Instructor - Paediatrics

The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), a leading not-for-profit healthcare institution in Karachi, Pakistan, is seeking a Senior Instructor in the Department of Paediatrics at its Off-Campus Hospital in Karimabad. AKUH offers comprehensive medical services through its tertiary care hospital, a network of off-campus hospitals, medical centres, clinical laboratories, and pharmacies across more than 120 cities in Pakistan. The hospital is renowned for its high standards of patient care and safety, holding accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP). The Department of Paediatrics and Child Health is dedicated to delivering advanced clinical care to children, alongside providing high-quality undergraduate, postgraduate, and subspecialty training and research opportunities. The department includes a paediatric ward with 84 beds, a state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with 24 high-acuity beds and one-to-one staffing, as well as a 10-bed level 2 care unit. The Neonatal section also offers a well-established two-year fellowship program.

Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise inpatient and outpatient services in collaboration with senior faculty members.
- Conduct daily team rounds, develop treatment plans, and facilitate timely patient discharges in consultation with senior faculty and fellows.
- Implement and maintain a quality-based system that integrates academic and service models.
- Teach and train undergraduate and postgraduate students according to established standards and curriculum.
- Develop and present quality improvement initiatives for clinical units under faculty guidance.
- Participate in patient complaint reviews, case reviews, and root cause analyses to enhance patient care.
- Engage actively in General Paediatrics as well as departmental and organizational performance improvement activities.

Required Qualifications:
- MBBS degree with a valid license from the Pakistan Medical Commission.
- Completion of structured postgraduate training in Paediatrics from a reputable institution.
- FCPS or MRCP qualification in Paediatrics.
- Strong interpersonal, teaching, and training skills.
- Proficiency in clinical procedures and the ability to deliver safe, high-quality patient care in diverse settings.
- Capability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Willingness to work in shifts as required.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKUH promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment. The institution is committed to safeguarding respectful relationships among its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, and the wider community, including children and vulnerable adults. Candidates are expected to share this commitment to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.