Staff Medical Officer – Home Health Palliative Care – HHS at Aga Khan University

, , Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Knowledge, Communication Skills, Documentation Skills, Infection Control, Professional Development, Emotional Resilience, Integrity, Ethical Conduct, IV Cannulation, Wound Care, Catheterization, ECG Interpretation, Pressure Management, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Adaptability, Medical Record-Keeping

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Title: Staff Medical Officer – Home Health Palliative Care – HHS Department: Outreach 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 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: Strong clinical knowledge across a broad spectrum of medical conditions Proficiency in common procedures (IV cannulation, wound care, catheterization, ECG interpretation, etc.) Effective communication skills with patient, families, and interdisciplinary teams Ability to perform under pressure and manager multiple priorities in a busy emergency setting Solid documentation and medical record-keeping skills Understanding of and adherence to infection control practices Proactive in professional development and peer education Emotionally resilient and adaptable to demanding clinical environments Upholds professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct ways. Requirements: Minimum 12 years post-MBBS clinical experience in a recognized hospital (>100 beds) OR Minimum 8 years of experience with an additional diploma or MCPS Experience in acute, emergency or urgent care settings is highly desirable. Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

The Staff Medical Officer is responsible for providing strong clinical knowledge across a broad spectrum of medical conditions and performing common medical procedures. Effective communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams is essential, along with solid documentation and adherence to infection control practices.