Instructor (Clinical Haematology), Department of Oncology

Entity: Medical College

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction:

The Aga Khan University is a private, international university committed to international standards of excellence in teaching, research, and service. Its teaching hospital, the Aga Khan University Hospital, has been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission International for achieving the highest international healthcare standards.

The Department of Oncology is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care through excellence in clinical services, education, and research. The Clinical Haematology section plays a vital role in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with benign and malignant hematological disorders while contributing to the academic and research mission of the University.

AKU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and aims to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all 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.

Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Instructor, Clinical Haematology in the Department of Oncology.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for:

• providing inpatient and outpatient clinical haematology services under the supervision of senior faculty members
• conducting daily ward rounds, formulating patient care plans, and facilitating timely discharges in consultation with senior faculty
• maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation, including patient records and discharge summaries
• coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, including nursing, pharmacy, and allied health professionals, to ensure optimal patient care
• delivering accessible, compassionate, ethical, evidence-based, and patient-centered care
• teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate trainees in accordance with departmental and institutional standards
• participating in departmental and hospital quality improvement initiatives and electronic health record (EHR) activities
• contributing to quality initiatives and presenting findings under the guidance of senior faculty members
• conducting and participating in academic activities, including case presentations, journal clubs, and educational meetings
• participating in clinical research projects, including institutional research and grant-funded initiatives
• contributing to patient complaint reviews, case reviews, and root cause analyses
• participating in audits, performance reviews, and quality assurance activities.

Requirements:

You should have:

• MBBS degree with a valid PMDC license
• completed structured postgraduate training in Clinical Haematology from a reputable institution
• minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Clinical Haematology
• excellent clinical, teaching, and training skills
• strong procedural skills and ability to provide quality and safe patient care in diverse settings
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• ability to build strong patient relationships and maintain patient satisfaction
• empathy and commitment to patient-centered care
• interest in academic, research, and quality improvement activities.

Comprehensive reference checks will be conducted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.