Introduction
Aga Khan University, chartered in 1983 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 (AKUH) has well-equipped investigative services and provides state-of-the-art clinical facilities. AKUH is the first hospital in Pakistan to be awarded the prestigious Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) for practicing the highest internationally recognized healthcare standards.
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at The Aga Khan University is a dynamic academic centre which serves the diagnostic needs of the country through its clinical laboratory services that spreads across Pakistan. AKUH’s Clinical Laboratory is College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredited and caters to the need of the entire country through its tertiary lab at the main campus and 300+ specimen collection units and 13 stat labs across Pakistan.
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine consists of five major sections namely Chemical Pathology, Haematology, Histopathology, Microbiology, and Molecular Pathology. Each section is academically driven and is highly engaged in research and undergraduate, postgraduate teaching and training.
As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopting appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between the diverse workforce of its 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.
Aga Khan University invites application for the position of Assistant Manager in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible to:
actively participate in the implementation of departmental quality initiatives, as well as measures recommended by JCIA, CAP, and the Healthcare Commission, to enhance clinical and operational standards
manage and ensure compliance with organizational travel policies, including approvals, expense tracking, conference registrations, and travel-related documentation
monitor and coordinate the credentialing and re-credentialing processes for faculty and staff pathologists (across outreach services), guiding documentation submission and compliance
coordinate with multiple departments (Finance, HR, IT, Facilities, etc.) to secure resources and ensure smooth departmental operations
implement and monitor safety and security policies through regular audits, training programs, and compliance inspections
organize and schedule departmental meetings, prepare accurate minutes, and maintain comprehensive documentation for record-keeping
assist in overall administrative and operational functions, continuously reviewing and improving procedures to drive innovation and efficiency
any other duty or responsibility assigned by the reporting person.
Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:
a minimum of Master’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, or equivalent
a minimum of three years of relevant experience in hospital/healthcare administration services
excellent organizational and administrative skills, with attention to detail
knowledge of resource management including financial management
team-oriented with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism
strong supervisory, communication and interpersonal skills
good negotiation skills with knowledge of operational planning, project management and marketing
positive attitude and ready to accept change
ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
proficiency in MS Office.
Comprehensive employment references will be conducted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.