Senior Research Assistant at Vital Pakistan Trust Karachi

Full Time
Employment Info

Vital Pakistan Trust (VPT)—a respected name in public health and maternal care—is on a mission to improve lives through impactful, field-based health programs. As part of their commitment to reducing maternal and child mortality, VPT is hiring for two critical roles in Karachi:

  • Senior Research Assistant

  • Midwife

If you are passionate about contributing to meaningful healthcare and research work, here’s your chance to be part of a progressive, high-impact team.


💼 Open Positions at Vital Pakistan Trust

1️⃣ Senior Research Assistant

Location: Karachi (Field-Based)
Type: Full-Time

🔹 Responsibilities:

  • Conduct follow-up calls to patients, encouraging antenatal care (ANC) and delivery appointment attendance.

  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of all communications.

  • Collect and document data related to maternal and child health indicators.

  • Support the coordination of field activities in close collaboration with the line manager.

  • Translate project-related documents and perform Urdu typing tasks as required.

🔹 Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or a related field from a recognized institution.

🔹 Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in fieldwork, research, or data collection roles.

🔹 Skills Required:

  • Excellent communication and follow-up skills.

  • Basic data management and documentation proficiency.

  • Urdu typing and translation capabilities are a plus.

  • Comfortable working in field settings across different communities in Karachi.


2️⃣ Midwife

Location: Karachi (Field-Based)
Type: Full-Time

🔹 Responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive maternal care including antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal services.

  • Monitor maternal and newborn health and detect early signs of complications.

  • Assist in safe deliveries and follow standard delivery protocols.

  • Provide health education and counseling to mothers and families.

  • Refer high-risk cases to appropriate healthcare facilities as per guidelines.

🔹 Qualifications:

  • Diploma in Midwifery from a recognized institute.

  • Valid PNC License (Pakistan Nursing Council) is mandatory.

🔹 Experience:

  • 1–2 years of hands-on experience in maternal and newborn care or clinic-based delivery support.

🔹 Skills Required:

  • Strong knowledge of safe delivery practices.

  • Ability to work compassionately with women from diverse communities.

  • Quick decision-making in emergency situations.

  • Effective communication with patients and healthcare teams.


📅 Application Deadline

🗓️ Last Date to Apply: May 4, 2025
📍 Job Type: Field-Based | Location: Karachi


📩 How to Apply?

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to contribute to community healthcare in Karachi:

👉 Email your CV to: recruitment@vitalpakistantrust.org
🔖 Mention the position (e.g., “Senior Research Assistant” or “Midwife”) in the subject line of your email.


⚠️ Important Notes

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • Vital Pakistan Trust maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against sexual misconduct. All applicants will undergo thorough background checks.


🌟 Why Work at Vital Pakistan Trust?

  • Be a part of a mission-driven organization making a measurable impact on public health in Pakistan.

  • Work in collaboration with dedicated healthcare professionals and researchers.

  • Contribute to real-world solutions for maternal and child health.

  • Gain field experience that builds both your community engagement and technical skill set.


🩺 Join us in saving lives and transforming maternal healthcare—one family at a time. Apply now to be a part of Vital Pakistan Trust’s growing impact.

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