Senior Medical Officer, Cardiothoracic

Department

Surgery

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

We are seeking a Senior Medical Officer who will contribute to providing and managing superior patient care while working closely with consultants and the care team. Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide direct and continuous medical care to inpatients under the supervision of cardiothoracic consultants.
• Conduct patient assessments, perform physical examinations, monitor progress, and document findings comprehensively.
• Perform common procedures as per defined protocols and permissions.
• Coordinate patient management in wards, CICU, operating room, and emergency areas in collaboration with consultants and nursing teams.
• Communicate effectively with patients, their families, and the healthcare team to ensure clarity of care plans and updates.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of clinical documentation, including progress and discharge notes.
• Support departmental activities related to quality, infection control, and JCIA compliance.
• Participate in professional development initiatives, educational sessions, and hospital training programs (e.g., ACLS, BLS, PALS).
• Contribute to departmental meetings, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide administrative and operational support as required to ensure smooth departmental functioning

Requirements

You should have the following:

• MBBS degree; FCPS Part I completed preferred.
• Additional qualification such as a Diploma or MCPS in a relevant field will be an advantage.
• Valid registration with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) or Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant clinical experience or completion of residency training in a related specialty.
• Prior experience in cardiothoracic or surgical settings will be preferred.

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