11 General Practitioner jobs in Pakistan

Posting on behalf of Cooperate Friend:
The Dialysis Duty Medical Doctor is the resident supervisor and manager of all medical matters at the Dialysis Centre. He/ she would be the on-duty doctor to attend to all complications arising during dialysis procedures. They will work under the supervision and guidance of the Nephrologist and in his absence will need to handle the emergencies as per the protocols and instructions given by the Nephrologist.

Job Description

Medical Care:

1. Conduct daily rounds of the dialysis unit; examine Medical Reports of patients; ensure that the instructions of the Nephrologist are being adhered to, in all cases.

2. Perform supervisory role to Technicians in ensuring that all sterile precautions are met; patient safety protocols are adhered to, in terms of patient conditions, vitals and using medical equipment.

3. Attend to possible complications (bleeding from fistula, hypotension etc.) developed by patients while undergoing the dialysis procedure.

4. Assist Nephrologists in medical procedures such as inserting catheter, fistula/graft insertion etc.

5. Conduct pre- and post-dialysis analysis of vitals, weight and other relevant tests and identify patterns of singularity that might need medical attention.

6. Order necessary monthly tests for dialysis patients; closely monitor and evaluate lab investigation reports to understand possible future complications.

7. Closing the dialysis procedure as per protocol; further to ensuring that all information is updated and monitored.

8. Receive new patients in the Nephrology OPD in the absence of the Nephrologist; conduct initial diagnosis and refer to the concerned specialist.

9. Assist the OT doctor in surgical procedures, as and when required.

10. Supervise and ensure implementation of emergency protocol (following instructions on operating emergency trolley, ensuring technicians are trained in BLS (Basic Life Support) etc.) in the absence of the in-duty Nephrologist.

1. Educate and counsel patients on the procedures involved in the course of dialysis treatment; clarifying their concerns and questions about the treatment.

2. Refer the patient to the in-house dietician and /or psychologist in cases of modifications required in dietary plans or need to handle emotional stress.

3. Conduct daily rounds in the dialysis center and monitor the progress of all patients undergoing dialysis therapy.

Process and Quality:

1. Update in-patient and out-patient history and diagnosis data in Medical Reports and/ or specific files for current and future reference.

2. Ensure updating of records in the Medical Record File for all patients before and after every dialysis procedure.

3. Ensure adherence to NABH standards and other relevant quality standards in all processes.

Staff and Facility Management:

1. Act as the on-call doctor for all medical related matters of the Nephrology department; in the absence of the Sr. Nephrologist

2. Advise the Dialysis Therapy Manager / Center Dialysis Manager on medical matters relating to facility and infrastructure, based on recommendations from Sr. Nephrologist

3. Train and mentor junior DMOs

4. Provide performance-related feedback to indirect reports

as mentioned in Job Description.

1. Educate and counsel patients on the procedures involved in the course of dialysis treatment; clarifying their concerns and questions about the treatment.

2. Refer the patient to the in-house dietician and /or psychologist in cases of modifications required in dietary plans or need to handle emotional stress.

3. Conduct daily rounds in the dialysis center and monitor the progress of all patients undergoing dialysis therapy.

Aga Khan University Hospital is recruiting an Instructor, Family Medicine based in Pakistan.

The successful candidate will be responsible to:

1. Manage patients, including pediatric population, in Family Medicine clinics and urgent care services.
2. Document patient interactions in a timely manner and communicate appropriately with patients, their families, and other medical and support teams.
3. Ensure availability on premises when on call and respond promptly to calls.
4. Remain updated on infection control procedures and hospital protocols, and follow them accordingly.
5. Supervise and assess postgraduate trainees during longitudinal clinics.
6. Participate in the department's academic, research, and quality-related activities.
7. 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 .

Northwest General Hospital & Research Centre & Northwest General Hospital II, Peshawar, leading healthcare institutions in the region require the services of: Senior Registrar (Family Medicine)

• MBBS or Equivalent Medical Qualification Duly Recognized and Registered with PM&DC
• FCPS or equivalent qualification in Family Medicine recognized by PM&DC

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

• Candidates should send their CVs to latest by January 16th, 2024.
• While applying/sending email, 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 the official time and date will not be accepted.
• Experience shall only be counted after completion of the required qualification.
• Original documents should be produced at the time of the interview.
• For licensed personnel (PMDC, PNC, Pharmacy Council etc.), a valid license should be submitted with the documents. Expired licenses will not be accepted.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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