Anesthetist / Trained Anesthetist

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About AKHS, Pakistan: The Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P) , 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. Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan, is looking for a competent Anesthetist / Trained Anesthetist based at Aga Khan Hospital, Gilgit. Key Responsibilities: • Conducts thorough preoperative evaluations to assess patients’ medical conditions and determine anesthetic risk. • Administers appropriate anesthetic methods based on patient needs and surgical requirements. • Monitors and manages patients’ vital functions during anesthesia and surgery to ensure safety and stability. • Provides postoperative pain management and oversee recovery from anesthesia. • Participates in emergency and trauma care requiring anesthetic intervention. • Collaborates with surgeons, physicians, and nursing staff to provide coordinated and effective patient care. • Ensures proper maintenance, calibration, and use of anesthesia equipment and monitoring devices. • Maintains accurate and complete anesthetic records in compliance with institutional standards. • Upholds infection prevention and patient safety protocols during all procedures. • Contributes to continuous quality improvement, clinical audits, and implementation of best practices. • Participates in on-call duties as per hospital schedule. • Provides training, mentorship, and clinical supervision to junior doctors, anesthesia technicians, and nursing staff.. Qualifications & Experience: • MBBS/FCPS, MCPS, 4 years training in Anesthesia, MCPS or equivalent qualification • Post-qualification residency training experience in Anesthesia at a reputable healthcare institution. • In-depth knowledge of anesthetic principles, pharmacology, and critical care. • Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving ability. • Proficiency in advanced airway management and life support techniques. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team. • Commitment to patient safety, ethical practice, and quality improvement. • Leadership and mentoring capabilities. • Computer literacy and Tele consultation (ICU/NICU) • 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. AKHS is committed to reducing our impact on the climate and the environment and has set ourselves the goal of striving for net-zero carbon operations by 2030. All staff are expected to take part in making this a reality. The Anesthetist / Trained Anesthetist , accompanied with his/her Line Manager is expected to identify and understand which aspects of his/her work have the most impact on the environment, and define tasks, work, and personal goals within his/her work plan to reduce these impacts and bring AKHS closer to net zero. Interested candidates meeting the criteria can apply latest by July 26, 2026