Entity

Aga Khan University Hospital

Department

Oncology

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction

The Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ 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 systems 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.

Responsibilities

AKUH is in search of a Medical Officer for our Oncology team who will work under the supervision of the team's attending physician, actively participating in the overall care and coordination of patients. Specific responsibilities associated with the role include:

• Conducting ward rounds on patients to assess their condition and the outcome/follow-up of morning orders.

• Coordinating patients identified as ‘possible’ and definite ‘discharges’ one day prior.

• Issuing and placing discharge orders for all patients (after having the orders counter-checked by a senior oncology resident) to meet discharge criteria.

• Ensuring timely entry and administration of chemotherapy orders.

• When posted in the clinics, responsible for evaluating and coordinating outpatient chemotherapy for oncology patients.

• Following up with orders and tests, and coordinating the multidisciplinary evaluation of patients.

• Staying updated on clinical practice guidelines, pathways, and hospital protocols to ensure high-quality patient care.

• Remaining vigilant about adherence to quality and infection control policies and practices during clinical practice.

Requirements

You should have:

• An MBBS degree along with MCPS, FCPS-I or MRCP-I completed.

• A valid PMDC license and BLS certificate.

• Minimum 1-2 years’ relevant experience (proven experience in oncology or a related field is preferred).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with the attending physician and other members of the oncology team.

• Willingness to participate in night calls every fourth day (at times, alternate/third day) with flexibility in working hours based on patient load.

Note: Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.