Consultant Ophthalmologist
Aga Khan Health Services
Job ID: 5043BR
The position
The Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P) (https://www.akdn.org/our-agencies/aga-khan-health-services), part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is one of Pakistan’s leading not-for-profit healthcare organizations. AKHS, P delivers quality healthcare services through an extensive network of hospitals, medical centers, health centers, and community-based programs across the country, with a strong focus on innovation, excellence, and patient-centered care.
The Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P) is seeking an experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist for its Chitral Region, reporting to the Medical Director/Unit Incharge.
Summary of the Role
The Consultant Ophthalmologist provides medical and surgical management of diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system, delivers specialized clinical services, performs ophthalmic surgeries and ensures the delivery of high-quality patient-centred care in accordance with professional and ethical standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Conducts detailed eye examinations and diagnostic evaluations to identify ocular diseases and vision disorders.
* Provides medical and surgical management of ophthalmic conditions including cataract, glaucoma, corneal, retinal and other ocular pathologies.
* Performs elective and emergency ophthalmic surgeries, ensuring adherence to best clinical practices and patient safety standards.
* Provides consultation services to other departments for eye-related issues in multidisciplinary cases.
* Manages preoperative and postoperative care, ensuring effective follow-up and recovery.
* Supervises and mentors junior doctors, residents, optometrists and ophthalmic technicians.
* Maintains accurate clinical records and ensures documentation complies with hospital standards.
* Participates in departmental meetings, clinical audits and quality improvement programs.
* Contributes to policy development, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality assurance initiatives.
* Ensures adherence to infection prevention and control, patient safety and ethical standards of care.
* Promotes patient education regarding eye health, preventive care and treatment options.
* Engages in continuous professional development (CPD) and stays updated with advancements in ophthalmology.
* Engages in clinical research and promotes evidence-based surgical practice.
* Remains updated with advances in Ophthalmology and applies innovative techniques where appropriate.
* Performs any other tasks as assigned by the Line Manager.
The requirements
Eligibility Criteria
* Minimum of a MBBS with FCPS or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
* Valid registration with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC).
* Minimum of 1 years of relevant experience in Ophthalmology, preferably within healthcare systems or large service organizations.
* Proficiency in clinical ophthalmology and surgical procedures such as cataract extraction, trabeculectomy, and vitrectomy.
* Strong diagnostic and decision-making abilities.
* Effective patient communication and counseling skills.
* Ability to manage ophthalmic emergencies with confidence and accuracy.
* Team leadership, supervision and mentoring capabilities.
* Commitment to ethical, evidence-based and patient-focused medical practicse.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative working skills
* Results-driven, ethical and adaptable professional with a strong service and stakeholder focus.
* Strong integrity with the sensitivity to manage confidential information.
* Demonstrates superior organizational skills and the agility to multitask and assume changing strategic responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
* Possesses strong integrity, intellectual humility and demonstrable expertise in navigating ambiguity and constant change.
* Shows resilience, flexibility and perseverance, especially during challenging periods.
* Culturally sensitive, inclusive and respectful of diverse populations, reflecting the global values of the AKDN.
* A deep passion and commitment to AKDN’s purpose, values and ethical framework.
* Flexibility to work as required to meet AKHS mandates.
Additional Information
* AKHS is committed to stringent safeguarding principles and enforces a zero-tolerance stance towards behaviors inconsistent with institutional safeguarding principles. Successful candidates will be required to align with these standards and undergo a comprehensive background verification process including employment reference checks, safeguarding reference checks, credential verification, and employment history review.
* AKHS is concerned about the climate and environmental crises we face and is doing everything possible to reduce our own impact, encouraging others to do the same, and advancing understanding in this field. AKHS has set itself the task of getting as close to net-zero carbon operations as possible by 2030. We expect all staff to contribute to achieving these aims in the context of their roles”.
* Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification.
* Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Pakistan.
* Please note that AKHS does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
* Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P) is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Institution reserves the right, in accordance with operational requirements, to shortlist candidates based on the qualifications, experience, competencies, and suitability relevant to the position. AKHS, P may, where operationally required, amend the number of positions, modify the eligibility criteria stated in the vacancy announcement, alter or cancel the recruitment process, in whole or in part, at any stage of the recruitment process, without re-advertisement. Due to the high volume of applications, individual feedback will not be provided.
Sector: Social Development
About the Agency
Aga Khan Health Services: (http://www.akdn.org/akhs) With community health programmes in large geographical areas in Central and South Asia, as well as East Africa, and more than 200 health facilities including nine hospitals, the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of the most comprehensive private not-for-profit health care systems in the developing world. Building on the Ismaili Community's health care efforts in the first half of the 20th century, AKHS now provides primary health care and curative medical care in Afghanistan, India, Kenya, Pakistan, and Tanzania, and provides technical assistance to government in health service delivery in Kenya, Syria and Tajikistan. More information...... (http://www.akdn.org/akhs)
Region: South Asia
Location: Pakistan
Salary: Salary and package to attract the best candidate
Job Expires: 11-Nov-2026
Closing date: 2026-11-11
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online through the AKDN careers portal (Job ID 5043BR): https://krb-xjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=30025&siteid=5750&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=2298787. Job expires 11-Nov-2026.