Entity: Medical College

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction

Aga Khan University (AKU), a private, self-governing international university chartered in Pakistan in 1983, is a role model for academic, research, and service programmes in health and higher education in the developing world. The University currently has teaching sites in Pakistan, East Africa, the United Kingdom, and Afghanistan, and is a major component of the Aga Khan Development Network.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is committed to advancing maternal and reproductive health through academic excellence, community outreach, and impactful research initiatives. The department works closely with communities, healthcare providers, and partners to improve women’s health outcomes.

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.

The Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Coordinator (Undergraduate) in the Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Job Role / Responsibilities:

You will be responsible to:

• assist UG Year IV MBBS program director, coordinator in internal and external review, OSCEs, arranging teaching sessions.

• organize all Departmental undergraduate teaching programs and coordinate with other Departments for their support

• maintain students evaluation for each rotation.

• assist in organizing OSCE, combined retreat, honor viva, sessions preparation on VLE and modify courses

• prepare drafts of memos, letters, presentations, education material, and reports on routine and ad hoc activities of the department

• arrange logistics for academic activities, CMEs, keeping records and attendance

• communicate messages promptly and accurately to the faculty, supervisor, and others to help in the maintenance of smooth functioning of the department

• participate and facilitate JCIA, and quality-related activities

• arrange travel plans and compile all documents for travel

• assist in coordinating special projects and events assigned by the supervisor

• answer incoming and outgoing phone calls, communicate the same to concerned staff, and take actions as instructed

• coordinate with support services departments including HR, Finance, Purchase, warehouse, Facilities Management Department, etc. for any related issues and assignments.

• assist in coordinating monthly academic and on call rota, off-campus, and on-campus

• assist in any other task assigned by the Chair/Program Director/Assistant Manager/Senior Manager

• assist in preparing recommendation letters and summary for patients

Eligibility Criteria /Requirements:

You should have:

• a Graduate degree; Masters is preferred with at least 2-3 years of related experience

• excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• excellent organizational skills and discretion with confidential information

• good knowledge of computers particularly of MS Office package

• ability to handle multiple tasks independently and perform under pressure.

*Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted*