community and MOH stakeholders.
• Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work with multiple tasks, demands and tight schedules, under minimal supervision independently and as a team.

go to method of application »

Job Summary

The purpose of the assignment is to coordinate the ICT related aspects of the study including training, data collection, management while implementing the data flow process of the study while contributing to effective links with and engagement of key stakeholders for the achievement of the study overall goal.

Responsibilities

• Support the data flow management for the project, including collection and collation of clinical data, upload of Lumify ultrasound images and subsequent integration with clinical reports, transfer and deidentification of data in accordance with AKU and donor standards.
• Participate in ensuring a well-structured data collection and abstraction procedure to acquire commendable number of scans/studies and accompanying Clinical data. 
• Participate in developing robust scripts to check de-identification, completeness to manage Incomplete de-identification.
• Working closely with the Philips data engineer and AKU diagnostic imaging and PACS administrator to conduct data audits for compliance on the expected study variables and data processes.
• Routine visits to the facility health workers conducting scans and supporting the ICT needs with the scanning gadgets and other troubleshooting areas as required.
• Contribute to effective links with and engagement of key stakeholders.
• Contribute to effective project follow up, monitoring and evaluation at project level especially the facility level ICT related component and community ODK working with the data Specialist.
• Provide input to key reports including continuous periodic progress and final project report and study publications.
• Provide input and outputs expected and received at various levels of the research implementation process including publications, in collaboration with the project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (required) in ICT or Social Development, Community Health and Development with ICT experience or any other relevant qualification.
• 5 years’ experience working with both the Philips Foundation and Philips Research in Kilifi County
• Clear understanding of the funders’ data handling requirements including privacy, de-identification, labelling and transfer
• Specialized knowledge in the current AKU PACS system data administration and transfer which is a pre-requisite for this position an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently/with minimum supervision and within stipulated deadlines and schedules.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A team player and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.