Introduction
The Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 290+ Clinical Laboratories, 30+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital provides Zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health systems offers generous Patient Welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing.
Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS,P) is one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare organizations in the country, providing quality healthcare through an integrated health system across Gilgit-Baltistan, Chitral, and other remote regions. Operating under a hub-and-spoke model, AKHS,P is committed to delivering accessible, equitable, and patient-centred care to underserved communities.
AKHS,P, in collaboration with the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the Aga Khan University, Karachi, is strengthening its community eye care services and invites applications for the position of Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Aga Khan Medical Centre, Booni, Chitral.
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 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.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for:
- Providing comprehensive ophthalmic care, including the diagnosis and management of ocular diseases
- Performing a wide range of ophthalmic procedures, including cataract surgeries and laser treatments
- Supporting community eye care initiatives and outreach activities in the region
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
Requirements
You should have:
- FCPS or equivalent qualification in Ophthalmology.
- Minimum of two years’ post-fellowship experience.
- Demonstrated clinical competence and a commitment to service excellence.
- Experience in low-resource or rural healthcare settings will be an asset.
Eligible candidates meeting the Aga Khan University’s faculty criteria may also be considered for a joint faculty appointment at the University.
To Apply
You should send your detailed CV by email to [email protected] and mention “10009222” in the subject line.
Note: Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.
Applications should be submitted latest by June 22, 2025