Instructor (Gastroenterology), Department of Medicine at Aga Khan University Hospital

Instructor (Gastroenterology), Department of Medicine

Department: Medicine

Entity: Aga Khan University

Introduction to the Aga Khan University:

Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous, and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists and has campuses, programs and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change.

The Department of Medicine at The Aga Khan University Hospital, comprises of independent sections of Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, , Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Neurology, and Pulmonary & Critical Care. The Department has over 70+ full-time Faculty with a strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate education and research. Residency Programmes are offered in Internal Medicine, Neurology, Adult Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary Medicine, Nephrology and Dermatology, as well as Fellowship Programmes in Clinical Neurophysiology & Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Interventional Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology and ERCP.

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.

Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Instructor in Section of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine.

Job Roles / Responsibilities:

The responsibilities will include:

• Provide compassionate, ethical, evidence-based, and patient-centered care in the medicine setup.

• Deliver inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology services under supervision.

• Perform and assist in GI endoscopic procedures (diagnostic and therapeutic).

• Collaborate in multidisciplinary care for complex GI and liver cases.

• Teach and train undergraduate and postgraduate students as per curriculum standards.

• Conduct and participate in clinical research in GI/Hepatology.

• Support trainees (undergraduate and postgraduate) in research and academic work.

• Supervise residents, medical officers, and trainees in patient care and procedures.

• Conduct inpatient rounds and monitor clinical management.

• Act as a liaison between faculty and residents when required.

• Assist faculty in consulting clinics and clinical activities.

• Help conduct examinations for undergraduate students.

• Organize and participate in CME sessions, workshops, seminars, and training programs.

• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and performance improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to institutional academic activities, conferences, and public awareness programs.

• Undertake administrative responsibilities and support coordination across teams.

• Mentor and guide trainees in professional development.

• Contribute to residency, fellowship, and training programs.

Requirements:

• MBBS with FCPS / American Board / MRCP (with GI training or equivalent).

• Completion of house job and structured Medicine Residency Program.

• Additional fellowship training (minimum 2 years) in a reputable institution OR strong academic contribution through research/publications.

• Preference will be given to candidates with completed GI training

• Strong clinical skills with ability to manage patients in diverse settings.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to satisfy and retain patients in clinical practice

• Strong teaching and training skills.

• Ability to deliver CME sessions and contribute to academic activities

• Ability to work collaboratively in teams.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.