AKU Positions For May 2011

THE AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY
International Internship Programme
Job Profiles for 2011 placements
Job Title Type City, Country
Policy Analyst, University of Central Asia

http://www.aku.edu/job/Partnership/viewolcv.asp?strid=23 Administration Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Programme Intern, Aga Khan University

http://www.aku.edu/job/Partnership/viewolcv.asp?strid=28 Administration Karachi, Pakistan
Project Intern, Design Office, Aga Khan University

http://www.aku.edu/job/Partnership/viewolcv.asp?strid=26 Architecture Karachi, Pakistan
Communications Assistant, Aga Khan University

http://www.aku.edu.pk/job/Partnership/viewolcv.asp?strid=5 Communications Nairobi, Kenya
Communications Coordinator, Aga Khan University

http://www.aku.edu.pk/job/Partnership/viewolcv.asp?strid=9 Communications Nairobi, Kenya
HR Information System Officer, Aga Khan University Human

http://www.aku.edu.pk/job/Partnership/viewolcv.asp?strid=6 Resources Nairobi, Kenya
Healthcare Database Manager, Aga Khan University

http://www.aku.edu.pk/job/Partnership/viewolcv.asp?strid=7 ICT Nairobi, Kenya
Project Intern, Aga Khan Un iversity

ICT Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.aku.edu/job/Partnership/viewolcv.asp?strid=8
Digital Repository Developer, Aga Khan University

Library Karachi, Pakistan
Management Intern, Aga Khan University
http://www.aku.edu/job/Partnership/viewolcv.asp?strid=3 Management Nairobi, Kenya
Project Officer, Aga Khan University

http://www.aku.edu/job/Partnership/viewolcv.asp?strid=4 Management Nairobi, Kenya
Planning Officer, Aga Khan University

Management Karachi, Pakistan
http://www.aku.edu.pk/job/Partnership/viewolcv.asp?strid=11
Clinical Research Project Officer, Aga Khan University
Management Karachi, Pakistan
Research Associate, Aga Khan University Research Dar es Salaam,
http://www.aku.edu/job/Partnership/viewolcv.asp?strid=18 Tanzania
ICT Research Intern, Aga Khan University Research Nairobi, Kenya
Research Assistant, Aga Khan University
Research Nairobi, Kenya
Academic Planning and Research Assistant, Aga Khan
University Research Nairobi, Kenya
Senior Research Assistant, Aga Khan University Research Karachi, Pakistan

Public Health Intern, Aga Khan University

Research Karachi, Pakistan
International Teacher, Om Habibeh Foundation (an affiliate
of the Aga Khan Development Network) Teaching Aswan, Egypt
Nursing Faculty (Undergrad), Aga Khan University
Teaching Karachi, Pakistan
Nursing Faculty, Aga Khan University
http://www.aku.edu.pk/job/Partnership/viewolcv.asp?strid=16 Teaching Karachi, Pakistan
Nursing Faculty & Research Fellow, Aga Khan University Teaching and
Karachi, Pakistan
http://www.aku.edu. pk/job/Partnership/viewolcv.asp?strid=17 Research
For further details or any queries, please contact Programme Coordinator at aku.iip@aku.edu or + (92 213) 486-
3941.
Benefits for Selected Students:

v Monthly stipend
v Furnished Accommodation
v Laptop for internship duration
v Reimbursing of pre -arrival medical check-ups and visa costs
Please note that the selected students will be responsible for purchasing their return ticket and travel and
health insurance.
Title of Position Policy Analyst
Location Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Duration 8 Months
Department University of Central Asia
Project Description The Intern will be working with the Director General in the
development of effective strategic projects at the University of
Central Asia.
Responsibilities • P roviding research, analysis and information to support UCA’s

effective strategic and operational planning process;
• Preparing briefings and discussion papers as requested by the
Director General;
• Providing specialised support to the Director General in
implementing projects and programmes;
• Conducting a thorough literature review on issues of strategic
relevance; and
• Providing an awareness and understanding of national and
international trends that impact the higher education
environment.
Requirements • Enrolment in an Undergraduate or a Graduate programme

in Arts, Professional Writing, Education, Management,
Business Administration or related fields
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A self starter with great leadership skills
• Willingness to travel in Central Asia
Expected Project Completion of initiative projects, beginning new initiatives and

