Instructor (Part-time) Adult Section, Department of Emergency Medicine

Instructor (Part-time) Adult Section, Department of Emergency Medicine

Entity: Medical College

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction:

Chartered in 1983, The Aga Khan University as Pakistan's first private international university is committed to the provision of education, research, and health care of international standard relevant to Pakistan and the region. The affiliated Aga Khan University Hospital has well-equipped investigative services and provides state-of-the-art clinical facilities.

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the Aga Khan University, Karachi, is the regional leader in establishing high quality clinical service and academic programs. The current clinical facility consists of 82 beds including fast track, separate adult and paediatric emergency units, cardiac emergency, a clinical decision unit, resuscitation rooms, isolation rooms and triage. The main Emergency Department (ED) provides care to over 75,000 patients a year. Most patients require complex medical and surgical/trauma care. In addition, the department supervises a satellite free standing emergency department.

AKU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and aims to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

The Aga Khan University invites application for the position of Instructor (Part-time) in the Adult Section, Department of Emergency Medicine.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible to:

• Involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research along with specified administrative and clinical responsibilities including floor coverage.
• Assigned in Triage area to facilitate efficient patient flow and improve patient throughput.
• Coordinate and independently conduct life-saving training courses such as ACLS and PALS.
• Supervise and support SMOs, MOs, interns, and students in clinical decision-making and patient management.
• Conduct research on topics of interest in Emergency Medicine and publish at least one original paper each year.
• Participate in departmental administrative committees and contribute to clinical audits, protocol development, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure JCIA, infection control, and safety compliance in all clinical practices.

Requirements:

• Candidate must have completed structured post-graduate training (Emergency medicine) from a reputable institution and possess FCPS Part I/ MRCEM and eligible for FCPS-II or equivalent, with a valid PMDC license.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted