JOB DETAILS:
Research Assistant
Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents (www.aku.edu). An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org), AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries and operates 7 hospitals (soon 8) and over 325 outreach clinics, all at international standards. It has almost 2,500 students and 14,000 staff. The University is both a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access.
Function Overview:
The Aga Khan University, School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM) in Uganda and East Africa is a vibrant academic community dedicated to the provision of transformational learning, teaching and research that makes a leading contribution to improving the health and well-being of communities.
SONAM is in the process of developing a 3 year East Africa Strategic plan through a consultative and participatory process with key stakeholders of the university.
Position Overview:
To assist the Strategic Plan Consultant in organizing interviews and focus group discussions, data collecting, data transcription and documentation. .

Areas of responsibilities:
• Confirming appointments for interviews and focus group discussions
• Prepare interview packages and logistics.
• Data collection during interviews and focus group discussions.
• Data transcription.
• Documentation and provide progress reports.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Strategic plan Consultant

Job Skills: Not Specified

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or health sciences.
• At least one to two years of experience in research.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Being proactive and work with minimal supervision.
• Respect colleagues and participants.
• A personal interest in research.
• Demonstrate high standard of work by paying attention to details and good organizational skills.
• A sense of responsibility and demonstrate reliability in meeting job commitments.
• Proficiency in use of computer software such as Office and SPSS.

Job Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or health sciences

Job Experience Requirements:At least one to two years

Interested candidates should submit a Cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, names and email contacts of three professional referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of relevant academic certificates as well as transcripts to,

The Coordinator,

Human Resources Aga Khan University Uganda

P.O.BOX 8842

Kampala Uganda

or by email to

 hr.ug@aku.edu  by ……………..Applications by email are preferred.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.