Outcomes advising on long term direction of programmes.
To apply for the position, please complete our online application form at
http://www.aku.edu/job/Partnership/app/default.asp
THE AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY
Title of Position Programme Intern

Location Karachi, Pakistan
Duration 8 Months
Department University Partnerships Office
Project Description Working in the University Partnerships Office, the intern will assist in
implementing a new partnership programme to strengthen existing
partnerships. The intern will also assist in implementing a university
wide partnerships strategy and collecting market intelligence on
higher education partnerships globally and providing a university
wide update newslette r.
Responsibilities The incumbent will be responsible for the :
• Implementation of an International Visiting Programme and

developing processes and systems for faculty and staff
development.
• Assistance in implementing the Aga Khan University’s
partnerships strategy
• Market intelligence on higher education in the region where
AKU has a presence
• Develop a high quality quarterly newsletter for University
Partnerships Office
Requirements • Enrolment in an Undergraduate programme in Social

Sciences
• Good writing and editing skills
• Proficient in MS Office and web research
• Interest in higher education issues will be an asset
Expected Project At the end of the internship programme, intern would have prepared
Outcomes development and implemented a new partnership programme,
template for quarterly newsletter; and produced a comprehensive
market intelligence report on all areas where AKU has partnerships.
Title of Position Project Intern
Location Karachi, Pakistan
Duration 8 Months
Department Design Office
Project Description The Intern will provide assistance in ongoing projects, schematic
designs and space planning exercise.
Responsibilities • End User projects / modification of existing spaces

• To assist in schematic designs of new projects
Requirements • Enrollment in an Undergraduate or a Graduate in

Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and
Design, Environment and Resource Studies, Environmental
Studies, Civil Engineering or related fields can apply for
internship
• Fully proficient in use of AutoCAD software and Photoshop
To apply for the pos ition, please complete our online application form at
Title of Position Communications Assistant
Location Nairobi, Kenya

Duration 8 Months
Department Resource Development
Project Description The communications department for AKU in East Africa has just
recently started. The intern will be helping to establish the department
through internal and exte rnal communications. Documenting both the
University and Hospital’s achievements in the advancement of
medicine, health care and education.
Responsibilities • Grant writing, proposal writing and fundraising concepts;

• Developing Impact studies of programmes and initiatives for
the University and Hopsital;
• Report writing;
• Campaign designing and implementing; and
• Media relations.
Requirements • Enrolment in an Undergraduate programme with a

concentration in Management, Business Administration,
Marketing, Mass Communications, Sociology, English,
Professional writing or related fields;
• Excellent writing and editing skills; and
• Strong interest in Social Development.
Expected Project Improved communications of AKU to the community, sustainable

Outcomes systems for information are in place, stronger relations built with
media.
Title of Position Communications Coordinator
Location Pakistan
Duration 8 Months
Department Strategic Communications
Project Description Writing and developing the website.

Responsibilities The incumbent will be responsible for:
• Consulting with individual entities and work with them to
develop copy for the website;
• Working with individual entities to identify additional usability
features they had identified as part of the web envisioning
sessions and begin to build those out with the assistance of ISD;
• Developing detailed project plan for web implementation and
monitor institutional progress towards it; and
• Working with entities, Public Affairs and Strategic
Communications to implement new web development processes.
Requirements • Enrolment in an Undergraduate or a Graduate programme with a
concentration in Management, Business Administration,
Marketing, Mass Communications, English, Professional writing
or related fields;
• Excellent writing and editing skills ; and
• Project management skills.
Expected Project 1. detailed project plan in place for website development and
Outcomes monitoring process
2. new content developed for each entity and select usability features
developed
3. new content development and sign off processes in place across the
organization
Title of Position Human Resources Information System Officer
Location Kenya
Duration 4 months / 8 Months
Department Human Resources
Project Description To maintain and update the electronic Human Resources (HR)
records in an effective manner.
Responsibilities • Providing support to the PeopleSoft Implementation team -

being the point persion in HR;
• Auditing the manual data transfer to ensure accuracy;
• Updating records on an ongoing basis ;
• Generating various reports from the system;
• Imparting basic training to HR Assistants on PeopleSoft
management; and
• Transferring HR data from a manual database to an electronic
database.
Requirements • Enrollment in an Undergraduate or a Graduate programme in

Human Resources, Computer Science or relevant fields;
• Good knowledge of HR practices;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
• Knowledge of databases;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to display cultural sensitivity; and
• Report writing would be an asset.
Expected Project The expected project outcome will be an updated electronic database
Outcomes of HR records with first level implementation of PeopleSoft.
Title of Position Healthcare Database Manager
Location Kenya
Duration 4 Months / 8 Months
Department Information Communication Technology Department (ICT)
Project Description Developing a database based on Oracle and Sun Systems.

Establishing standardized infrastructure to be implemented in Kenya,
Tanzania and Uganda
Responsibilities The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Hardware design and networking;
• Database implementation and management; and
• Developing and coordinating infrastructure in Kenya, Tanzania
and Uganda.
• Support implementation of e-health strategies
Requirements • Enrollment in an Undergraduate programme in Computer
Science, Systems Engineering, Systems Design or related fields;
and
• Previous experience in Oracle or Sun systems
Management/implementation will be asset.
Expected Project Implementation of standardized database system in East Africa to

Outcomes enable greater use of ICT systems.
Title of Position Project Intern
Location Kenya
Duration 8 Months
Project Description Implementation of health care ICT systems and projects in East
Africa (Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda). Individual will be involved in
the setting up of ICT projects, from business analysis, to planning and
implementation and evaluations .
Responsibilities • Business Analysis of ICT needs for Health Care units in East
Africa;
• Developing a business plan and implementation plan for
project;
• Implementing project and systems;
• Evaluating project impact and response;
• Creating sustainable systems for project implementation.
Requirements • Enrollment in an Undergraduate programme in Health

Science, Health Policy, Health Informatics or related fields ;
• Business and entrepreneurial experience is an asset.
Expected Project Development of process design, implementation and evaluation of a
Outcomes project responding to an ICT need in health care.
Title of Position Digital Repository Developer
Location Pakistan
Duration 8 Months
Department University Librarian
Project Description The Aga Khan University’s Institutional Repository (IR), from concept to
Deployment/Implementation of the Project. The IR will provide web
access to AKU Faculty/Research publications on the intranet.
Responsibilities • Prepare concept paper for AKU Institutional Repository (IR) and E-
Research infrastructure in consultation with the University
Librarian, Health Sciences Librarian, Systems Librarian, ISD and
Research Department;
• Set up and install the repository built on the standards -based Open
Source technology platform: DSpace, Fedora, E-print, etc or MS
SharePoint;
• Prepare policy and guide lines for Administrators control which
users have rights to add/edit/delete content within specific areas,
and which content is universally accessible ;
• Deploy the selected software with help of ISD and Systems
Librarian;
• Document Upload and Formatting: Convert proprietary file
formats (eg Word/PowerPoint) into PDFs and trains library staff to
upload into the IR database. Set up data feeds to automatically
populate the repository with newly published open access articles;
and
• Train Library Professional and Paraprofessional Staff in managing
and maintaining the IR.

Health Informatics , Information Systems or related fields;
• Thorough knowledge of Web Development tools, Web Designing
and Web Programming. Knowledge of contemporary trends and
developments in digital repositories and technologies. Sound
understanding of metadata indexing schemes and open source
standards, eg XML; and
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Expected Project The AKU 'Institutional Repository' project will be a high value project
Outcomes and will provide instant access to AKU research publications (full-text).
The intern will get first hand Knowledge and Experience of establishing
an "Institutional Repository" from concept to Implementation.
Title of Position Management Intern
Location Kenya
Duration 8 Months
Department Office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Project Description Intern will be working in the COO's office to support the
implementation and enhancement of various projects, including
organisational development, and service planning initiatives. The
intern will be introduced to change management in a healthcare
setting.
Responsibilities • Supporting the COO in overseeing operations and logistics of

facilities and clinical support services;
• Assisting with JCI Accreditation process;
• Developing and implement quality indicators in clinical service
areas;
• Assisting in evaluating and enhancing the care delivery
programmes;
• Proposal writing for new intiatives; and
• Preparing evaluations, status reports and concept papers for the
CEO and Board Committee on current initiatives and
programmes.

