Consultant, Child

1 day ago


Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Aga Khan University Full time
Consultant, Child & Adolescent (Non-Full-Time)Entity

Aga Khan University Hospital

LocationIntroduction

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.

The Department of Psychiatry at the Aga Khan University Hospital includes a diverse team of experts, who deal with different aspects of mental health care for adults and children. The team consists of multidisciplinary experts including psychiatrists, psychologists, nursing staff, occupational therapists, and speech therapists, to ensure evidence-based management plans which include cultural insights. As part of the Aga Khan University Hospital, the Department collaborates with other specialties in the effort to provide comprehensive care to our patients. The Department envisions providing access to the best standards of care, advocating for mental health issues, conducting research based in Pakistan, educating about mental health difficulties, and creating leaders in mental health.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopting 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

This position is based on a revenue-sharing model on a one-year renewable contract. Key responsibilities will include:

  • Providing accessible, compassionate, ethical, evidence based, and patient centered care to patients in Psychiatry.
  • Documenting the above and communicating the findings and plan to the patients and their families.
  • Participating in departmental and organizational performance activities.
  • Participating in clinical research related to Psychiatry.
  • Sharing on-call and consultation duties.
  • Remaining updated on infection control procedures and follow the same accordingly.
Requirements

You should have:

  • An MBBS degree with postgraduate qualification i.e. FCPS.
  • Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
  • A valid license from Pakistan Medical & Dental College (PMDC).
  • Should have a minimum of 2-3 years of clinical experience at a reputable institution with a demonstrated interest in academic and research activities.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Applications should be submitted latest by July 24, 2025

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