Instructor (Cardiology), Department of Medicine

Department Medicine

Entity Aga Khan University

Introduction to the Aga Khan University:

Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous, and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists and has campuses, programs and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change.

The Department of Medicine at The Aga Khan University Hospital, comprises of independent sections of Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, , Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Neurology, and Pulmonary & Critical Care. The Department has over 70+ full-time Faculty with a strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate education and research. Residency Programmes are offered in Internal Medicine, Neurology, Adult Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary Medicine, Nephrology and Dermatology, as well as Fellowship Programmes in Clinical Neurophysiology & Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Interventional Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology and ERCP.

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.

Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Instructor in Section of Cardiology, Department of Medicine.

Job Roles / Responsibilities:

The responsibilities will include:

• Provide compassionate, ethical, evidence-based, and patient-centered care in the medicine setup.
• Deliver inpatient and outpatient cardiology services under supervision.
• Assist assigned faculty in consulting clinics and clinical activities.
• Conduct inpatient rounds and monitor residents in patient care.
• Supervise residents, medical officers, and trainees in patient care and procedures.
• Act as a liaison between residents and faculty when required.
• Teach and train undergraduate and postgraduate students as per curriculum standards.
• Support and contribute to residency and PGME training programs.
• Conduct and participate in clinical research related to Cardiology.
• Participate in sectional, departmental, and organizational research activities
• Facilitate undergraduate and postgraduate trainees in research and academic work.
• Mentor undergraduate and postgraduate trainees in professional development.
• Help conduct end-of-rotation examinations for undergraduate students.
• Organize and participate in CME sessions, workshops, seminars, and training programs.
• Deliver CME lectures and contribute to public awareness programs.
• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to institutional academic conferences, symposiums, and residency completion events.
• Undertake administrative responsibilities and support multidisciplinary coordination across teams.

Requirements:

• MBBS with FCPS / FRCP / American Board in Cardiology.

• Completion of one-year house job and structured Cardiology Residency Program.

• Additional fellowship/equivalent training of at least 2 years from a reputable institution and/or diploma in the relevant field.

• Alternatively, candidates with strong academic contribution through research publications in peer-reviewed indexed journals or substantial

• Contributions to medical education may also be considered.

• Strong clinical skills with ability to manage patients in diverse settings.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to satisfy and retain patients in clinical practice.

• Strong teaching and training skills.

• Ability to deliver CME lectures and contribute to academic activities.

• Ability to work collaboratively in teams.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.