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Staff Medical Officer (Field site)

Department

Family Medicine

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. 

Responsibilities

You will be responsible to:

  • design, develop, and implement a comprehensive risk-based Occupational Health Management System to protect the health with a focus on preventing job injuries
  • conduct occupational health inspections, food safety audits, and health & hygiene audits to ensure adherence to local laws and regulations
  • conduct occupational health risk assessments, Health and Fitness to Work assessments, and OHIH Baseline and surveillance for both Company and Contractual employees
  • develop and implement health screening programs for employees and contractors and emphasize the prevention of job injuries
  • develop and implement field-based monitoring systems to reduce staff exposure and prevent job injuries to noise, hazardous substances, and chemical products at worksites
  • provide expert advice on preventing job injuries and support related to the organization's Well-Being Program.
  • coordinate with the Learning Department to organize Occupational Health and Safety (OHIH) related awareness and learning sessions and emphasize the importance of preventing job injuries
  • provide administrative support, as assigned by the department.

Requirements

You should have: 

  • MBBS degree with a minimum 10 years of experience in clinical settings, preferably MCPS or Diploma.
  • Ability to manage emergencies/trauma patients and can work under pressure on different rotations/shifts
  • experience in field clinic and administration will be preferred
  • possess a valid license from an accredited Council
  • ability to work independently and with teams with a flexible attitude
  • strong interpersonal/communication skills
  • proficiency in computers, especially in Microsoft Office.

To Apply

​You should send your detailed CV by email to human.resources@aku.edu  and mark the subject position number "10020078" in the subject line. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Applications should be submitted latest by January 31, 2024