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Assistant/Associate Professor, Radiology

Department

Radiology

Entity

Medical College

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction

Aga Khan University, chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private international university, is committed to the provision of education, research and health care of international standard relevant to Pakistan and the region. The affiliated Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has well-equipped investigative services and provides state-of-the-art clinical facilities. AKUH is the first hospital in Pakistan to be awarded the prestigious Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) for practicing the highest internationally recognized healthcare standards.

The Department of Radiology offers a comprehensive range of highly sophisticated imaging tests and procedures that are conducted in a welcoming environment that focuses on quality and patient comfort. The diagnostic services are supported by advanced, state-of-the-art technologies like 3T MRI, 640 slice CT, Mammography, Bone density, Nuclear Imaging (both diagnostic and therapeutic), PET/CT Imaging with an in-house cyclotron facility, Interventional services, general x-rays, etc. The department is dedicated to patient services and imaging excellence through highest professional and technological standards. The department maintains state-of-the-art technology imaging services to provide our physicians and patients with the most accurate, timely and informative results. 

Responsibilities

You will have an independent consultant status for patient care and undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research and specified administrative activities including strategic leadership and clinical advancement of the Radiology department. Expertise and experience in Interventional radiological procedures is required. 

Additional expertise in Musculoskeletal and  Neuroimaging will be preferred.  You will also be expected to provide services in general radiology, ultrasound, CT and MRI  and emergency coverage and availability for off-hours and nights. 

In addition to main campus, you may be asked to serve in Clifton Medical Services and/or secondary hospital, on need basis.

Requirements

You must have completed a structured postgraduate training program and possess FCPS, FRCR, American Boards or equivalent qualification. Fellowship in Interventional/Neuro interventional Radiology, Neuroradiology, or Musculoskeletal radiology will be an advantage. 
 
Applicants for Assistant Professor should have at least three years of experience  in a reputable institution. In addition, you should have demonstrated scholarship through research, publications and/or contribution to education.

Applicants for Associate professor should have at least 8 years of teaching / research experience in a HEC recognized University or postgraduate institution, with 5 years’ post-terminal experience of teaching and a minimum of 15 research publications in journals recognized jointly by HEC and PMDC with at least 7 of these publications in the last 5 years.

To Apply

Please send your CV with names and contact details (including email addresses) of at least three referees familiar with your recent work history to human.resources@aku.edu mentioning the position title in the subject line.

Only the shortlsted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by February 10, 2022