Instructor, Family Medicine

Aga Khan University; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Instructor, Family Medicine. This role centers on patient care in Family Medicine clinics and supervision of postgraduate trainees within the Department of Family Medicine.

The successful candidate will participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, adhere to infection control protocols, and contribute to research and quality activities. A structured training in Family Medicine and FCPS Part II eligibility are required;

Qualifications

• Completed a structured training programme in Family Medicine.
• Eligible to sit FCPS Part II examination.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients including pediatric population in Family Medicine clinics and urgent care service.
• Document the above in a timely manner and communicate with patients and families as well as other medical and support teams.
• Ensure availability on call and respond promptly to calls.
• Remain updated on infection control procedures and hospital protocols.
• Supervise and assess post‑graduate trainees during longitudinal clinics.
• Participate in Department’s academic, research and quality‑related activities.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Skills

Patient management in Family Medicine

Teaching trainees

Communication with patients

Education

Structured training in Family Medicine

Job description

Job Description - Instructor, Family Medicine (260004DQ)

Job Description

Instructor, Family Medicine - ( 260004DQ )

Instructor, Family Medicine

Entity: Medical College

Introduction:

Aga Khan University, chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private international university, is committed to the provision of education, research and health care of international standard relevant to Pakistan and the region. The affiliated Aga Khan University Hospital has well-equipped investigative services and provides state-of-the-art clinical facilities.

The Department of Family Medicine is the first in Pakistan to be recognized as a specialty at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The department fosters a thriving, collaborative environment focusing on quality care, excellence in learning and education, primary care research, and in realizing the pivotal role of Family Medicine in the health care delivery system at the policy level.

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.

Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Instructor, Family Medicine.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible to:

• manage patients including pediatric population in Family Medicine clinics and urgent care service
• document the above in a timely manner and communicate appropriately with the patients and their families as well as the other medical and support teams
• ensure availability in the premises when on call, and respond promptly to the calls
• remain updated on infection control procedures and other hospital related protocols and follow the same accordingly
• supervise and assess post‑graduate trainees during longitudinal clinics
• participate in Department’s academic, research and quality‑related activities
• participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Requirements:

• The candidate should have completed a structured training programme in Family Medicine and is eligible to sit in the FCPS Part II examination.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.