Medical Officer, Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health

Aga Khan Hospital & Medical College

Pakistan

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Aga Khan University is seeking a dedicated Medical Officer for positions based in Sujawal and Tharparkar. This role is part of a grant-funded project focused on community-based research and healthcare delivery. The Medical Officer will play a critical role in identifying and enrolling patients for ongoing research studies, ensuring proper follow-up, and maintaining accurate records. The position involves active engagement with the community to promote participation in research activities, as well as collaboration with outreach camps and health centers. The successful candidate will contribute to social mobilization efforts, provide guidance to children identified with disabilities or malnutrition, and support training and supervision of community health workers and junior staff. This role requires a professional committed to upholding the highest standards of care and research integrity within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and enroll patients eligible for ongoing research studies and maintain updated schedules for patient visits.
- Follow up with research study participants and ensure accurate data collection and record maintenance.
- Facilitate community participation in research projects to enhance case reporting and engagement.
- Participate in outreach camps and manage assigned responsibilities related to camp activities.
- Design and implement social mobilization strategies to encourage community cooperation with research initiatives.
- Provide appropriate guidance and support to children screened positive for disabilities or malnutrition.
- Train community health workers (CHWs) and health center staff, ensuring a productive and safe working environment.
- Monitor and validate data collection processes in the field to maintain data quality and integrity.
- Develop data collection tools and provide training to field workers, research assistants, and junior medical officers.
- Prepare and submit weekly and monthly progress reports to supervisors.
- Perform any additional duties assigned by the supervisor to support project objectives.

Required Qualifications:
- MBBS degree from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience.
- Strong teamwork skills with the ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships.
- Flexibility to take on additional or new responsibilities as required by the project.
- Mature, reliable, and responsible professional demeanor.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions accurately.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English and Urdu relevant to job requirements.
- Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- Additional clinical qualifications or training will be considered an advantage.
- Opportunity to work with a prestigious international university known for excellence in healthcare and research.
- Engagement in meaningful community health research with potential for professional growth.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment committed to diversity and respect for all stakeholders.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful health research and community service under the aegis of Aga Khan University, an institution renowned for its commitment to quality and ethical standards in healthcare and education.