Associate, Center of Excellence in Woman & Child Health at Aga Khan University Hospital

Associate, Center of Excellence in Woman & Child Health at Aga Khan University Hospital

Associate, Center of Excellence in Woman & Child Health

This a grant funded contractual position.

Job Role / Responsibilities:

You will be responsible to:

• Assist in the preparation, submission, and management of grant proposals;

• ensure compliance with funding agency requirements and institutional policies;

• develop and monitor grant budgets in collaboration with teams;

• track expenses and ensure they align with the grant’s budgetary constraints;

• review General Ledger, review and submit required reports to funding agencies, including progress and financial reports;

• facilitate communication among stakeholders to ensure smooth grant management;

• assist in organizing and conducting meetings related to grant administration;

• maintain accurate and detailed records of grant-related activities and documents;

• ensure that all grant documentation is stored securely and is easily accessible for audits or reviews;

• assist in troubleshooting issues related to grant administration and provide solutions;

• identify opportunities to streamline grant administration processes;
  suggest and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance;

• assist in coordinating project timelines, deliverables, and milestones in alignment with grant requirements;

• ensure that all grant-funded activities progress according to plan;

• ensure that all necessary documentation is available and compliant with audit standards;

• good working experience with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, cooperative agreements, sub-awards, and Purchase Orders;

• manage the day-to-day operations of the grants administration process;

• handle Purchase requisitions related to grant-funded projects;

• prepare, check, and enter the payments / reimbursements in PS system related to grant-funded projects;

• execute additional tasks assigned by the supervisor as needed;

• may require some extra working hours;

• conduct audit of field offices within and outside Karachi.

Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred;

• relevant experience of 2 to 4 years preferably with a Research and Grants Management background in an academic institution;

• strong interpersonal and communication skills;

• proficiency in computers especially MS Office;

• willing to travel and work in the communities / rural field sites;

• excellent report writing skills;

• excellent Organization Skills and Analytical Skills;

• good speaking and written English is a must.

  Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.