Project Coordinator-Elderly Care Project Full Time

Aga Khan Health Services Pakistan is hiring a Project Coordinator for their Elderly Care Project in Karachi. This is a full-time position based at their Community Health Program and is suitable for candidates with solid field experience in health or community development work.

Why This Job Matters

Pakistan has one of the fastest-growing elderly populations in South Asia and the healthcare system has historically paid very little structured attention to the specific needs of older adults. Most elderly Pakistanis in urban communities like Karachi have no organized access to geriatric care, no coordination between the health services they need, and no one specifically assigned to manage their overall care journey. This AKHS Elderly Care Project exists to change that reality in a concrete and measurable way and the Project Coordinator hired for this role is the person who makes that change happen on the ground every single day. For a public health or community development professional who wants their work to have visible real-world impact rather than just institutional process compliance, managing a dedicated elderly care project at AKHS is one of the more purposeful roles available in Karachi’s development sector in 2026.

About Aga Khan Health Services Pakistan

Aga Khan Health Services is one of the most established private not-for-profit health networks operating across South Asia and East Africa. In Pakistan, AKHS has been delivering primarycare, curative services, and preventive health support to underserved urban and rural communities for decades. The organization is part of the broader Aga Khan Development Network and is known for combining institutional rigour with genuine community commitment. AKHS operates to internationally recognized programme standards and their staff work in an environment that values professional growth, documentation quality, and evidence-based practice. For public health professionals who want to work within a serious organizational framework that actually delivers what it promises to communities, AKHS is one of the most respected employers in Pakistan’s development and health sector.

Vacancies Overview

1 position available Project Coordinator for the Elderly Care Project, based at AKHS Community Health Program, Karachi. Full-time permanent role. Salary is competitive and based on qualifications and experience.

Eligibility Criteria

Key Responsibilities

1. Supervise the field team and manage their daily project tasks ensuring every team member understands their responsibilities and is working toward the same project goals
2. Trackprojectmilestones against the approved work plan and ensure timely delivery of all outputs within agreed timelines and quality standards
3. Conduct regular compliance monitoring visits to project sites, documenting observations and flagging any implementation gaps that need corrective action
4. Prepare progress reports, success stories, and activity summaries for internal management and donor reporting requirements on schedule
5. Collect and analyze project data covering both quantitative indicators and qualitative field observations to support evidence-based programme management
6. Attend project review meetings, present updates clearly, and diligently follow up on all action points assigned during those sessions
7. Coordinate with other AKHS departments including finance, HR, and clinical teams to ensure smooth field operations without procedural bottlenecks
8. Ensure all project activities comply with donor guidelines, organizational policies, and the specific protocols of the Elderly Care Project
9. Maintain strong programmatic linkages between the elderly care component and other health programmes running within the AKHS Community Health Program
10. Travel to field locations within Karachi and other parts of Pakistan as required to support project implementation and monitoring

Required Qualifications

1. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Management Sciences, or a closely related discipline is required. Both degree levels are acceptable and candidates with Master’s degrees will generally be considered more competitive for this position.
2. Minimum two years of relevant hands-on field experience in health or community development programmes is a firm requirement. Experience specifically with community health initiatives, elderly care programmes, or donor-funded development projects will be given clear preference during shortlisting.
3. Strong project management capability is essential specifically the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities, coordinate across different stakeholders, and maintain programme quality under time pressure without constant supervision.
4. Good English writing skills are required for producing donor reports, success stories, and programme documentation that meet the quality standards expected by international health organizations and their funders.

Application Process

1. Click the apply button on this page to visit the official Indeed Pakistan job listing for this position
2. Create or log in to your free Indeed Pakistan account
3. Complete the application form carefully and completely do not leave any section blank
4. Upload your updated CV highlighting field-based health or community programme experience specifically
5. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation

Required Documents

Updated CV clearly showing field-based health or community development experience with specific programme names, organizations, and years worked. Educational certificates Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from recognized institution. References or contact details from previous development sector employers. Cover letter or personal statement explaining your specific experience with community health programmes and elderly care if applicable.

Test Pattern and Selection Process

No formal written test is specified in the official advertisement. AKHS selection for programme coordinator positions typically involves an initial CV and application review followed by a structured competency-based interview. Candidates are usually assessed on their understanding of project management methodologies, previous field programme experience, data collection and reporting ability, and their communication and supervision skills. AKHS interviews often include scenario-based questions where candidates are asked how they would handle specific field implementation challenges  candidates who can give concrete examples from their previous experience rather than theoretical answers consistently perform better.

Preparation Tips

• Prepare two or three specific examples from your previous field work before the interview situations where you managed a field team through a challenge, caught a compliance issue before it became a problem, or delivered a project output under time pressure. Competency-based interviews at organizations like AKHS specifically look for real examples, not general descriptions of your responsibilities.
• Review basic elderly care and geriatric health concepts before the interview even if your background is in general community health. Being able to speak about why elderly populations require distinct healthcare approaches mobility limitations, poly-pharmacy risks, social isolation, caregiver support  signals that you have thought seriously about the specific population this project serves.
• Know AKHS and their work in Pakistan before you apply or interview. Spend thirty minutes on akhs.net understanding their programmes, service areas, and community health approach. Candidates who demonstrate organizational knowledge in the first few minutes of an AKHS interview consistently make stronger impressions than those who treat the interview as their first introduction to the organization.
• Polish your English writing sample AKHS reports go to international donors and the written English standard is higher than most local NGOs. If you have previously written a progress report, donor update, or success story, have a clean copy ready to present as a writing sample during the interview.

Salary Details

Salary is not publicly disclosed in the official advertisement. AKHS describes the package as competitive and based on qualifications and experience. Based on comparable Project Coordinator positions at AKHS and similar international NGOs and development organizations in Karachi, packages for this level typically range from Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 150,000 per month depending on the candidate’s specific educational background and years of relevant experience. AKHS also offers standard organizational benefits applicable to their full-time professional staff. Exact package details are discussed during the offer stage with shortlisted candidates.

Benefits

Full-time employment with one of Pakistan’s most respected not-for-profit health organizations. Meaningful community impact through a dedicated elderly care programme in Karachi. Professional work environment with internationally recognized programme standards. Exposure to donor-funded project management and reporting systems. Opportunity to contribute to AKHS’s broader community health network across Pakistan. AKHS is working toward net-zero carbon operations by 2030 and all staff contribute to this sustainability commitment.

How to Apply-Important Instructions

• Apply through the official recruitment link on this page
• Fill your application carefully and completely
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Salary is competitive and based on qualifications and experience
• Last Date to Apply: 27th May 2026

AKHS welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background. The organization is also working toward net-zero carbon operations by 2030 and all staff are expected to support this goal.For more info visit AKHS. If u want more interesting job then visit JOBS

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