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Aga Khan University, established in 1983 as Pakistan's first private international university, is dedicated to delivering education, research, and healthcare services of international standards tailored to Pakistan and the surrounding region. The affiliated Aga Khan University Hospital offers advanced clinical facilities and well-equipped investigative services. The Department of Surgery provides comprehensive and sub-specialty care across various fields, including Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Breast Surgery, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, and Vascular Surgery. With a faculty strength of 90 full-time and part-time members, the department is deeply committed to teaching and research, integrating structured undergraduate teaching, postgraduate residency, and fellowship programs into its academic framework.
Aga Khan University is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity. It is committed to fostering a respectful and safe environment for its diverse workforce, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, and the wider community, including children and vulnerable adults. The university invites applications for the position of Senior Instructor/Assistant Professor in Adult Cardiac Surgery. This full-time faculty role offers opportunities for clinical leadership, academic advancement, and collaborative practice within a dynamic and expanding program.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide independent consultant-level surgical services in adult cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valvular, aortic, and other complex adult cardiac procedures.
- Undertake teaching, mentorship, supervision, and training of medical students, residents, and fellows at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Contribute actively to clinical research, scholarly publications, presentations, and other academic activities.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) planning and collaborative management of complex cardiac patients, including involvement in cardiac conferences and perioperative decision-making.
- Engage in clinical audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, and initiatives aimed at quality improvement and patient safety within adult cardiac surgery.
- Support the development and enhancement of adult cardiac surgical services through evidence-based clinical protocols and pathways.
Required Qualifications:
- For Senior Instructor: Minimum of 2 years post-fellowship (FCPS) experience in Cardiac Surgery, with demonstrated scholarship through research, publications, and/or educational contributions.
- For Assistant Professor: At least 2 years’ experience as a Senior Instructor, with evidence of scholarly activity in research, publications, and/or education.
- Fellowship or certification such as FCPS, FRCS, American Board, or equivalent, with completed postgraduate training from a recognized cardiac surgery program.
- Significant independent consultant-level experience in adult cardiac surgery, demonstrating expertise across a broad range of procedures including coronary, valvular, and other complex surgeries.
- Experience in assessment, perioperative management, and surgical care of adult cardiac patients, including complex and high-risk cases.
- Active participation in regular clinical audits.
- Supervisory experience in guiding junior staff research.
Preferred Qualifications and Additional Information:
- Relevant higher academic degrees are preferred.
- Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading academic institution renowned for its commitment to excellence in clinical care, education, and research in cardiac surgery.
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