Occupational Therapist, Paediatrics
Department
Paediatrics & Child Health
Entity
Aga Khan University Hospital
Location
Karachi, Pakistan
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.
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:
As an Occupational Therapist, you will contribute to enhancing the quality of life for children facing challenges in fine motor skills, sensory processing, and activities of daily living. Your role will focus on providing practical, patient-centered interventions that empower children to live independent and fulfilling lives. Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to each child's needs.
- Conducting standardized assessments to monitor and document patient progress.
- Providing education and training to parents, caregivers, and junior staff.
- Maintaining thorough and timely documentation of patient notes and therapeutic plans.
- Supporting departmental activities including group therapy sessions, meetings, and seminars.
- Ensuring adherence to departmental protocols and organizational quality standards.
- Ensuring compliance with the clinical key performance indicators pertaining to JCIA, patient care and admin outcomes.
Requirements
You should have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent (16 years of education from an HEC-recognized institution).
- Minimum of 1 year of post-training clinical experience in a reputable healthcare setting.
- Strong understanding of paediatric neuro-rehabilitation and counselling techniques.
- Ability to develop and execute care plans for complex cases.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Commitment to ongoing learning and openness to feedback.
Note: Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
