Senior Research Coordinator - Community Health Sciences

Job Role / Responsibilities :

You are required to :

develop and implement a community mobilization plan for HRUCs to increase zero dose and routine childhood immunization referrals

develop community profiles, including barriers to vaccine uptake and decision-making structures, and design tailored engagement strategies for each HRUC

mobilize communities, counter vaccine hesitancy, and provide referrals to designated community centers and private health facilities

establish and supervise a trained network of birth attendants, frontline providers, and community-based social mobilizers for zero dose services and awareness activities

organize pop-in vaccination clinics with community support and lead direct community engagement activities

maintain regular contact and strong liaison with stakeholders at UC, district, and provincial levels through meetings, lane sessions, and informal interactions

contribute to activity planning within the project log frame and supervise implementation of community-based work plans

identify lessons learned, document best practices, and communicate within the service provider network

prepare summaries, presentations, and documentation for the project team and external stakeholders

Requirements : You should have :

At least 16 years' of education

possess 8–10 years of experience in community mobilization work

demonstrate prior experience in line managing staff

preferably have experience related to immunization delivery

preferably have experience working in high-risk union councils of Karachi

demonstrate sound knowledge of routine childhood immunization systems

apply strong interpersonal communication skills for immunization advocacy and countering vaccine mistrust among parents and communities

mobilize local and community stakeholders effectively

demonstrate excellent teamwork and field staff management skills

plan, coordinate, and execute complex field activities

manage fieldwork independently with initiative and problem-solving ability

demonstrate proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint

possess regional language skills (Sindhi / Pashto) as an added advantage

demonstrate excellent writing and speaking skills in English and Urdu.

Comprehensive employment reference checks shall be conducted.