Medical Officer, Princess Zahra Pavilion

Medical Officer, Princess Zahra Pavilion

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 its 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, over 290+ Clinical Laboratories, and 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 system 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:

You will be responsible to:

• perform regular duties and calls and conduct rounds with consultants in the assigned ward
• do the pre-procedure assessment and complete the required paperwork (e.g. fill out relevant forms including the informed consent form) and coordinate with primary teams as required for continuity of care
• display effective and relevant documentation with quality record keeping of clinical notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries as indicated
• exhibit procedural skills in assistance and/or independently (where applicable), displaying the prudence and precaution that avoids potential complication
• demonstrate good communication skills so that mishaps, delays, or lapses in care are not encountered and also display a good sense of understanding and work relationship with nursing and paramedical staff
• demonstrate the ability to gain the confidence of patients and their families through empathy good rapport and proper conduct
• exhibit a professional attitude at work by being presentable in appearance acknowledging and accepting responsibility, demonstrating conscientiousness, and accepting constructive criticism
• keep aware of infection control practices and follow the same in the workplace.

Requirements:

You should have:

• an MBBS degree
• a valid PMDC license
• one year internship completed preferably with one year of clinical experience in the critical care area of any reputable healthcare organization
• good communication and interpersonal skills
• ability to deal with medical emergencies.

Note: Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.