Medical Officer, Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health

The Aga Khan University (AKU), a renowned private international institution committed to excellence in teaching, research, and healthcare service, is seeking a Medical Officer for its projects based in Sujawal and Tharparkar. AKU’s teaching hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission International, reflecting its adherence to the highest global healthcare standards. As an equal opportunity employer, AKU fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment, emphasizing respectful relationships among faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, and the communities it serves, including vulnerable groups. This position is grant-funded and contractual in nature.

Key Responsibilities:
The Medical Officer will play a vital role in supporting ongoing research studies. Responsibilities include identifying and enrolling patients for research projects, conducting follow-ups, and maintaining accurate records of cases. The role involves ensuring active community participation to enhance case reporting and contributing to outreach camps by managing assigned tasks. The Medical Officer will design and implement social mobilization strategies to encourage community cooperation with research initiatives. Providing appropriate guidance to children identified with disabilities or malnutrition is essential. The position also requires training community health workers (CHWs) and center staff, maintaining a conducive working environment at health centers, and overseeing data collection processes in the field. The Medical Officer will evaluate and validate collected data, develop data collection tools, and provide training to field workers, research assistants, and junior medical officers. Regular submission of weekly and monthly progress reports is expected, along with performing any additional duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must hold an MBBS degree. A minimum of two years of relevant experience is required. The ability to work effectively within a team and establish harmonious professional relationships is essential. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility in assuming additional or new responsibilities as needed by the project. Personal attributes such as maturity, reliability, and responsibility are important. The Medical Officer must be capable of understanding and following instructions accurately. Proficiency in spoken and written English and Urdu related to job functions is necessary. Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
Additional clinical qualifications beyond the MBBS degree are preferred, enhancing the candidate’s suitability for this role. While specific benefits are not detailed, the position offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful research within a prestigious international university setting, working alongside a diverse and committed team.

This role offers a unique chance to engage in meaningful community health research and development in underserved areas, contributing to improved healthcare outcomes while advancing professional experience in a respected academic and clinical environment.