Job Title: Physician / Trained Physician                                                                      

Location: Comprehensive Health Center (CHC), Gupis, Gilgit, 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 Physician/Trained Physician, reporting to the Medical Director and Head of Clinical Units.

Summary of the Role

The Physician/Trained Physician provides comprehensive primary healthcare services to individuals and families across all age groups, delivers preventive, diagnostic and treatment services for acute and chronic illnesses and supports continuity of care, health promotion and disease prevention to enhance patient outcomes, service quality and institutional performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive outpatient medical care to patients of all ages.
• Diagnoses and manages a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• 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.
• Participates in clinical meetings, case discussions and multidisciplinary team rounds.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of clinical protocols and quality improvement initiatives.
• 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.
• 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 medicine from a recognized institution.
• 1 year’s experience in medicine, preferably within healthcare systems or large service organizations or FCPS training completed in medicine or fresh FCPS qualified.
• Valid registration with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC).
• Strong clinical and diagnostic abilities in primary care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based medical practice.
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple priorities.
• Compassionate attitude and strong ethical standards.
• Team-oriented approach and capacity to work in multidisciplinary environments
• 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.