Medical Officer

Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan

Gilgit , Pakistan

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The Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P), a prominent not-for-profit healthcare organization within the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is seeking a qualified Medical Officer to join its team at Aga Khan Hospital, Gilgit. This role involves delivering comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, while maintaining high standards of clinical practice and patient safety. The Medical Officer will also contribute to preventive and promotive health activities within the facility, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct initial and follow-up medical and psychiatric assessments, diagnosing common mental health conditions in accordance with WHO mhGAP guidelines.
- Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications under the supervision of a psychiatrist.
- Provide emergency care during psychiatric crises, such as suicide attempts, violent behavior, or withdrawal syndromes.
- Screen and manage physical health conditions in psychiatric patients.
- Communicate diagnoses, treatment options, and care plans clearly and compassionately to patients and their families.
- Support treatment adherence and engage families through psychoeducation.
- Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers in patient care planning and delivery.
- Participate actively in multidisciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, and discharge planning.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential medical records, including case summaries, referral letters, and discharge notes.
- Report adverse drug reactions or critical incidents following hospital policies.
- Engage in continuing medical education (CME), hospital training programs, and mental health research, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to community awareness and stigma reduction campaigns as required.

Required Qualifications

- MBBS degree from a recognized institution.
- Valid registration with the national medical council.
- Completion of house job experience.
- Knowledge of psychotropic medications, psychiatric emergencies, and WHO mhGAP protocols.
- Strong diagnostic, clinical, and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

The Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan upholds stringent safeguarding principles and maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any behavior inconsistent with these standards. Successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive background verification process, including employment reference checks, safeguarding reference checks, credential verification, and employment history review.

AKHS is committed to environmental sustainability and aims to achieve near net-zero carbon operations by 2030. All staff members are expected to contribute toward these goals within their roles.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Pakistan. AKHS does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The organization reserves the right to modify the number of positions, eligibility criteria, or recruitment process as operational needs dictate, without prior notice or re-advertisement. Due to the volume of applications, individual feedback will not be provided.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) through the designated online platforms before the closing date of October 31, 2026.

Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce.