Staff Medical Officer, Emergency Medicine (Adult) @ The Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Summary

Role and Responsibilities:

You will be responsible to:

• perform patient’s initial evaluation, investigation, and management to maintain consistent high clinical quality and service standards
• perform physical examination, and monitor patient's progress vigilantly
• perform medical procedures under supervision and communicate the progress of patients to the concerned Consultant, as well as to the patient and/or family
• assess patients and perform complete required paperwork by filling out relevant forms as per the hospital protocols
• participate in the management of patients under the supervision of consultants
• display effective and relevant documentation with quality record keeping of clinical notes, progress notes and discharge summaries as indicated
• continually work toward enhancing competencies in a clinical setting under the supervision of consultants and other faculty and staff
• do 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 department in administrative activities to ensure the smooth provision of services in assigned areas.

Required Skills

Skills and Qualification:

You should have:

• MBBS with a valid PMDC license
• More than 6 years’ experience in Emergency Medicine/ Surgery/ Medicine. FCPS Emergency Medicine or MRCEM in Emergency Medicine will be preferred or MBBS with 10 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
• able to work in shifts.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted