Medical Officer - Surgery (PZP)

Medical Officer - Surgery (PZP)

Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction:

The Department of Surgery provides comprehensive and sub-specialty care in the areas of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dental-Oral, Maxillo-facial Surgery, General Surgery, Breast Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology and Vascular Surgery. The Department has 114 full-time and part-time faculty with a strong commitment to teaching and research. Formal structured undergraduate teaching, postgraduate residency, and fellowship programs are integrated into the academic functions of the department.

Aga Khan University Hospital invites applications for the position of Medical Officer, Surgery.

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 pre-operative evaluation of the patients
• perform post-operative management of surgical patients
• document the above in a timely manner and communicate appropriately with the patients and their families
• ensure availability on the premises when on call and respond promptly to the calls
• remain updated on infection control procedures, standard protocols, and clinical practice of the hospital.

Requirements:

You should have:

• MBBS degree from an HEC-recognized university
• at one year post MBBS experience from a reputable institution
• a valid license from the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council
• good communication skills
• willing to work shift duties.

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