21 Acute Care jobs in Pakistan

Northwest General Hospital & Research Centre / Northwest General Hospital II, Peshawar , the leading Healthcare institution in the region, requires the services of: Patient Care Assistant (Male)

Qualification / Requirements:

• 2-year Licensure practice Nurse diploma/Nursing Assistance or Nurse Aid diploma with Valid PNC card
• Diploma in Health technology/ Surgical Diploma.
• Preference will be given to the candidates having experience in the relevant field.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

• Candidates should send their CVs to latest by 29th Nov, 2024.
• While applying/sending email, the name of the post shall be clearly mentioned in the subject line.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
• CV/Resume received after the closing of official time and date will not be accepted.
• Original documents should be produced at the time of the interview.
• Experience shall only be counted after the completion of the required qualification.

AHL is an equal opportunity employer with transparent, merit-based selection, free from all forms of discrimination.

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The Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 290+ Clinical Laboratories, 30+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital provides Zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health systems offers generous Patient Welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for a variety of task, which includes:

• transporting patients between radiology department and other areas of the hospital as per policy and remain with patients if required
• checking patients identification to make sure the correct patient is coming to radiology
• making sure patient is covered and is comfortable during transportation
• making sure patient is in proper hospital gown before patient leaves radiology
• getting patients chart if needed in radiology
• providing training to new porters during orientation
• checking and monitoring daily linen supply to ensure its proper availability
• ensuring smooth transportation of supplies and consumables to other departments and off-site centers
• performing any other duty assigned by supervisor
• staying back after normal working hours or overnight in the department if required

Requirements

• Matriculation, Intermediate is preferred with one year of related experience in healthcare services.
• Good general health, clean appearance, pleasant disposition and an understanding of dealing with all type of patients.
• Able to speak Urdu and understand English.
• Ability to read and write simple notes/instructions/labels in English and Urdu.

Kindly mark the subject with "10020607" .

Applications should be submitted latest by September 18, 2024

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Texas Behavioral Health, PLLC has dedicated years of experience and expertise in the Houston area to provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient behavioral health and psychiatric care for adults and children in our local community. Texas Behavioral Health is constantly on the path for growth and new development. We are looking to add an experienced Patient Service Representative/Customer Care to our team that will contribute to our mission along with embodying the same values as us. Along with patient satisfaction, employee satisfaction is at the top of our list of priorities. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming new minds to our team and are hopeful to find a good fit for this position.

Timings: 06 PM – 03 AM PST (Monday- Friday) - Evening Time

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contact patients via telephone prior to their scheduled appointment.
• Interview patients over the telephone to obtain complete and accurate information.
• Enter all patient data into the electronic medical record.
• Re-schedule patient appointments as required via telephone calls and written notification to patients.
• Screen and route patient calls to other departments efficiently, ensuring accurate registration, appointment scheduling, and follow-up appointment scheduling in the database.
• Coordinate messages between patients and physicians. If consult calls are received, they must be properly handled and routed to the correct provider.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must display a 'customer-first mentality.'
• English proficiency required (Listening and Speaking).
• Self-starter and self-manager (Complete Training will be provided).
• Must be able to provide excellent patient care and handle difficult situations if necessary.
• Must be organized.
• Must know how to document properly.
• Must be punctual and have reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to work as a team player with fellow peers and providers.

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Texas Behavioral Health, PLLC has dedicated years of experience and expertise in the Houston area to provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient behavioral health and psychiatric care for adults and children in our local community. Texas Behavioral Health is constantly on the path for growth and new development. We are looking to add an experiencedPatient Service Representative/Customer Care to our team that will contribute to our mission along with embodying the same values as us. Along with patient satisfaction, employee satisfaction is at the top of our list of priorities. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming new minds to our team and are hopeful to find a good fit for this position

Timings 06 PM – 03 AM PST (Monday- Friday)-Evening Time

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contact patients via telephone prior to their scheduled appointment.
• Interview patients over the telephone to obtain complete and accurate information
• Enter all patient data into the electronic medical record
• Re-schedule patient appointments as required via telephone calls

and written notification to patients.

• Screen and route patient calls to other departments efficiently, ensuring accurate registration, appointment scheduling, and follow-up appointment scheduling in the database.
• Coordinate messages between patients and physicians. If consult calls are received, they must be properly handled and routed to the correct provider.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must display a 'customer-first mentality
• English proficiency required (Listening and Speaking)
• Self-starter and self-manager (Complete Training will be provided)
• Must be able to provide excellent patient care and handle difficult situations if necessary.
• Must be organized.
• Must know how to document properly.
• Must be punctual and have reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to work as a team player with fellow peers and providers.

