Consultant - Ophthalmologist (Non Full Time), Clifton Medical Services

Consultant - Ophthalmologist (Non Full Time), Clifton Medical Services

Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction:

Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, non-profit, autonomous and self-governing international university and healthcare organization with 13 teaching sites, 7 hospitals and 325 outreach and other health facilities located in 6 countries over three continents. An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out a wide range of research and has campuses, programs and teaching hospitals providing world class healthcare services in Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda, Afghanistan and UK with over 3,000 students and more than 17,000 employees. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access.

The Department provides a vibrant identity for ophthalmology at AKU that delivers subspecialized and multidisciplinary services integrated with an enabling environment that supports outstanding teaching/learning, research, partnerships, and leadership development.

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.

Job Role / Responsibilities:

Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Non Full Time Consultant as a comprehensive clinician within the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. We are seeking an outstanding fellowship trained clinician in comprehensive ophthalmology. This position is based on revenue-sharing model on a one-year contract.

Key responsibilities are as under:

• Hold consultant status at the AKUH & outreach centers.
• Provide comprehensive clinical services within the scope of training.
• Collaborate with and refer patients to appropriate specialists in the Department of Ophthalmology
• Participate in the teaching and education of undergraduate and postgraduate learners (UGME, PGME, and fellows as deemed appropriate).
• Engage in departmental initiatives aimed at expanding service delivery and improving patient outcomes across various care sites.

Requirements:

Candidates should have:

• Completed postgraduate qualification: FCPS, FRCS, FRCOphth, American Board, or equivalent.
• Clinical experience as independent practicing ophthalmologist will be preferred
• Strong teamwork, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional conduct and collaborative practice.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.