Job Title: Gynaecologist                                                                 

Location: Aga Khan Diagnostic Center, Lower Chitral, Pakistan 

The Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P), part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is one of Pakistan’s leading not-for-profit healthcare organizations. AKHS, P delivers quality healthcare services through an extensive network of hospitals, medical centers, health centers, and community-based programs across the country, with a strong focus on innovation, excellence, and patient-centered care.

The Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P) is seeking an experienced Gynaecologist, reporting to the Manager HPM & Administrator.

Summary of the Role

The Gynaecologist provides safe, high-quality gynaecological care across preventive, diagnostic, medical and surgical services for routine and high-risk cases to support maternal and reproductive health outcomes, continuity of clinical services and overall institutional performance in line with established standards and ethical practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and gynaecological care to patients in outpatient, inpatient and emergency settings.
• Manages normal and high-risk pregnancies, including emergency obstetric cases, ensures safe and timely clinical interventions.
• Conducts normal, assisted and operative deliveries, including caesarean sections, in accordance with clinical indications and best practices.
• Diagnoses and manage a wide range of gynaecological conditions such as menstrual disorders, infertility, reproductive tract infections, fibroids and malignancies.
• Performs minor and major gynaecological procedures and surgeries, including laparoscopic and open techniques.
• Conducts obstetrics and gynaecology outpatient clinics and provide patient-centred consultation, counselling and follow-up care.
• Provides family planning services, reproductive health counselling and infertility management in line with national and institutional guidelines.
• Interprets diagnostic investigations, laboratory results and imaging studies to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Ensures complete, accurate and timely clinical documentation, including patient records, operative notes and delivery summaries.
• Coordinates care with paediatricians, anaesthetists, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure multidisciplinary management of patients.
• Supervises, mentors and provides on-the-job training to medical officers, residents, interns and nursing staff within the department.
• Participates in departmental meetings, clinical audits, case reviews and quality improvement activities.
• Ensures compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, ethical standards and institutional safeguarding policies.
• Contributes to the development, implementation and monitoring of clinical protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Supports maternal, neonatal and reproductive health programs, including safe motherhood and family planning initiatives.
• Participates in community outreach and health education activities related to women’s health and safe pregnancy practices.
• Engages in clinical teaching, research and audit activities to promote evidence-based practice.
• Maintains professional competence through continuous medical education and keeping abreast of advancements in obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Performs any other tasks as assigned by the Line Manager.

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum of a MBBS with postgraduate qualification such as FCPS / MS / FCPS 4years training/ MCPS or an equivalent postgraduate qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 1year of relevant experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, or Post-qualification residency training experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology preferably within healthcare systems or large service organizations.
• Valid registration with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC).
• Excellent diagnostic and surgical skills in obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and counseling skills, especially with women and families.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and ethical medical practice.
• Results-driven, ethical and adaptable professional with a strong service and stakeholder focus.
• Strong integrity with the sensitivity to manage confidential information.
• Demonstrates superior organizational skills and the agility to multitask and assume changing strategic responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
• Possesses strong integrity, intellectual humility and demonstrable expertise in navigating ambiguity and constant change.
• Shows resilience, flexibility and perseverance, especially during challenging periods.
• Culturally sensitive, inclusive and respectful of diverse populations, reflecting the global values of the AKDN.
• A deep passion and commitment to AKDN’s purpose, values and ethical framework.
• Flexibility to work as required to meet AKHS mandates.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) through one of the following links by the closing date.

https://resume.brightspyre.com/

https://www.mansab.org/

Closing Date: October 25, 2026

Additional Information

1. AKHS is committed to stringent safeguarding principles and enforces a zero-tolerance stance towards behaviors inconsistent with institutional safeguarding principles. Successful candidates will be required to align with these standards and undergo a comprehensive background verification process including employment reference checks, safeguarding reference checks, credential verification, and employment history review.
2. AKHS is concerned about the climate and environmental crises we face and is doing everything possible to reduce our own impact, encouraging others to do the same, and advancing understanding in this field. AKHS has set itself the task of getting as close to net-zero carbon operations as possible by 2030. We expect all staff to contribute to achieving these aims in the context of their roles”.
3. Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification.
4. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Pakistan.
5. Please note that AKHS does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
6. Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P) is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Institution reserves the right, in accordance with operational requirements, to shortlist candidates based on the qualifications, experience, competencies, and suitability relevant to the position. AKHS, P may, where operationally required, amend the number of positions, modify the eligibility criteria stated in the vacancy announcement, alter or cancel the recruitment process, in whole or in part, at any stage of the recruitment process, without re-advertisement. Due to the high volume of applications, individual feedback will not be provided.