Job ID: 315954

Head Nurse - Nursing Services (Aga Khan Hospital, Karimabad)

Aga Khan University

Location: Karimabad, Pakistan

Apply by: 18 Oct 2026

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Location: Karimabad, Pakistan

The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) is a not-for-profit healthcare institute offering medical services under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of off-campus hospitals, medical centres, clinical laboratories and pharmacies across Pakistan, and is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI). AKU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and safeguarding.

Responsibilities:
- Manage 24/7 staffing scheduling as per hospital standards to ensure quality and safe patient care, and remain available for shift schedules as needed
- Execute quality patient care and ensure physician rounds for all patients are completed on time, patients are reviewed and monitored, and treatment regimens are accurately followed
- Regularly meet patients and their families to resolve complaints and care-related concerns
- Collaborate with all support service departments to ensure quality care and meet patient requirements
- Work with multidisciplinary teams on quality projects to improve unit core processes
- Establish unit-based standards, goals, objectives and priorities, and monitor against them
- Encourage creativity, initiative and innovation in nursing staff, and mentor the nursing workforce for good service and staff development

Requirements:
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BScN) from an accredited school, preferably a Master's degree in the same field, along with a Community Midwifery Diploma and a valid license from the Pakistan Nursing Council
- At least four years of relevant experience, of which at least two years at a nursing management level
- Certification in CPR, Safe Medication Administration, Aseptic Techniques, I/V Cannulation, and Paediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet stringent deadlines
- Willingness to work shift duties (mornings, evenings and nights)

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Closing date: 2026-10-18

HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the Aga Khan University careers portal (job reference 5016BR).
https://krb-xjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=30025&siteid=5750&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=2295039
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