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Technologist (Dental Clinic), Outpatient Services

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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 Off-campus 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 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

You will be responsible to:
  • read prescriptions and dental impressions to design prostheses
  • fabricate, alter, and repair dental devices such as crowns, bridges, dentures, and orthodontic appliances
  • prepare and test prosthetic devices for accuracy and conformance
  • work with porcelain, metals, acrylic, and digital systems to create dental prostheses
  • operate CAD/CAM systems and 3D printers for advanced digital dentistry applications
  • ensure strict adherence to infection control and safety protocols in the dental laboratory
  • supervise and train junior dental technicians as may be required
  • coordinate periodically with the Dental store to ensure adequate materials and supplies.

Requirements

You should have:
  • at least Intermediate certificate with relevant Diploma / Certificate in Dental Technology while having a Bachelor’s degree will be preferred
  • at least five years years of experience including at least two years as a Lead Dental Technician, preferably in a hospital or clinical setting
  • excellent skills  in digital dentistry (CAD/CAM, 3D printing)
  • good interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills (English and Urdu preferred)
  • ability to manage multiple tasks effectively under pressure and meet stringent deadlines
  • commitment to infection control and laboratory safety protocols
  • ability to effective work independently as well as with multidisciplinary teams.
Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

To Apply

​Please send your detailed CV to human.resources@aku.edu and mention the position title in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by August 31, 2025