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.

Position Summary: Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan is looking for a competent Washer based at Aga Khan Hospital, Gilgit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, receive, and segregate soiled linens, patient garments, and other washable hospital items.
• Operate industrial washing machines, dryers, and other laundry equipment safely and correctly.
• Follow infection control protocols in handling contaminated linens (e.g., using PPE, proper segregation, and disinfecting procedures).
• Wash, disinfect, and dry hospital laundry using appropriate detergents, disinfectants, and washing methods according to fabric and contamination level.
• Inspect washed items to ensure cleanliness, stain removal, and quality.
• Fold, iron, and store cleaned linens and uniforms as per hospital standards.
• Safely dispose of damaged or unusable items after supervisor’s approval.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the laundry area and machines.
• Report any malfunctioning equipment, shortage of supplies, or damaged linen to the supervisor.
• Keep daily records of laundry load, washing cycles, and stock.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Primary

• 6 Months Experience
• Basic knowledge of infection control, hygiene, and safe handling of contaminated materials.
• Physically fit and able to handle heavy loads and stand for long hours.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain attention to detail.
• Good hygiene practices and discipline in following hospital protocols.

Working Conditions:

• Hospital laundry unit environment.
• Frequent handling of contaminated linen and exposure to detergents, disinfectants, and heat.
• Use of protective gear (gloves, masks, aprons, etc.) is mandatory.
• Requires lifting, bending, and long hours of standing.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview. AKHS, P is an equal opportunity employer and females are encouraged to apply.”  

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 Washer 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 December 17, 2025