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 a competent and dedicated Family Physician / Senior Medical Officer to provide comprehensive, safe, patient-centred healthcare services.

Summary of the Role

The Family Physician provides comprehensive primary healthcare, including preventive, promotive, diagnostic, curative, and follow-up care for acute and chronic conditions, to individuals and families across all age groups at the assigned health facility to improve health outcomes, ensure continuity of care, and support the delivery of safe, patient-centred healthcare in accordance with AKHS P clinical protocols and patient safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive outpatient medical care to patients of all ages.
• Manages acute and chronic medical conditions and common emergencies and refers patients to specialists when necessary.
• Prescribes and manages medications and therapies according to the established clinical guidelines.
• Manages common emergencies and refers patients requiring specialist care when appropriate.
• Maintains continuity of care through effective patient follow-up and coordination with other healthcare providers.
• Prescribes and manages the appropriate medications and therapies according to the established guidelines.
• Ensures high-quality documentation of patient encounters and maintains accurate medical records.
• Participate in clinical meetings, case discussions and multidisciplinary team rounds.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of clinical protocols and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provides preventive and promotive health services and patient education and supports community health programs.
• Supervises, mentors and provides guidance to the junior staff and medical teams.
• Adheres to institutional policies, infection control, patient safety and ethical standards.
• Supervises and guides the medical officers, residents and allied health staff as required.
• Ensures compliance with organizational policies, infection control and patient safety standards.
• Promotes healthy lifestyles and preventive healthcare through patient education and outreach activities.
• Supports immunization programs, screening camps and health awareness sessions as required.
• Collaborates with the public health teams to identify and address the local health needs.
•  Provides screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of NCDs and other priority health conditions according to established guidelines.
• Provides adolescent health services, including health education, counselling and management of common health concerns in accordance with organization set protocols and guidelines.
• Provides comprehensive reproductive, maternal and child health care, including Gynae & Obs services, antenatal and postnatal care, labour room management, support and supervision of staff during normal deliveries, identification of high-risk cases and timely referral as per AKHSP protocols and guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria

• MBBS from a recognized institution with valid PMDC. A postgraduate qualification in Family Medicine or Medicine, such as DFM, MCPS, FCPS training in a relevant specialty, or an equivalent PMDC-recognized qualification, will be preferred. Candidates holding MBBS with relevant experience as a General Physician or Family Physician may also be considered.
• Preference will be given to female candidates.
• Registration with the relevant Medical Council and a valid license to practice.
• Strong clinical and diagnostic abilities in primary care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based medical practice.
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple priorities.
• Compassionate attitude, strong ethical standards, and integrity.
• Team-oriented approach and ability to work in multidisciplinary environments.
• Strong organizational skills, adaptability, resilience, and flexibility in a dynamic environment.
• Culturally sensitive, inclusive, and respectful of diverse populations, reflecting AKDN values.
• Flexibility to work as required to meet AKHS mandates.

Additional Information

1. AKHS P 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 P 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 P 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 P 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.