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Assistant, Brain and Mind Institute - (260002K0)

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Assistant, Brain and Mind Institute

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Location

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Karachi, Pakistan

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Introduction

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Aga Khan University, chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private international university, is committed to the provision of education, research, and health care of international standards relevant to Pakistan and the region. The affiliated Aga Khan University Hospital provides state-of-the-art clinical facilities and well-equipped diagnostic services. The University currently has teaching sites in Pakistan, East Africa, the United Kingdom, and Afghanistan, and is a major component of Aga Khan Development Network.

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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.

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The Brain and Mind Institute (BMI) is a newly minted entity at the Aga Khan University (AKU), with key hubs in Nairobi (for East Africa) and Karachi (for South and Central Asia). The BMI seeks to build capacity in the domains of mental health and neuroscience. In collaboration with partners, the Institute is advancing research leadership capacity and support service delivery across East Africa and South Asia, and other regions served by the AKU. The Institute supports a hub for scholarship exchange and action on mental health issues, as well as educational, clinical, and community-based programs. BMI’s research focuses on the context of today’s youth in Africa and South Asia, while our programmatic offerings address mental health related and brain health issues, including stigma and resiliency. A significant area of interest is the implementation of science-based programming in hospital and community settings that translate new discoveries into prevention and treatment programs.

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This is a grant-funded contractual position.

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Responsibilities

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You will be responsible to:

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assist the associate director and assistant manager in day-to-day administrative and operational activities
support in managing travel billing, reimbursements, and ensuring complete submission of relevant documents
assist in preparing purchase requisitions and obtaining necessary approvals and signatures to ensure timely provision of services
regularly monitor emails and coordinate within the team to facilitate meetings and address queries
support the associate director in maintaining action lists and follow-up on assigned tasks
schedule and coordinate appointments and follow-up meetings for the associate director
arrange logistics for meetings, workshops, events, and conferences
coordinate internal documentation, photocopying, and dispatch of official correspondence across AKU departments
draft and manage correspondence related to meetings, appointments, and departmental coordination
maintain records, meeting minutes, and follow-up trackers to support departmental operations
assist the assistant manager and operations committee lead in the planning and coordination of the BMI international conference.

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Requirements

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You should have:

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intermediate or equivalent qualification from a recognised board
minimum one year of relevant experience
good interpersonal and communication skills
basic computer proficiency, particularly in MS Office applications
strong organisational and time management skills
ability to coordinate meetings, maintain records, and manage documentation efficiently.

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Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

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Primary Location: Pakistan-Karachi

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Organisation: Aga Khan Hospital & Medical College

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Employee Status: Contractual

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Job Type: Standard

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