Job Title: Medical Officer                                                         

Location: Gilgit

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 Medical Officer, reporting to the Manager, Aga Khan Hospital, Gilgit.  

Summary of the Role

The Medical Officer will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to patients, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. The incumbent will ensure the highest standards of clinical practice and patient safety and actively contribute to preventive and promotive health activities within the facility.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Conduct initial and follow-up medical and psychiatric assessments.
• Diagnose common mental health conditions in line with WHO mhGAP guidelines.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications under supervision of a psychiatrist.
• Provide emergency care in psychiatric crises (e.g., suicide attempts, violent behavior, withdrawal syndromes).
• Screen and manage physical health conditions of psychiatric patients.

Patient & Family Support

• Explain diagnoses, treatment options, and care plans to patients and families in an understandable and compassionate manner.
• Support adherence to treatment and engage families in psychoeducation.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers in planning and delivering patient care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, ward rounds, and discharge planning.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain complete, accurate, and confidential medical records.
• Prepare case summaries, referral letters, and discharge notes.
• Report adverse drug reactions or critical incidents as per hospital policy.

Capacity Building & Research

• Participate in continuing medical education (CME) and hospital training programs.
• Engage in mental health research, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to community awareness and stigma reduction campaigns when required.

Eligibility Criteria

• MBBS degree from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration with the national medical council.
• House Job experience 
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications, psychiatric emergencies, and WHO mhGAP protocols.
• Strong diagnostic, clinical, and interpersonal skills.

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 31, 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.