Manager, Cardiopulmonary

Manager, Cardiopulmonary

Department: 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.

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.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senior Manager & Clinical Director Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Services, Department of Medicine, the role will be responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the financial and operational aspects of the cardiopulmonary diagnostic services. Following will be the key responsibilities:

• Oversee the procurement, installation, and commissioning of state-of-the-art non-invasive cardiopulmonary diagnostic equipment in coordination with relevant departments.
• Develop and implement strategies for introducing advanced diagnostic technologies and services to improve patient care.
• Ensure operational efficiency by setting and achieving annual departmental goals in collaboration with key stakeholders. 
• Manage financial budgets, monitor expenditures, and control budget variances to optimize resource utilization.
• Lead the department’s HR functions, including staff credentialing, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Ensure seamless integration of cardiopulmonary services across offsite centers and secondary hospitals.
• Design and implement ongoing training and education programs for Allied Health staff to enhance technical skills and service quality.
• Drive quality assurance initiatives, oversee internal and external audits, and address identified gaps for continuous improvement.
• Improve overall turnaround time for diagnostic reporting and enhance patient satisfaction.
• Contribute to the department's quality initiatives and implement quality standards in line with JCIA requirements.

Requirements:

To qualify for the role, you should possess the following:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Healthcare Management, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline).
• At least 5-7 years of relevant experience in healthcare management, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Training and experience in quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9000, JCIA) are highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of cardiopulmonary diagnostic services administration or experience in a clinical/allied health department.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.