Senior Medical Officer, Emergency Medicine (Adult) – LOCUM

Aga Khan University; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 2,750,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institute in Karachi seeks a Senior Medical Officer specialized in Emergency Medicine. The role involves working in shifts, managing patient evaluations, and coordinating care with medical staff. The ideal candidate holds an MBBS degree, has a valid PMDC license, and possesses significant experience in emergency settings. Candidates with structured residency training are preferred. This position offers a dynamic work environment and contributes to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Valid PMDC license required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Emergency Medicine or 8 years in a large hospital.
• Preference for candidates with structured residency training.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, investigate, and manage patient care in the Emergency Room.
• Coordinate patient management with medical staff under supervision.
• Conduct bedside teaching and participate in academic activities.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Communication skills

Independence

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

MBBS degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Medical Officer, Emergency Medicine (Adult) – LOCUM

Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

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

• The successful candidate will be responsible working non‑full time and in shifts (day/night) to support Emergency Room operations as a locum physician. You will be responsible to:
• Perform patients’ initial evaluation, investigation, and management to maintain consistently high clinical quality and service standards
• Coordinate with medical staff and work under the supervision of on‑call faculty to ensure the admitted patients' care management and treatment as per defined policy and protocols
• Conduct bedside teaching and training while actively participating in academic activities of the Emergency Department
• Supervise the work of Interns and Medical Officers on their rotation
• Participate in educational activities, such as grand rounds, and journal clubs, where applicable
• Keep aware of infection control practices and follow the same in the workplace
• Support the department in administrative activities to ensure the smooth provision of services in assigned areas.

Requirements

You should have:

• MBBS degree with a valid PMDC license.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Emergency Medicine/ Surgery/ Medicine OR 8 years of experience in a large hospital (at least 100 beds).
• Candidate with structured residency training would be preferred.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office.
• Willing to work in shifts.

Note: Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.