Medical Officer, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine - (260002PK)
Medical Officer, Pathology & Laboratory MedicineEntity: Medical CollegeLocation: PakistanIntroduction:Aga Khan University chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private international university, is committed to the provision of education, research, and health care of international standards relevant to Pakistan and the region. The affiliated Aga Khan University Hospital provides state-of-the-art clinical facilities and well-equipped diagnostic services. The University currently has teaching sites in Pakistan, East Africa, the United Kingdom, and Afghanistan, and is a major component of Aga Khan Development Network.The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Aga Khan University is a unique/distinguish establishment which serves the clinical laboratory of Aga Khan University Hospital with academic interest. This department is heavily engaged in undergraduate, postgraduate and technologist training programs. It provides professional training for higher degree in four major areas of Pathology (Chemical Pathology, Hematology, Histopathology, and Microbiology). Currently, there are approximately 61 Faculty, including 3 part time, 2 visiting faculty members, and 41 Residents.Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Medical Officer, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. In the study titled: “Viral surveillance and pathogen discovery Abbott Pandemic Defense Coalition Site in Pakistan”. This study aims to serve as a surveillance system for emerging pathogens of pandemic potential. This is a platform investigate the role of different arboviruses as cause of febrile illness and investigate / identify novel pathogens (pathogen -X) Further, we will investigate the whole genome sequences of the identified viruses and develop virus gene bank for Pakistan. 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.This is a grant-funded contractual position. Responsibilities:You should be responsible to:develop and maintain a strong understanding of the study protocol and related study instrumentsliaise and coordinate study requirements with relevant units and departments in line with AKU policiesperform clinical assessments and provide medical care to study subjects, including initial screening for eligibility, prescribing study medications, conducting ongoing assessments and follow-upsorganise and/or administer the informed consent process in conjunction with the principal investigator (PI)coordinate and provide patient care in compliance with protocol requirements, including screening, recruitment, scheduling, and study visit procedureswhere relevant, disburse investigational products upon written authorisation from the PI and provide required guidance on their administrationmaintain study documentation as per protocol and GCP requirements, including screening, recruitment, investigational product accountability, enrolment, monitoring, visit documentation, and reporting adverse or serious adverse eventsreview and monitor patients for changes in health status, response to investigational products, adverse events, compliance, concomitant medication use, and protocol adherencemanage the requisition, collection, labelling, storage, and shipment of study specimensdocument and maintain accurate records, including eligibility notes, clinical assessments, follow-up notes, specimen logs, and investigational product logs, in line with regulatory and institutional requirementsmaintain strict patient confidentiality in accordance with institutional policies and regulatory guidelinescommunicate and provide regular updates to study investigators regarding patient progress and any issues, and liaise with sponsors and clinical monitors to ensure effective trial implementationtransport samples to the laboratory under controlled conditionsassist in monitoring project progress and maintaining site-level records.
Requirements:Must possess a degree in medicine with relevant clinical experienceMust have a current registration & be in good standing with their professional associationResearch experience will be preferredPossess excellent clinical skillsDemonstrate sound working knowledge & proficiency in human clinical trial processes, good clinical practices (ICH-GCP) & human research regulatory requirementsExcellent interpersonal & communication skillsDemonstrate strong critical thinking abilities, Organizational and management skillsDemonstrate teamwork, maturity, ability to work independently and versatility to work in a variety of related roles such as clinical care, patient services support, lab/bio-specimen processing, data managementExcellent organizational capabilities and ability to handle diverse set of tasks for multiple studies simultaneouslyProficiency in the use of computers and related Office softwareComprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.
: Pakistan
: Aga Khan University Pakistan
: Contractual
: Standard
: 28/09/2026, 11:07:24 AM
: 04/10/2026, 6:59:00 PM
