Aga Khan University, a private, self-governing international university chartered in Pakistan in 1983, is a role model for academic, research and service programmes in health and higher education in the developing world. The University currently has teaching sites in Pakistan, East Africa, United Kingdom and Afghanistan, and is a major component of Aga Khan Development Network.

FMIC, a 176-bed tertiary care hospital in Kabul, stands as an innovative public-private partnership between the Governments of Afghanistan and France, La Chaine de l’Espoir, and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Managed by Aga Khan University on behalf of AKDN, FMIC delivers exemplary healthcare services across 34 provinces, offering in-patient and outpatient care to adults and children, diagnostic services, post-graduate medical education, and extensive training programs for healthcare professionals. FMIC's commitment to excellence is exemplified by the Gold Award bestowed by the International Hospital Federation (IHF) in 2021, recognizing its pioneering use of technology in Afghan healthcare. As a trailblazer, FMIC secured the title of the first ISO-certified hospital in Afghanistan in 2009, marking a pivotal moment in its relentless pursuit of quality standards.In a significant milestone, November 2022 witnessed FMIC achieving SafeCare's Level 5 Standards accreditation with an impressive 99% compliance rate. This accreditation underscores FMIC's unwavering dedication to providing top-notch healthcare services. The 46th IHF International Award in 2023 further affirms FMIC's position as a leader in healthcare excellence. The prestigious recognition includes honorable mentions in two distinguished categories — the Dr. Kwang Tae Kim Grand Hospital Award and the Seddiqi Holding Excellence Award for Corporate Social Responsibility. FMIC's journey is not just a story of accolades; it is a narrative of transformative healthcare, where each milestone represents a commitment to raising the bar and ensuring that Afghan communities receive world-class medical services.

Aga Khan University in collaboration with the Aga Khan Health Service, Afghanistan invites applications for the position of Consultant, Endocrinologist.

AKU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and aims to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all 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.

Reporting to the Head, Surgery Department and/or the Medical Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the patients with problems with glands. Analyzing, examining, and investigating patients and their medical histories for signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalances. Additionally, you will be responsible to:

• examine patients, study their medical records and provide diagnosis
• analyzing, examining, and investigating patients and their medical histories for signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalances
• execute physical exams
• provide medical solutions for treating a diverse range of diseases and disorders such as diabetes, osteoporosis, cholesterol, metabolic disorders, etc
• advising, ordering, and performing tests and interpreting the results
• inform patients about complementary health activities and treatments (appropriate diet and exercise)
• consultation of endocrinology patients in Consulting Clinic, and admit the patients when necessary
• carrying out follow-up appointments, monitoring patient progress, adjusting treatment plans and medications, and updating patient records
• discussing diagnoses with patients, explaining treatment options, and giving advice on medications, lifestyle and dietary changes, and other preventative measures
• supporting patients with serious or complex endocrine conditions
• utilize ultrasound-guided biopsies
• adhere to laws and regulations of the FMIC Hospital
• conducting research and studies on the endocrine system and its diseases, disorders, and conditions to develop new treatment techniques
• remaining up to date on current discoveries, developments, trends, research, and technology
• align with goals and objectives of department/ Organization
• maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all FMIC rules and regulations
• take part in teaching and academic activities of Senior/Medical Officers regularly
• assure quality of care
• assure continuity of care 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week
• ensure to apply all IPSG standards and monitoring standards performing by team
• adhere to departmental policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards
• examine patients, study their medical records and provide diagnosis
• analyzing, examining, and investigating patients and their medical histories for signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalances
• execute physical exams
• provide medical solutions for treating a diverse range of diseases and disorders such as diabetes, osteoporosis, cholesterol, metabolic disorders, etc
• advising, ordering, and performing tests and interpreting the results
• inform patients about complementary health activities and treatments (appropriate diet and exercise)
• consultation of endocrinology patients in Consulting Clinic, and admit the patients when necessary
• carrying out follow-up appointments, monitoring patient progress, adjusting treatment plans and medications, and updating patient records
• discussing diagnoses with patients, explaining treatment options, and giving advice on medications, lifestyle and dietary changes, and other preventative measures
• supporting patients with serious or complex endocrine conditions
• utilize ultrasound-guided biopsies
• adhere to laws and regulations of the FMIC Hospital
• conducting research and studies on the endocrine system and its diseases, disorders, and conditions to develop new treatment techniques
• remaining up to date on current discoveries, developments, trends, research, and technology
• align with goals and objectives of department/ Organization
• maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all FMIC rules and regulations
• take part in teaching and academic activities of Senior/Medical Officers regularly
• assure quality of care
• assure continuity of care 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week
• ensure to apply all IPSG standards and monitoring standards performing by team
• adhere to departmental policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Applications should be submitted latest by November 30, 2025