Medical Officer (Nephrology, Hemodialysis)

Medical Officer (Nephrology, Hemodialysis)

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:

You will be responsible to:

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients on haemodialysis, including evaluating clinical status and identifying complications
• Coordinate care with nephrologists, dietitians, and nurses
• Ensure proper patient and family education regarding healthcare needs on regular basis
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records, including treatment details, observations, and any interventions made
• Ensure that all dialysis practices comply with established protocols and regulatory standards
• Participate in quality assurance activities to improve service standards, patient safety, and outcomes within the dialysis unit.

Requirements:

You should have the following:

• At least 1-5 years’ relevant experience post MBBS and house job.
• A valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and a valid PMDC license.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and efficiently juggle multiple responsibilities.

Note:Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.