Senior Medical Physicist

Senior Medical Physicist

Department: Radiology

Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital

Location: Karachi

Introduction:

The Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to its patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 19 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 system 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.

Medical Physicists ensure that advanced imaging technologies are used safely and effectively, protecting patients and staff while enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment. Their work bridges physics, medicine, and engineering, making them vital to modern healthcare systems. Current position scope includes General X-ray, Mammography, Fluoroscopy, Intervention Radiology, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT, Cyclotron, Radiation Protection at Stadium Road Campus, Secondary Hospitals, and remote medical centers

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for:

• Imaging and Radiation Dosimetry Equipment Quality Management.
• Provide Technical Support to radiologists, nuclear physicians and technologists in implementing best practices and developing new techniques.
• Ensure Radiation Protection for staff, patients and public and compliance to the regulations and applicable standards.
• Participate in research and development activities.
• Provide Training & Education and participate in Medical Physics (Physics of Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & PET) teaching and training activities for clinical staff, residents, nurses, allied health professionals and trainees.
• Management and Administration activities related to radiation protection, quality and safety.

Job Requirements:

You should have:

• Graduate (MS) in Medical Physics, Physics, Applied Physics or related field with at least 3 years experience in diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine, and radiation safety field.
• Undergraduate (BS or equivalent) in Medical Physics, Physics, Applied Physics or related field with 5 years experience in diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine, and radiation safety.
• Structured Medical Physics Training (certificate/ diploma/ degree).
• Knowledge of local regulatory standards. IAEA, JCIA and ISO.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and training skills.
• Commitment to patient safety and continuous improvement.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.