Research Associate Paediatrics And Child Health -MC

Introduction

The Outreach and Research Programme of the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health has ten community-based field sites across Pakistan (including four in Karachi) and focuses on research for betterment of women and child health. The Department has a Nutritional Research Laboratory as well as an Infectious Disease Research Laboratory that cater to the needs of its research projects. It has well-acclaimed work to its credit both at the national and international level.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Responsibilities

you will be responsible to:

• conduct educational and functional assessments to identify childrens learning strengths, challenges, and educational needs
• develop and implement individualized remedial education plans based on each childs developmental and learning goals
• provide one-on-one and small-group remedial teaching sessions using evidence-based instructional strategies
• adapt teaching methods, learning materials, and classroom activities according to each childs cognitive, behavioral, sensory, and communication abilities
• support the development of literacy, numeracy, attention, memory, executive functioning, and study skills
• monitor, document, and evaluate each childs progress, maintaining accurate clinical and educational records
• participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to integrated rehabilitation care plans alongside occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physiotherapists, psychologists, developmental pediatricians, and behavioral therapists
• educate and counsel parents on home-based learning strategies to reinforce therapeutic and educational goals
• liaise with schools, teachers, and educational institutions to recommend appropriate classroom accommodations, individualized education plans (IEPs), and inclusive educational practices
• prepare educational reports, progress summaries, and recommendations for schools and referring clinicians
• participate in case conferences, departmental quality improvement initiatives, research, and continuing professional development activities
• ensure compliance with institutional policies, child safeguarding standards, and confidentiality requirements

Requirement

You should have:

• Bachelors degree in Special Education, Education, Psychology, or a related field from a recognized institution
• minimum one year of experience working with children with developmental disabilities, learning difficulties, or special educational needs.
• experience in a multidisciplinary pediatric rehabilitation setting is preferred
• sound knowledge of learning disabilities, developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and inclusive education
• ability to conduct educational assessments and develop individualized learning plans.
• familiarity with evidence-based remedial teaching techniques and behavior management strategies.
• strong communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills.
• ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• excellent documentation, organizational, and time management skills
• proficiency in basic computer applications and electronic documentation systems.