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Texas Behavioral Health, PLLC

has dedicated years of experience and expertise in the Houston area to provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient behavioral health and psychiatric care for adults and children in our local community. Texas Behavioral Health is constantly on the path for growth and new development. We are looking to add an experienced

Patient Service Representative/Customer Care

to our team that will contribute to our mission along with embodying the same values as us. Along with patient satisfaction, employee satisfaction is at the top of our list of priorities. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming new minds to our team and are hopeful to find a good fit for this position. Timings:

06 PM – 03 AM PST (Monday- Friday) - Evening Time DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contact patients via telephone prior to their scheduled appointment. Interview patients over the telephone to obtain complete and accurate information. Enter all patient data into the electronic medical record. Re-schedule patient appointments as required via telephone calls and written notification to patients. Screen and route patient calls to other departments efficiently, ensuring accurate registration, appointment scheduling, and follow-up appointment scheduling in the database. Coordinate messages between patients and physicians. If consult calls are received, they must be properly handled and routed to the correct provider. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skills:

Must display a 'customer-first mentality.' English proficiency required (Listening and Speaking). Self-starter and self-manager (Complete Training will be provided). Must be able to provide excellent patient care and handle difficult situations if necessary. Must be organized. Must know how to document properly. Must be punctual and have reliable transportation. Must be willing to work as a team player with fellow peers and providers.

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Position: Virtual Medical Manager/Care Navigator
Experience Required: 2+ years (minimum)
Employment Type: Full-time
Staring $800/-
This is a remote position.

About Us:
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Position Overview:
Radiology is one of the most frequently used healthcare services, yet the process for accessing imaging exams has remained outdated for decades. This role supports a solution that modernizes imaging access through a concierge approach and a nationwide network of premium-quality radiology providers. The goal is to help patients and families access essential radiology services with fair pricing, no surprise bills, and a significantly improved experience.

As a Virtual Medical Manager/Care Navigator, you will guide patients through the full imaging journey—from account registration to exam completion. This position plays a key role in ensuring patients receive timely, empathetic, and high-quality support. You will collaborate with internal teams such as Member Services, Operations, and Technology to deliver a seamless experience.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Patient Support
  Act as the primary point of contact for patients, supporting them with:
  • Account registration and setup
  • Imaging order management
  • Prior authorization assistance
  • Appointment scheduling and payments
  • Exam preparation guidance
  • Report collection and delivery
  • Escalating issues as needed
    
• Proactive Case Management
  • Manage a patient queue to ensure timely appointments and follow-ups.
• Scheduling Coordination
  • Match patients with appropriate imaging providers based on availability and needs.
• Patient Communication
  • Deliver outstanding support through phone, email, and SMS with professionalism and empathy.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in care navigation, scheduling, or patient-facing support, preferably in radiology or healthcare.
• 2+ years of experience coordinating care across providers.
• 1+ year handling or assisting with prior authorizations.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Proven success in a fast-paced, phone-based service environment.
• Detail-oriented, with strong time management and organizational skills.

What We Offer:

• Remote-first, flexible work culture
• Exposure to high-growth clients
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

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Nurse Manager, Critical Care Areas

Department: Anaesthesia

Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital

Location: Karachi

Introduction:

The Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 290+ Clinical Laboratories, 30+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital provides Zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health systems offers generous Patient Welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for supporting the division of nursing services in the governance, strategic and operational tasks, contributing to overall processes and work strategies. Your goal will be to optimize nursing care delivery by improving clinical workflow efficiency, enhancing patient care quality, implementing evidenced based practices, integrating technology and supporting data-driven decision-making.

You will be responsible to:

• provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality and patient-centered care

  
  

• show accountability for clinical excellence, team performance, resource optimization, and adherence to evidence-based practices in alignment with institutional care standards

  
  

• ensure high-acuity patients receive timely, evidence-based interventions, including ventilator management, sedation protocols, sepsis bundles etc.

  
  

• recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate critical care nurses and Rapid Response Team (RRT)

  
  

• track and analyse unit-specific quality metrics like CLABSI, CAUTI, VAP, code blue survival rates etc.

  
  

• ensure proper utilization of advanced modalities (e.g., CRRT, proning protocols).

  
  

• coordinate with intensivists and consultants for timely interventions to ensure safe and quality patient care

  
  

• oversee the effective functioning of the RRT, ensuring timely intervention and stabilization of deteriorating patients on general wards

  
  

• monitor RRT activation trends, clinical outcomes, and escalation protocols.

  
  

• provide ongoing training and drills to enhance early warning recognition and emergency response readiness.

  
  

• provide performance reports to leadership (e.g., mortality rates, ICU readmissions, RRT outcomes).

  
  

• participate in system-wide critical care nursing initiatives and capacity building

  
  

• coordinate critical care during high census or surge situations in collaboration with Emergency department and BMO

  
  

• provide oversight to adult Special Care Units to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, and timely clinical care, maintaining continuity between ICU-level and general ward care, aligning clinical practices with critical care standards.

  
  

Requirements:

You should have:

• a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited degree program, preferably a Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Management or any other relevant discipline

  
  

• valid registration from Pakistan Nursing Council

  
  

• valid certification in Basic Life Support Instructor, Advanced Life Support Certification, quality and patient safety-related certifications, SafeCare Assessor Certification Course (preferred)

  
  

• at least ten years of nursing experience, with at least five years of nursing management experience

  
  

• clinical expertise with in-depth understanding of nursing practices, patient care standards and clinical protocols

  
  

• familiarity with care coordination models, principles, and best practices aimed at improving care transitions, enhancing patient outcomes, and reducing healthcare costs.

  
  

• excellent understanding of healthcare administration, organizational behavior, resource management and financial management, leveraging technology use and understanding of data and digital health tools

  
  

• possess effective leadership and communication skills with ability to inspire, motivate and mentor nursing teams

  
  

• ability to handle work pressure and meet stringent deadlines

  
  

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

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Nurse Manager, Critical Care Areas

Department:

Anaesthesia

Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital

Location: Karachi

Introduction:

The Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 290+ Clinical Laboratories, 30+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital provides Zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health systems offers generous Patient Welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for supporting the division of nursing services in the governance, strategic and operational tasks, contributing to overall processes and work strategies. Your goal will be to optimize nursing care delivery by improving clinical workflow efficiency, enhancing patient care quality, implementing evidenced based practices, integrating technology and supporting data-driven decision-making.

You will be responsible to:

provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality and patient-centered care

show accountability for clinical excellence, team performance, resource optimization, and adherence to evidence-based practices in alignment with institutional care standards

ensure high-acuity patients receive timely, evidence-based interventions, including ventilator management, sedation protocols, sepsis bundles etc.

recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate critical care nurses and Rapid Response Team (RRT)

track and analyse unit-specific quality metrics like CLABSI, CAUTI, VAP, code blue survival rates etc.

ensure proper utilization of advanced modalities (e.g., CRRT, proning protocols).

coordinate with intensivists and consultants for timely interventions to ensure safe and quality patient care

oversee the effective functioning of the RRT, ensuring timely intervention and stabilization of deteriorating patients on general wards

monitor RRT activation trends, clinical outcomes, and escalation protocols.

provide ongoing training and drills to enhance early warning recognition and emergency response readiness.

provide performance reports to leadership (e.g., mortality rates, ICU readmissions, RRT outcomes).

participate in system-wide critical care nursing initiatives and capacity building

coordinate critical care during high census or surge situations in collaboration with Emergency department and BMO

provide oversight to adult Special Care Units to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, and timely clinical care, maintaining continuity between ICU-level and general ward care, aligning clinical practices with critical care standards.

Requirements:

You should have:

a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited degree program, preferably a Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Management or any other relevant discipline

valid registration from Pakistan Nursing Council

valid certification in Basic Life Support Instructor, Advanced Life Support Certification, quality and patient safety-related certifications, SafeCare Assessor Certification Course (preferred)

at least ten years of nursing experience, with at least five years of nursing management experience

clinical expertise with in-depth understanding of nursing practices, patient care standards and clinical protocols

familiarity with care coordination models, principles, and best practices aimed at improving care transitions, enhancing patient outcomes, and reducing healthcare costs.

excellent understanding of healthcare administration, organizational behavior, resource management and financial management, leveraging technology use and understanding of data and digital health tools

possess effective leadership and communication skills with ability to inspire, motivate and mentor nursing teams

ability to handle work pressure and meet stringent deadlines

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

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Clinical Nurse, Home Health Programme (Karachi) Entity

Aga Khan University Hospital

Location Introduction

The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 290+ Clinical Laboratories, 30+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital provides Zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health systems offers generous Patient Welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing. As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible to:

• demonstrate safe handling and proper use of equipment/supplies
• provide high quality personalized planned holistic nursing care to all assigned patients
• administer medication safely, applying knowledge of drug and dosages, refer to drug manual and/or pharmacy information as required, monitor patient responses to medication and communicate reportable findings promptly
• counsel and educate patients on health behaviors
• demonstrate efficiency in use of electronic monitoring equipment
• demonstrate competence in patient assessment and care planning accordingly
• perform any other task assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

You should have:

• a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BScN), Post-RN BScN degree or Diploma in Nursing
• six months of work experience will be preferred while Diploma holders should have at least three years of experience
• valid license from Pakistan Nursing Council
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• willingness to work in shift duties

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Applications should be submitted latest by February 9, 2025

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