Staff Medical Officer - Radiology, Clifton Medical Services

Staff Medical Officer - Radiology, Clifton Medical Services 

Department: Radiology

Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital

Location: Clifton Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction:

Clifton Medical Services (CMS) is part of the Aga Khan University Hospital's Outreach Medical Centres, designed to conveniently provide quality healthcare services to patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week, closer to where they live and work. CMS offers 24/7 Emergency Services for patients of all ages who need emergency medical attention. When patients require admission, they can be directly transferred to in-patient units located at Stadium Road Campus through a well-equipped ambulance accompanied by qualified staff. Our wide range of multi-specialty clinics for men, women, and children of all ages are designed to meet the needs and demands of patients based on their health status and lifestyle. CMS also has state-of-the-art Daycare Chemotherapy and Dialysis units, where patients receive compassionate care, treatment, and services from highly qualified, trained, and experienced doctors, nurses, technicians, and administrative staff. When the doctor requests laboratory tests or clinical imaging (e.g. X-ray, Ultrasound, CT scan, Mammogram & OPG scan), the patient can get it done at CMS. For all prescriptions, patients can pick up their medicines from our pharmacy, also conveniently located at CMS. 

CMS offers World Class Quality Services, demonstrated by our gold seal accreditation from the prestigious Joint Commission International. We go to great lengths to ensure our medical care meets these international standards, making patient safety and satisfaction a priority.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt 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:

Providing and managing superior care for patients in the assigned area by making appropriate assessment and diagnosis, providing appropriate management and performing relatively complex procedures as permitted in an ethical manner and in accordance with defined protocols.

You will be responsible for:

• performing ultrasound procedures
• assisting radiologist in special/interventional procedures
• participating in the management of patients under supervision of radiologist
• ensuring that patients are given the quality time during the ultrasound procedures
• providing education material to staff and students regarding ultrasound procedures and protocols
• flowing your daily roster and manage the leaves so work may not effect
• managing medical surgical supplies of ultrasound section
• ensuring proper functioning of ultrasound equipment
• participating in audits related to ultrasound section
• continually working toward enhancing competencies in a clinical setting under supervision of faculty and staff
• participating in educational activities, such as Grand Rounds, Journal Clubs, where applicable
• keeping aware of infection control practices and follow the same in workplace.

Staff Medical Officer, Radiology – Clifton Medical Services

Department: Radiology

Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital

Location: Clifton Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction:

Clifton Medical Services (CMS) is part of the Aga Khan University Hospital's Outreach Medical Centres, designed to conveniently provide quality healthcare services to patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week, closer to where they live and work. CMS offers 24/7 Emergency Services​ for patients of all ages who need emergency medical attention. When patients require admission, they can be directly transferred to in-patient units located at Stadium Road Campus through a well-equipped ambulance accompanied by qualified staff. Our wide range of multi-specialty clinics for men, women, and children of all ages are designed to meet the needs and demands of patients based on their health status and lifestyle. CMS also has state-of-the-art Daycare Chemotherapy and Dialysis units, where patients receive compassionate care, treatment, and services from highly qualified, trained, and experienced doctors, nurses, technicians, and administrative staff. When the doctor requests laboratory tests or clinical imaging (e.g. X-ray, Ultrasound, CT scan, Mammogram & OPG scan), the patient can get it done at CMS. For all prescriptions, patients can pick up their medicines from our pharmacy, also conveniently located at CMS.

CMS offers World Class Quality Services, demonstrated by our gold seal accreditation from the prestigious Joint Commission International. We go to great lengths to ensure our medical care meets these international standards, making patient safety and satisfaction a priority.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt 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:

Providing and managing superior care for patients in the assigned area by making appropriate assessment and diagnosis, providing appropriate management and performing relatively complex procedures as permitted in an ethical manner and in accordance with defined protocols.

You will be responsible for;

• perform ultrasound procedures

• assist radiologist in special/interventional procedures

• participate in the management of patients under supervision of radiologist

• ensure that patients are given the quality time during the ultrasound procedures

• provide education material to staff and students regarding ultrasound procedures and protocols

• flow your daily roster and manage the leaves so work may not effect

• manage medical surgical supplies of ultrasound section

• ensure proper functioning of ultrasound equipment

• participate in audits related to ultrasound section

• continually work toward enhancing competencies in a clinical setting under supervision of faculty and staff

• participate in educational activities, such as Grand Rounds, Journal Clubs, where applicable

• keep aware of infection control practices and follow the same in workplace

Requirements:

• Candidates with MCPS or DMRD qualifications must have at least one year of relevant post-qualification experience in ultrasound and X-ray reporting.

OR

• FCPS Radiology qualified candidates or those who have successfully completed FCPS Radiology training with an interest in ultrasound and X-ray reporting are encouraged to apply.

• Willingness to work rotational shifts, including weekends, as required.

Knowledge and Competencies:

• Ability to maintain continuous open and consistent communication with faculty, staff, patients and their families

• Ability to make decisions by weighing several factors and to develop solutions that addresses the root cause of the problem and prevent recurrence

• Ability to act quickly to address a crisis situation drawing on appropriate resources

• Ability to counsel patients and their families and to adapt content, style, tone and medium of communication to suit the target audience’s language, cultural background and level of understanding

• Good written communication skills, especially with regard to patient care documentation.

Skill Required:

The candidate should be able to perform the following:

• Ultrasound abdomen

• Ultrasound small parts

• Basic arterial and venous Doppler

• Obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound

• Paediatric ultrasound (preferred but not mandatory)

• Breast ultrasound (preferred but not mandatory)

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.