10 Family Medicine jobs in Pakistan

Aga Khan University Hospital is recruiting an

Instructor, Family Medicine

based in Pakistan. The successful candidate will be responsible to: Manage patients, including pediatric population, in Family Medicine clinics and urgent care services. Document patient interactions in a timely manner and communicate appropriately with patients, their families, and other medical and support teams. Ensure availability on premises when on call and respond promptly to calls. Remain updated on infection control procedures and hospital protocols, and follow them accordingly. Supervise and assess postgraduate trainees during longitudinal clinics. Participate in the department's academic, research, and quality-related activities. Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. To learn more or submit an application, please see the job posting. The deadline to apply is

Sunday, September 8 .

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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. AKU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and aims to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all 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:

• impart patient/family education
• communicate effectively with all health team members, patients, and their families and ensure their satisfied response.

Requirements

You should have:

• a Diploma in Midwifery from an accredited school of Nursing & Midwifery with at least one year of experience
• valid license from Pakistan Nursing Council
• competence to plan and deliver care to patients with a variety of complex care needs
• good interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills
• willingness to work in all shift duties.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Applications should be submitted latest by March 3, 2025

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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. AKU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and aims to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all 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: impart patient/family education communicate effectively with all health team members, patients, and their families and ensure their satisfied response. Requirements

You should have: a Diploma in Midwifery from an accredited school of Nursing & Midwifery with at least one year of experience valid license from Pakistan Nursing Council competence to plan and deliver care to patients with a variety of complex care needs good interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills willingness to work in all shift duties. Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applications should be submitted latest by

March 3, 2025

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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 to:

• perform assessment and reassessment of all the patients
• identify urgent care cases and manage them in a timely manner.
• perform evidence-based practice.
• calculate the correct dosage and provide medication prescriptions accordingly
• make a regular follow-up of all patients or as requested 
• evaluate patient condition and make changes in the treatment plan accordingly
• refer the patient to other relevant health facilities as per the health need
• continually work toward enhancing competencies in a clinical setting under the supervision of Consultants and other faculty and staff
• participate in educational activities, such as CMEs, Grand Rounds, and Journal Clubs, where applicable 
• keep aware of infection control practices and follow the same in the workplace
• support department in teaching activities to undergraduate student of Medical College.
• provide administrative support, as assigned by the department.

Requirements

You should have: 

• MBBS degree from HEC recognized university, however, an additional diploma or MCPS in relevant field will be preferred
• at least ten years post MBBS experience in related areas or at least eight years in case of additional diploma or MCPS 
• ability to understand issues from the patient’s perspective
• ability to maintain continuous open and consistent communication with faculty, staff, patients and their families.
• ability to make decisions by weighing several factors and to develop solutions that address the root cause of the problem and prevent recurrence.
• ability to act quickly to address a crisis drawing on appropriate resources
• ability to counsel patients and their families and to adapt content, style, tone, and medium of communication to suit the target audience's language, cultural background and level of understanding.

To Apply

Please send your detailed CV to and mark the position number "  10004230" in the  subject line.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted and o nly shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Applications should be submitted latest by September 8, 2024

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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 to: perform assessment and reassessment of all the patients identify urgent care cases and manage them in a timely manner. perform evidence-based practice. calculate the correct dosage and provide medication prescriptions accordingly make a regular follow-up of all patients or as requested evaluate patient condition and make changes in the treatment plan accordingly refer the patient to other relevant health facilities as per the health need continually work toward enhancing competencies in a clinical setting under the supervision of Consultants and other faculty and staff participate in educational activities, such as CMEs, Grand Rounds, and Journal Clubs, where applicable keep aware of infection control practices and follow the same in the workplace support department in teaching activities to undergraduate student of Medical College. provide administrative support, as assigned by the department. Requirements

You should have: MBBS degree from HEC recognized university, however, an additional diploma or MCPS in relevant field will be preferred at least ten years post MBBS experience in related areas or at least eight years in case of additional diploma or MCPS ability to understand issues from the patient’s perspective ability to maintain continuous open and consistent communication with faculty, staff, patients and their families. ability to make decisions by weighing several factors and to develop solutions that address the root cause of the problem and prevent recurrence. ability to act quickly to address a crisis drawing on appropriate resources ability to counsel patients and their families and to adapt content, style, tone, and medium of communication to suit the target audience's language, cultural background and level of understanding. To Apply

Please send your detailed CV to and mark the position number "

10004230" in the

subject line. Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted and o nly shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applications should be submitted latest by

September 8, 2024

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We are a new online physician and specialist company looking to recruit doctors for our team - ALL REMOTE



Role Description



This is a part-time remote role for a Medical Doctor. The Medical Doctor will be responsible for providing virtual consultations, diagnosing and treating patients, prescribing medication, and developing individualized care plans. The role will also include maintaining up-to-date patient records, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring patient care and compliance with healthcare regulations.



Qualifications




Medical degree (MD or DO) and valid medical license
Proficiency in providing virtual consultations and telemedicine services
Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
Knowledge in prescribing medication and developing care plans
Excellent communication skills and bedside manner
Ability to maintain detailed patient records accurately
Experience in collaborating with other healthcare professionals
Familiarity with healthcare regulations and compliance
Commitment to continuous professional development and staying up-to-date with medical advancements

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We are a new online physician and specialist company looking to recruit doctors for our team - ALL REMOTE

Role Description

This is a part-time remote role for a Medical Doctor. The Medical Doctor will be responsible for providing virtual consultations, diagnosing and treating patients, prescribing medication, and developing individualized care plans. The role will also include maintaining up-to-date patient records, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring patient care and compliance with healthcare regulations.

