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