Health Science, Management, Business Administration, Health
Informatics or related fields ;
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• A self starter with great leadership skills ; and
• Able to work independently and handle crisis situations.
Expected Project Begin new initiatives, complete dedicated projects and advise on long
Outcomes term direction of programmes.
Title of Position Project Officer
Location Kenya
Duration 8 Months
Department Nursing (Quality Assurance)
Project Description Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) is a multi-

pronged project to inject Patient Safety and Clinical Quality
Improvement systems into Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH),
Nairobi. The intern will be involved in numerous activities from
doing research to find international best practice standards to
coordinating training.
Responsibilities • Research on International best practice standards;

• Coordinating some of JCIA activities;
• Report writing;
• Data input and analysis; and
• Developing policies and procedures.

the field of Health Policy, Epidemiology and Biostatistics,
Health Science , Health Informatics, Health Studies or any
related field;
• Strong analytical ability and business acumen;
• Strong computer skills e.g. MS Office is essential; and
• Strong interpersonal skills.
Expected Project Implementation of JCIA standards

Outcomes
Title of Position Planning Officer
Location Pakistan
Duration 8 Months
Department Office of the Chief Operating Officer
Project Description The Aga Khan University operates through an endowment funding
strategy. As the University expands and grows, more strategies must
be developed to accommodate the changes in costs for individual
programmes and areas. The selected intern will be required to
facilitate in the development of an endowment strategy to meet the
changing needs of the university.
Responsibilities The selected intern will be responsible for verifying the types of
endowments required, whether restricted or unrestricted, creating a
terms of reference for each type of endowment including use of
funds, ensuring the existing endowments are in line with future needs,
and developing monitoring systems for endowments based on needs.
Exposure will be provided in endowment investment strategies.
Requirements • Enrollment in an Undergraduate or a Graduate progra mme in

the field of Accounting or Finance;
• Strong analytical ability, finance and accounting knowledge;
• Strong computer skills e.g. Excel and PowerPoint is essential;
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills ; and
• Understanding of endowments is preferred is desired but not
required.
Expected Project The expected project outcome will be to gain board approval on an
Outcomes endowment strategy.
Title of Position Clinical Research Project Officer
Location Pakistan
Duration 8 Months
Department Clinical Research and Clinical Trials
Project Description The Clinical Trials and Research Division is in the early stages of its
establishment at AKU. Therefore, there are many processes and
systems that need to be established in order to set up and successfully
operate the services. Intern will play an integral role in assisting in the
development of standard operating procedures for assigned areas of
clinical research.
Responsibilities • Assisting in the development of sections of a standard

operating procedure manual;
• Recommending and assisting in refining operation logistics and
clinic processes;
• Assisting in implementation and training of approved IT
systems and processes;
• Assisting in evaluating quality assurance and user compliance
of systems and processes; and
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements • Enrollment in an Undergraduate or a Graduate programme

with a concentration in Business, Management, or Information
Systems ;
• Business start-up experience an asset;
• Database and information systems knowledge is preferred; and
• Flexible /adaptable to circumstance and self driven.
Expected Project To assist in the development, implementation and training of standard

Outcomes operating procedures of Clinical Research Division.
Title of Position Research Associate
Location Tanzania
Duration 8 Months
Department Institute for Educational Development
Project Description AKU-IED is initiating a number of research studies in East Africa.

The Research Associate will provide research assistance to two,
cross-country studies: Quality of teacher education in East Africa; and
perspectives and practices in early literacy including linguistic,
scientific and ICT literacy. We are looking for graduates with a strong
focus on education and a strong interest in educational research. Since
the context is a very difficult one, we are looking for someone who
takes initiative, can manage her/his time effectively, and has some
experience doing research. The research teams will comprise faculty
from AKU-IED,EA and possibly from partner universities of AKU.
Responsibilities • Literature review;

• Assist w ith data collection in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda as
well as from key documentary sources on the web;
• Assist in data input and analysis;
• Assist in writing reports;
• Provide administrative support to the research teams, e.g.
coordination of field visits and management of data.
Requirements • Enrollment in a Master’s programme with a concentration in a

Social Sciences field ;
• Proficiency in MS Office, excellent academic literacy (ability
to read and write academic papers, literature reviews), excellent
analytical skills;
• Proficiency in SPSS
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English
language;
• Experience in a developing country is desired but not essential.
Expected Project Contribution to two large-scale research studies in teacher education

