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Medical Officer, Emergency Medicine (Adult)

Entity

Aga Khan University Hospital

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction

The Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 290+ Clinical Laboratories, 30+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital provides Zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health systems offers generous Patient Welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopting appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relation-ship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wid-er communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Responsibilities

This role is based at the AKUH main campus. You will be responsible to:

  • Assess patients and perform complete paperwork by filling out relevant forms as per the hospital protocols
  • participate in the management of patients under the supervision of Senior Residents, Senior Medical Officers, Staff Medical Officers and Consultants
  • ensure that patients are given correct medication/ instruction as advised by the consultant and explain their health care needs.
  • continually work towards enhancing competencies in a clinical setting under the supervision of consultants and other faculty and staff
  • participate in educational activities, such as Grand Rounds, and Journal Clubs, where applicable.

Requirements

You should have:

  • MBBS degree and additional diploma in relevant field will be preferred.
  • 1-3 years post MBBS related experience with one year House Job
  • continuous open and consistent communication with faculty, staff, patients and their families
  • counsel patients and their families at their level of understanding.
  • a valid license from Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC)
  • good written communication skills, especially with regard to patient care documentation
  • willing to work in shift duties.

To Apply

​Please send your updated CV to human.resources@aku.edu and mention "Medical Officer-ER" in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note:  Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Applications should be submitted latest by January 2, 2025