Background: Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P) runs one of the largest not-for-profit private healthcare systems in the country, with a focus on the regions of Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Sindh. Its core focus includes initiatives for hard-to-reach populations through services like outreach clinics, training of community midwives to provide low-cost health services in remote areas, screening for non-communicable diseases, and digital health solutions.
Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan is looking for competent Medical Officer for Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan- Upper Chitral
Role and Responsibilities:
Clinical Care
- Conduct initial and follow-up medical and psychiatric assessments.
- Diagnose common mental health conditions in line with WHO mhGAP guidelines.
- Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications under supervision of a psychiatrist.
- Provide emergency care in psychiatric crises (e.g., suicide attempts, violent behavior, withdrawal syndromes).
- Screen and manage physical health conditions of psychiatric patients.
Patient & Family Support
- Explain diagnoses, treatment options, and care plans to patients and families in an understandable and compassionate manner.
- Support adherence to treatment and engage families in psychoeducation.
Collaboration & Teamwork
- Work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers in planning and delivering patient care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, and discharge planning.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain complete, accurate, and confidential medical records.
- Prepare case summaries, referral letters, and discharge notes.
- Report adverse drug reactions or critical incidents as per hospital policy.
Capacity Building & Research
- Participate in continuing medical education (CME) and hospital training programs.
- Engage in mental health research, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to community awareness and stigma reduction campaigns when required.
Education, Experience & Competencies
- MBBS degree from a recognized institution.
- Valid registration with the national medical council.
- At least 1–2 years of clinical experience; exposure to psychiatry/mental health preferred.
- Knowledge of psychotropic medications, psychiatric emergencies, and WHO mhGAP protocols.
- Strong diagnostic, clinical, and interpersonal skills.
AKHS is committed to reducing our impact on climate and the environment and have set ourselves the goal of striving for net-zero carbon operations by 2030. All staff is expected to take part in making this a reality. The Medical Officer accompanied with his/her Line Manager is expected to identify and understand which aspects of his/her work have most impact on the environment, and define tasks, work, and personal goals within his/her work plan to reduce these impacts and bring AKHS closer to net zero.
Interested candidates meeting the criteria can apply latest by January 04, 2025