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Resident Medical Officer, Medical Oncology

Entity

Aga Khan University Hospital

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction

The Department of Oncology offers comprehensive cancer care services to all patients. The services are provided through multidisciplinary teams. Infrastructure facilities include a daycare setting dedicated to oncology patients. Outpatient facilities include clinics of Medical, Pediatric and Radiation Oncology, Hematology, and Palliative Care. Being one of the best comprehensive cancer centers in the region, we are looking to hire a Resident Medical Officer to  cater to our growing volume of patients while providing the candidate a conducive environment for professional growth and career development along with a rich patient centered and research experience.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include: 
  • direct patient care and acquisition of basic knowledge and technical skills essential for the care of patients with solid tumors and hematological malignancies under the supervision of attending consultants
  • supervise and assist ward rounds with the in-patient team
    follow up on orders, tests and tasks generated during or after rounds. cCoordination with multidisciplinary teams to follow consult recommendations
    Identify possible discharges and proceed with definite discharges with the attending on call.
    being on-call every 4th night
  • assist consultant physicians in clinics as per monthly schedule
  • attending/presentations in departmental educational activities including journal clubs and multidisciplinary tumor board meetings
  • acquire knowledge of research and active involvement in sectional research projects
  • ensuring proper documentation in medical record and record keeping.

Requirements

You should have:
  • MBBS degree with a valid PMDC License
  • One year internship with six months in Surgery and allied and six months in Medicine and allied disciplines
  • FCPS Part I in Medicine
  • 2 years of structured training in Internal Medicine
  • IMM exam clearance preferred but not mandatory
  • good communication and interpersonal skills
  • ability to work in teams as well as independently.

To Apply

Please send your detailed CV to human.resources@aku.edu and mark position "10040289" in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.​

Applications should be submitted latest by March 21, 2021