Senior Medical Officer (Full-Time) - Family Medicine, Medical Center Karachi

Senior Medical Officer (Full-Time) - Family Medicine, Medical Center Karachi

Department: Integrated Medical Services

Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction:

The Aga Khan University Hospital in addition to its five Hospitals creates access through its Outreach Services which include Clinical Laboratories, Outpatient Medical Centres, Pharmacy services, Home Health and other services. Outreach Services are designed to provide primary to secondary healthcare services to patients near their homes and are present in several cities across Pakistan. Outpatient Medical Centres offer a range of specialty clinics including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Cardiopulmonary, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychology and Physiotherapy, and cater to children, adults, and elderly patients for general health checks or specific disease consultations.

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

• Attend patients visiting clinics for treatment, which includes their physical examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of common ailments
• Document the above and communicate the findings and plan to the patients and their families
• Prescribe medication
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Educate patients regarding prevention to avoid recurrence of medical problems

• an MBBS, Diploma (MCPS) or other additional qualification would be preferred
• at least 5 years related experience incase of MBBS OR at least 3 years' experience in case of additional diploma or MCPS
• strong interpersonal/communication skills
• ability to work independently and with teams.