Outcomes in East Africa
Title of Position ICT Research Intern
Location Kenya
Duration 8 Months
Project Description Research the dynamics and implementation potential for use of ICT
in East Africa (EA). Specifically, individual will be looking into the
implementation of a Tele and E-healt h care system to be implemented
in all Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) locations in East
Africa. This project will enable the end-users in remote areas to
access healthcare support and advice without mobility worries. This
project’s goal is to also provide a mentorship network within AKUH
EA enabling physicians to more effectively share resources and
information.
Responsibilities • Research the ground reality of ICT implementation in rural areas

of East Africa Database implementation and management;
• Identify ICT technologies that can enable a tele or Ehealth
system to be established;
• Projects:
− Develop proposals and concept notes ; and
− Begin an implementation plan for the Tele and E-health
programme.
Computer Engineering, Computer Science or any related field;
• Business and entrepreneurial experience is an asset; and
• Experience using research or data analysis programmes (SAS
or SPSS).
Expected Project A concept note and programme plan for implementing a Tele and
Outcomes Ehealth care system in East Africa.
Title of Position Research Assistant
Location Kenya
Duration 8 Months
Department Medicine
Project Description 1. Development of Departmental Disease Registries: Hypertension,

heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, acute pulmonary
embolism, Atrial fibrillation, HIV and TB at different stages of
development.
2. Participate in on-going clinical trials and surveys in the
department
Responsibilities • Adaptation of MS excel and MS access software for patient

data entry - will perform under instruction and supervision;
• Patient data collection into data sheets;
• Some patient data entry into softwares including SPSS - under
supervision;
• Some preliminary data analyze and production of power point
presentation together with faculty members;
• Assist in literature searches, writing research and scientific
reports; and
• Attend and participate in journal club discussion on research
papers.
Requirements • Enrollment in an Undergraduate or a Graduate level in

Medicine Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Nursing or related
fields;
• Proficiency in using MS word, excel, and power point; and
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Expected Project Assistance in the development of departmental disease registries for

Outcomes the department and exposure to research methods and processes for
the intern.
Title of Position Academic Planning and Research Assistant
Location Kenya
Duration 4 Months or 8 Months
Department School of Nursing and Midwifery and Medical College
Responsibilities • Data collection on market position study of Faculty of Health

Sciences
• Research assistant on a Nutrition study in Kenya
• Collecting and writing content on Faculty of Health Sciences for
uploading on AKU website
• Creating online student satisfaction surveys and putting student
faculty evaluations online
Requirements • Enrollment in an Undergraduate or a Graduate programme;
• Understanding of basic statistics and health sciences is required;
• Ability to meet deadlines and willingness to learn;
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills; and
• Knowledge of Market analysis, Health informatics, nutritional
sciences and health promotion will be an asset.
Expected Project • Online evaluations and student satisfaction surveys
Outcomes • Analysis of our market position
• Updated content on website
Title of Position Senior Research Assistant
Location Pakistan
Duration Eight Months
De partment Women and Child Health
Project Description The intern will spend 6 months helping undertake an in-depth evaluation
of maternal and newborn health programs in Pakistan, based on past
reviews and especially the progress over the last 10 years. The review
will form part of a planned publication on maternal and newborn health
in Pakistan.
Responsibilities • To be the lead research assistant for the Maternal and Newborn
part of this project
• To potentially travel to designated public sector departments or
partners, UN agencies for data collection and discussions
• To undertake the literature review, technical analysis for the
designated subject area
• To lead the writing process for the planned analyses and
publication
• Development of relevant key advocacy materials and presentations
(graphics, power point presentations etc)
Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology
and Biostatistics, Nursing or related fields ;
• Strong writing and analytical skills;
• ability to work within a team and to collect, review and analyze
information;
• Added skills of modeling and program analysis will be an asset;
• Ability to meet deadlines ; and
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Expected Project A set of publications specific to the state of maternal and newborn health
Outcomes in Pakistan, policy analysis and recommendations for action.
Title of Position Public Health Intern
Location Pakistan
Duration 8 Months
Department Community Health Sciences Department
Project Description The Community Health Sciences department at AKU has on going
projects in the field in maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS,
environmental health, and chronic disease though a variety of on-
going community based programs and development programs. The
intern will have experience in project start ups, proposal writing and
project design. The intern will be involved in the quantitative and
qualitative data collecting and analysis of findings. The intern will
take initiative in report writing. Topics of interested will be selected
on available projects as well as the interests of the individual. The
experience will be highly research based.
Responsibilities • Pre-project planning, design, concept notes and background

research;
• Data collection, data analysis, grant and proposal writing and
literature reviews;
• Project reporting, post project evaluations, final report and
presentations.
Requirements • Enrollment in a Masters programme with a concentration in

Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Science, Biology,
Environmental Science, Statistics, Urban Planning or Social
Science;
language;
• Experience in research methods and data analysis (desirable
experience using SAS or SPSS).
Expected Project Broad experience, writing skills developed, community program

Outcomes experience, a final published report.
Title of Position International Teacher
Location Aswan, Egypt
Duration 8 Months
Department The Continuing Education Center (CEC), an initiative of Om Habibeh
Foundation (an affiliate of the Aga Khan Development Network)
Project Description The Continuing Education Center (CEC) is unique to Upper Egypt in
that its mandate is to provide new graduates with the skills necessary
to be employed in the labour market. It also aims to provide practical
employment-related training to the youth of Aswan and Upper Egypt
with the ultimate goal of fostering economic development. The centre
will also strive to enhance the skill set of employees in governmental
and civil society organizations to help improve and strengthen their
performance. CEP aims to offer programmes that meet international
standards by using high-quality, industry-relevant content.
The centre has signed protocols of cooperation with the School of

Continuing Education at the American University in Cairo(AUC) to
teach courses in General English, English for Specific Purposes and
Accounting and with Microsoft Egypt for Information Computer
Technology. These courses will be delivered by trainers, recruited
from Aswan, who have undergone intensive training. The former
courses will be jointly certified by OHF and AUC and the latter (ICT)
courses will be jointly certified by OHF and Microsoft Egypt. All
CEP programmes will use curricula and teaching methods that
encourage critical thinking and inquiry, and make the learning
experience interactive, context-appropriate and hands-on.
Responsibilities • Work within the framework of the AUC curriculum that will be
taught, and effectivly participate in the training of the other
teachers, and program applicants.
• Assist the Senior Officer in designing, development and delivery of
CEC courses.
• Responsible for training of trainers (training, mentoring and
providing regular evaluation).
• Provide some English classes and team teaching.
• Review and provide feedback on lesson plans
• Work closely with the management in designing and developing
marketing plans and marketing activities.
• Responsible for requisitioning of educational and training
resources
Requirements • Enrolment in a Graduate programme in English or Education
• Solid background in Education is required.
• Qualification for teaching English as a foreign language.
• Solid background in marketing and promotion.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to provide feedback.
• Language: English and Arabic (an asset but not required)
• Background in IT or Accounting is also an asset
Expected Project • Successful delivery of classes and courses.
Outcomes • Development of the Egyptian understudies
• Assissting the development of the curriculums and test materials.
Title of Position Nursing Faculty (Undergraduate)
Location Pakistan
Duration 8 Months
Department School of Nursing
Project Description 1. To teach in the Bachelors of Nursing Programmes. Potential

courses could be Nursing Research, Leadership & Management,
Nursing Concepts, Nursing clinical Skills
2. Collaborating on research projects in the area of Reproductive
Health, Women’s' issues, Education and Clinical trials.
Responsibilities • Planning, and designing the delivery of a BScN course;
• Developing the assessment tools for student evaluations;
• Delivering the course;
• Conducting clinical teaching of the course as per the
requirement of the course;
• Integrating theory and practice for the students; and
• Giving student assessment and feedback.
Requirements • Enrollment in a MScN Programme;

• Strong teaching/learning skills; and
• Research experience in Health Sciences/Nursing.
Expected Project To successfully teach an undergraduate course at the AKU School of

Outcomes Nursing and to initiate/collaborate on a research project of individual
interest.
Title of Position Nursing Faculty
Location Pakistan
Duration 8 Months
Project Description 1. To be a clinical preceptor in the Masters of Nursing Programme

in any of the following areas; a) Critical Care; b) Oncology; c)
Nursing Education; d) Emergency Care; d) Cardiology; e)
Community/Public Health f) Pediatrics g) Midwifery h)
Leadership and Management
2. Collaborating on research projects in the area of specialization.
Responsibilities • Designing a specialty practicum for the masters level;

