The Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan is seeking a seasoned and Dynamic Screening Doctor/Dentist for its Karachi Region.
Key Responsibilities:
Screening and Preventive Clinical Care:
- Perform oral health screenings, dental cleanings (scaling and polishing), and fluoride applications.
- Take dental histories, chart oral health status, and assist in diagnosing gum disease or other oral conditions.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques, diet, and lifestyle practices to promote good oral health.
- Identify patients requiring further dental or medical intervention and assist in referrals.
- Perform all kinds of procedures and treatments that come under AKHSP’s scope.
- Maintain accurate documentation of screenings, counseling, procedures, and referrals.
- Keep track and follow up with patients referred to for further dental procedures not available at AKHSP center.
- Attend meetings as request by management
Patient Education & Counseling:
- Provide one-on-one and group-based oral health education within the health center and during outreach camps.
- Conduct oral hygiene awareness sessions for walk-in patients, attendants, and community members.
- Distribute educational materials and promote regular dental visits and preventive care.
Outreach & Community Engagement:
- Participate in outreach activities and camps
- Act as a liaison with local stakeholders and communities to promote oral health initiatives.
- Willing to work at different centers as assigned by manager
Other Requirements:
- Punctuality and regularity
- Excellent communication skills
- Appropriate customer dealing
- Able to work under pressure
- Willing to work at different centres
- Basic to advance computer skills
- Willing to work beyond office hours, if needed
Qualification & Experience:
- BDS and any additional clinical degree such as diploma and master’s would be preferred
- 1-2 years of relevant experience including clinical experience
- Ability to use digital tools
- Excellent communication and customer dealing skills
AKHS is committed to reducing our impact on climate and the environment and have set ourselves the goal of striving for net-zero carbon operations by 2030. All staff are expected to take part in making this a reality. The Screening Doctor/Dentist accompanied with his/her Line Manager(s) is expected to identify and understand which aspects of his/her work have the most impact on the environment, and define tasks, work, and personal goals within his/her work plan to reduce these impacts and bring AKHS closer to net zero.