Senior Administrative Assistant (Research Office) at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Summary

This position reports to the Research Administration Manager and works closely with the Chair of the Institutional Scientific Ethics Review Committee (ISERC). He/she will support the day-to-day running of the (ISERC).

Responsibilities

• Filing of all applications submitted to the ISERC in order to ensure compliance and protection of human subjects
• Acts as a liaison between ISERC and investigators, research staff, national regulators, and other stakeholders
• Participate in the review of office procedures and proactively lead the change in procedures to increase efficiency
• Promptly resolve any grievances arising from subjects
• Prepare ISERC members’ appointment and service renewal letters
• Compile reviewer reports and present the reports in meetings
• Plan the agenda for convened meetings
• Take minutes and communicate decisions to researchers
• Participate in the review and approval of research budgets
• Any other duties as assigned by the Research Administration Manager

 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in a health related area
• Certificate in Research Bioethics or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years’ Administrative experience in a busy research office.
• Highly organized and analytical
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality at all times