Medical Officer - Daycare Oncology

Medical Officer, Daycare Medical Oncology

Entity

Aga Khan University Hospital

Department

Oncology

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 adopting 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

AKUH is in search of a Medical Officer for our Oncology team who will work under the supervision of the team's attending physician, actively participating in the overall care and coordination of patients. Under guidance of team members, you will be responsible to:

• Assist in administering cytotoxic chemotherapy and transfusing blood and blood products in day care and inpatient settings under consultant supervision.
• Support the assessment and monitoring of patients before, during, and after chemotherapy administration.
• Enter chemotherapy orders for inpatients as advised by consultants.
• Assist in prescribing and monitoring post-chemotherapy medications as directed.
• Observe and assist in performing outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as lumbar puncture, intrathecal chemotherapy, paracentesis, bone marrow aspiration, and trephine biopsy.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure timely record keeping.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to support quality patient care.
• Participate actively in outpatient clinics, journal clubs, and departmental learning sessions.
• Collaborate closely with nurses, pharmacists, and other allied health professionals in providing safe and effective oncology care.

Requirements

You should have:

• An MBBS degree; candidates with MCPS, FCPS-I or MRCP-I completed shall be preferred.
• A valid PMDC license and BLS certificate.
• Minimum 1-2 years’ relevant experience (proven experience in oncology or a related field is preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the attending physician and other members of the oncology team.

Note: Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.