• Taking students for clinical practicum;
• Conducting workshops for faculty on skills building;
• Conducting assessments of students and providing feedback on
regular basis;
• Providing mentorship to students; and
• Initiating research with AKU-SON faculty memebrs in the area
of individual specialization.
Requirements • Enrollment in a PhD programme;
• Strong teaching skills;
• Clinical and Research experience;
• Excellent academic writing skills.
Expected Project Enhance clinical skills of students as per Practicum objectives and
Outcomes initiate/collaborate on a research projects.
Title of Position Nursing Faculty and Research Fellow
Location Pakistan
Duration 8 Months
Project Description 1. To teach in the Masters of Science in Nursing Programme in any

of the following areas; a) Health Assessment b) Advance Nursing
Concepts, c) Leadership & Management, d) Nursing Theories d)
Research e)Educational Design and administration f) Ethics in
Health care;
2. Initiate/collaborate on research projects in the area of
Reproductive Health, Womens' issues, Education, Clinical trials,
Infectious diseases or any area of individual specialization.
Responsibilities • Planning, designing, developing a 36 hour/3-4 credit course;

• Developing the assessment tools for student evaluation;
• Teaching and assessment of students for a master's level course
over a period of three month;
• In case of a reasearch course, student thesis proposals should be
developed at the end of the three months;
• Integrating theory & pracitce as per course requirements;
• Mentoring of national faculty for research and/or clinical
courses.
Requirements • Enrollment in a PhD programme in Nursing;
• Strong Teaching and research experience; and
language.
Expected Project 1. Teaching of a Master's level course as per the curriculum

Outcomes requirement ;
2. Proposal Development in case of research course
3. Initiation/collaboration on a research project of an individual
interest/specialization area.

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THE AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY

International Internship Programme

Job Profiles for 2011 placements

Job Title Type City, Country

Policy Analyst, University of Central Asia

Programme Intern, Aga Khan University

Project Intern, Design Office, Aga Khan University

Communications Assistant, Aga Khan University

Communications Coordinator, Aga Khan University

HR Information System Officer, Aga Khan University Human

Healthcare Database Manager, Aga Khan University

Project Intern, Aga Khan Un iversity

Digital Repository Developer, Aga Khan University

Project Officer, Aga Khan University

Planning Officer, Aga Khan University

Senior Research Assistant, Aga Khan University Research Karachi, Pakistan

Public Health Intern, Aga Khan University

Benefits for Selected Students:

Department University of Central Asia

Responsibilities • P roviding research, analysis and information to support UCA’s

Requirements • Enrolment in an Undergraduate or a Graduate programme

Expected Project Completion of initiative projects, beginning new initiatives and

Title of Position Programme Intern

• Implementation of an International Visiting Programme and

Requirements • Enrolment in an Undergraduate programme in Social

Location Karachi, Pakistan

Responsibilities • End User projects / modification of existing spaces

Requirements • Enrollment in an Undergraduate or a Graduate in

Location Nairobi, Kenya

Responsibilities • Grant writing, proposal writing and fundraising concepts;

Requirements • Enrolment in an Undergraduate programme with a

Expected Project Improved communications of AKU to the community, sustainable

Project Description Writing and developing the website.

Responsibilities • Providing support to the PeopleSoft Implementation team -

Requirements • Enrollment in an Undergraduate or a Graduate programme in

Duration 4 Months / 8 Months

Department Information Communication Technology Department (ICT)

Project Description Developing a database based on Oracle and Sun Systems.

Responsibilities The incumbent will be responsible for:

Expected Project Implementation of standardized database system in East Africa to

Department Information Communication Technology Department (ICT)

Requirements • Enrollment in an Undergraduate programme in Health

Department University Librarian

Requirements • Enrollment in an Undergraduate or a Graduate programme in

Responsibilities • Supporting the COO in overseeing operations and logistics of

Requirements • Enrollment in an Undergraduate or a Graduate programme in

Project Description Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) is a multi-

Responsibilities • Research on International best practice standards;

Requirements • Enrollment in an Undergraduate or a Graduate programme in

Expected Project Implementation of JCIA standards

Requirements • Enrollment in an Undergraduate or a Graduate progra mme in

Department Clinical Research and Clinical Trials

Responsibilities • Assisting in the development of sections of a standard

Requirements • Enrollment in an Undergraduate or a Graduate programme

Expected Project To assist in the development, implementation and training of standard

Department Institute for Educational Development

Project Description AKU-IED is initiating a number of research studies in East Africa.

Responsibilities • Literature review;

Requirements • Enrollment in a Master’s programme with a concentration in a

Expected Project Contribution to two large-scale research studies in teacher education

Responsibilities • Research the ground reality of ICT implementation in rural areas

Project Description 1. Development of Departmental Disease Registries: Hypertension,

Responsibilities • Adaptation of MS excel and MS access software for patient