Qualifications

Medical degree (MD or DO) and valid medical license Proficiency in providing virtual consultations and telemedicine services Strong diagnostic and clinical skills Knowledge in prescribing medication and developing care plans Excellent communication skills and bedside manner Ability to maintain detailed patient records accurately Experience in collaborating with other healthcare professionals Familiarity with healthcare regulations and compliance Commitment to continuous professional development and staying up-to-date with medical advancements

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JOB SUMMARY: The National Medical Doctor is responsible for overall patient care including promotion of the health and safety of patients by conducting a thorough triage, careful history taking, physical examination, essential laboratory/radiology investigations, diagnoses, treatment, and referral as well as education of patients and their care giver.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide high quality clinical care to patients based on history, appropriate physical exam, available laboratory, imaging tests, and formulary for treatment of acute and chronic conditions.
• Based on the area of assignment, conduct daily rounds on patients, initiate case discussions, monitor and document patient progress with any changes in management and prognosis and ensure adequate handover in case physicians' responsibilities are assigned to an inpatient facility.
• Advise if further testing and/or advanced care is required and initiate the referral process.
• Initiate regular case discussions as part of hands-on training.
• Identify gaps in staff training and provide didactic and/or hands-on training as needed.
• Advocate to supervisors for other necessary training of the staff working in the team as well as providing necessary training.
• Utilize given data collection tools and provide training to other staff as needed.
• Collect and analyze medical service data to quality of care for the patients and services.
• Ensure standard precautions of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures are always implemented and adhered to as per MoH and international standards.
• When applicable, participate in a 24-hour health service delivery system at the clinic/facility/hospital as per shift schedules.
• Adhere to international protocols and standards related to patient assessment, diagnostic and medical prescription of drugs.
• Manage and supervise other clinical staff as directed by supervisor; participate in hiring process if needed.
• Provide health education to patients and community members concerning their diagnoses, healthy diets, physical activity, hygiene promotion, and disease prevention (such as need for vaccination, smoking cessation, etc.)
• Adhere to administrative directives with regards to work schedules, record keeping, patient communications, re-stocking of essential drugs, consumables, and other medical supplies.
• Always maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Immediately report any violation of IMC Code of Conduct, including patient safeguarding.
• Conduct outreach health services in case assigned by the supervisor.

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically, a medical degree (primary care physician) with a valid license to practice and be board certified or equivalent (board eligible).
• Typically, 2+ years of relevant clinical work, post graduate medical experience after graduating from medical college, work in low-resource settings preferred.
• Experience in programs relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, communicable and non-communicable diseases as well as emergency/outbreak response preferable.
• Previous NGO experience preferable
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent self-motivation skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and excellent decision-making skills.
• Extremely flexible and can cope with stressful situations.
• Able to work effectively with various personalities and cultures.

Additional Technical or Language Requirements

Code of Conduct

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Safeguarding

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

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JOB SUMMARY: The National Medical Doctor is responsible for overall patient care including promotion of the health and safety of patients by conducting a thorough triage, careful history taking, physical examination, essential laboratory/radiology investigations, diagnoses, treatment, and referral as well as education of patients and their care giver. MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide high quality clinical care to patients based on history, appropriate physical exam, available laboratory, imaging tests, and formulary for treatment of acute and chronic conditions. • Based on the area of assignment, conduct daily rounds on patients, initiate case discussions, monitor and document patient progress with any changes in management and prognosis and ensure adequate handover in case physicians' responsibilities are assigned to an inpatient facility. • Advise if further testing and/or advanced care is required and initiate the referral process. • Initiate regular case discussions as part of hands-on training. • Identify gaps in staff training and provide didactic and/or hands-on training as needed. • Advocate to supervisors for other necessary training of the staff working in the team as well as providing necessary training. • Utilize given data collection tools and provide training to other staff as needed. • Collect and analyze medical service data to quality of care for the patients and services. • Ensure standard precautions of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures are always implemented and adhered to as per MoH and international standards. • When applicable, participate in a 24-hour health service delivery system at the clinic/facility/hospital as per shift schedules. • Adhere to international protocols and standards related to patient assessment, diagnostic and medical prescription of drugs. • Manage and supervise other clinical staff as directed by supervisor; participate in hiring process if needed. • Provide health education to patients and community members concerning their diagnoses, healthy diets, physical activity, hygiene promotion, and disease prevention (such as need for vaccination, smoking cessation, etc.) • Adhere to administrative directives with regards to work schedules, record keeping, patient communications, re-stocking of essential drugs, consumables, and other medical supplies. • Always maintain patient privacy and confidentiality. • Immediately report any violation of IMC Code of Conduct, including patient safeguarding. • Conduct outreach health services in case assigned by the supervisor. Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive. Job Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Typically, a medical degree (primary care physician) with a valid license to practice and be board certified or equivalent (board eligible). • Typically, 2+ years of relevant clinical work, post graduate medical experience after graduating from medical college, work in low-resource settings preferred. • Experience in programs relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, communicable and non-communicable diseases as well as emergency/outbreak response preferable. • Previous NGO experience preferable • Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic, high-pressure environment. • Excellent communications skills, both oral and written. • Excellent self-motivation skills. • Ability to exercise sound judgment and excellent decision-making skills. • Extremely flexible and can cope with stressful situations. • Able to work effectively with various personalities and cultures.

Additional Technical or Language Requirements Code of Conduct

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns. Safeguarding

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons. International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran. TA Title: Development of Comprehensive Implementation Plan for CHI Initiative in Selected Distric. TA Title: Technical Support To H&PD Through Embedded Public Health Expert.

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