About the role

The Project Manager will lead the administrative and operational management of the project to ensure timely implementation and efficient resource utilization. They will coordinate project planning, monitor budgets, and liaise with stakeholders, government departments, and partners to ensure compliance with donor requirements.

What they look for

Project management Administrative management Operational management Budgeting Procurement Logistics Stakeholder coordination Human resource coordination Compliance Reporting Leadership Communication Problem-solving Microsoft Office Suite Public health

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Public Administration, Project Management, or a related field and possess at least five years of experience in managing donor-funded projects. Strong leadership, organizational skills, and proficiency in project management tools are essential for this role.

Full description

Project Manager - Department of Community Health Sciences

Location Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction 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.

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.

The Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) is the leading unit of its type in Pakistan, recognized regionally and internationally for the relevance, quality, and extent of its work in support of public health and the development of primary health care systems. It comprises of five major operational sections: Epidemiology & biostatistics, Health policy & management, Population & reproductive health, Environmental health & climate change, and non-communicable diseases & mental health.

This is a grant funded contractual position.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible to:

lead the administrative and operational management of the project to ensure timely and efficient implementation
coordinate project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting in collaboration with the Principal Investigator, Project Director, and key stakeholders
oversee project administration, including procurement, logistics, asset management, documentation, and human resource coordination
supervise administrative, finance, and logistics staff and support recruitment, onboarding, and performance monitoring of project personnel
coordinate workshops, field activities, stakeholder consultations, meetings, travel, and other project logistics
monitor project budgets and coordinate with the finance team to ensure timely processing of expenditures, invoices, and financial documentation
ensure compliance with AKU policies, donor requirements, and project governance by maintaining accurate records and supporting audits
liaise with government departments, implementation partners, consultants, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth project implementation
prepare and review project reports, progress updates, presentations, and administrative documentation
identify operational risks, recommend corrective actions, and strengthen project management systems to ensure achievement of project milestones and deliverables.

Requirements:

You should have:

Master's degree in Public Administration, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field from an HEC-recognized institution
minimum five years of experience managing donor-funded health, research, or development projects
experience in project administration, operations management, procurement, budgeting, logistics, and compliance
demonstrated experience working with government institutions, development partners, and international donors
strong project management, leadership, organizational, and stakeholder coordination skills
excellent communication, interpersonal, planning, and problem-solving abilities
proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
familiarity with donor compliance requirements, preferably with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-funded projects
ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment
willingness to travel across Punjab for project coordination, monitoring, and supervision

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.