Experience Requirements

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Assistant Manager Projects Job location:
Gilgit
Role Profile.
This position will lead and assist the project team in smooth implementation of project in 3 districts of Gilgit-Baltistan.
The position demands effective coordination with key stakeholders, including government department of health. Academic / Professional Qualification:
Preferably, Master's in Project Management / Social Sciences/. Public Health with 3-5 years of experience in Project Management with a national or international non-profit organisation. M & E Expert
Job Location: Gilgit
Role Profile: Responsible for M & E activities of a donor funded project to implement a digital health application. in coordination with the Department of Health in two provinces. Academic / Professional Qualification:
Master's in Social Sciences / public health with research background. 3- 5 years of experience in health projects. Preference will be given to candidates having hands-on experience with digital health programmes. Email your resumes to recruitement@akhsp.org or send by post to Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan, 33-I-C Satellite Town near Chandni Chowk, Rawalpindi by 20th December 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with special needs are encouraged to apply. W.Nle Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan

Welcome To The Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan.
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Welcome to The Aga Khan University Hospital Website for Pakistan.
I hope that this website gives you a comprehensive understanding of what our hospital is offering for its patients and the community. I am proud to work for this institution and from my experience I can tell that we offer the best service in the region. Besides medical technology, which is at the highest level in the region, I can assure that the finest doctors, nurses, midwives and technicians are passionate to help you. From the busiest and highly performing Emergency Department up to all the other specialties we strive to apply best practices and new standards. We have all these services “under one roof” and that is an incredible advantage for our patients. What makes me happy everyday is that I can sense that our doctors and staff have passion for their work and have a true desire to care for you.
The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) is a private, not for profit, university hospital, focusing on the delivery of the highest quality health care in Pakistan for over 30 years since 1985. It also serves as the teaching hospital for the brightest doctors, nurses, and midwives in the country.
The hospital is part of an emerging health care system which includes Clifton Medical Services (CMS) and smaller hospitals in Garden, Karimabad, Kharadar and Hyderabad. Furthermore the hospital reaches out into Pakistan through its Outreach Services and is offering healthcare and diagnostics through Integrated Medical Services, Phlebotomy Stations and Pharmacies. These services are expanding into Pakistan to bring health services into the local communities throughout the country.
The Aga Khan University’s aim is to continue to pave the way as the quality standard for all others to aspire to. The Aga Khan University Hospital is the only teaching hospital in Pakistan that is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCIA); commonly considered the gold standard in health care delivery.
Striving to meet patient satisfaction drives the hospital to constantly review itself for improvements every
day.
Hans Kedzierski
CEO, Health Services, Pakistan

Meet Our Health Services Leadership Team
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Shagufta Hassan
COO, Outreach Services


Shamim Nayani
Director, Human Resources


Dennis Mathews
Manager, Biomedical Engineering



Dr. Asim Belgaumi
Chief Medical Officer


Shamsah Virani
Director, MarCom


Ehsan Ali
Senior Manager, CEO’s Office



Dr. Mairaj Shah
Director, Secondary Hospitals


Zeeshan Faheem
Senior Manager, Procurement


Zohra Fazal
Secretary, CEO’s Office



Salma Jaffer
Chief Nursing Officer


Akbar Khan
Senior Manager,
Quality and Patient Safety


Our Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles
The Aga Khan University Hospital operates on the core principles of Quality, Relevance, Impact and Access.
We are a patient-centric institution and strive to provide care that is respectful and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs, and values. We try to ensure that patient values guide all our clinical decisions. Our staff performance is measured against our guiding principles by assessing their Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, Respect and Care.



The Aga Khan University Hospital, Main Campus, Karachi
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Welcome to The Aga Khan University Hospital, Main Campus, Karachi (AKUH, K) site.

The hospital was established in 1985 as one of our principal teaching sites for nurses and doctors from our School of Nursing And Midwifery and the School of Medicine. The hospital is an architectural marvel, built with long lasting, rich warm red materials, sits on an oasis of 83 acres, landscaped with 3 lakes, numerous water pools, luscious greenery and wide-open courtyard spaces, all conducive for patient healing.

AKUH, K is a tertiary care hospital with consultant doctors specialized to provide compassionate care and treatment to patients with a full range and severity of specialty diseases and conditions. Our fully equipped emergency rooms, high tech operating rooms, well equipped critical and intensive care units, comfortable general hospital wards and premium private wing wards have all been designed to ensure a high standard of quality care for all our admitted patients (inpatients) irrespective of race, religion or background.

Our multi specialty clinics (outpatients) are designed to meet the needs and demands of patients based on their health status and lifestyle. The Executive Clinics are for patients who lead very busy lives, Consulting Clinics are for patients who need to see a doctor with specialized training for a specific disease or illness and our CHC (Community Health Centre) are for patients who have a general illness and need quality care at a subsidized cost.

Our state of the art facilities and robust panel of clinical imaging and laboratory services offer fast and accurate results to facilitate early patient diagnosis and treatment. Our pharmacies supply quality medicines to admitted hospital patients, as well as patients visiting our clinics. All our medicines are stored in a controlled temperature environment to maintain the therapeutic effect that patient’s rely on.

AKUH, K offers World Class Quality Services, demonstrated by our gold seal accreditation from the prestigious Joint Commission International, which focuses on patient safety.
We understand that when a person gets sick, often different organs, tissues and systems of the body are affected. Multiple speciality services, all under one roof, enables our medical teams to routinely work together to deliver a multidisciplinary holistic approach and continuum of care for all our patients.

Patients can depend on our Internationally trained and highly experienced doctors, surgeons, nurses, allied health care professionals, administrative and support staff for managing simple to complex cases.

The Aga Khan University is an established, reputable, International Institution that is globally recognized with established working associations with other leading University Hospitals in the world. This enables the implementation of the latest protocols for treatment, medicines, surgery, diagnostic and laboratory, with superior equipment and technology, benefiting many patients everyday.

Patient Welfare and Zakat programs offer financial assistance to patients who are unable to pay and are found to meet the eligible criteria.
Welcome to 24/7 Emergency and Acute Care
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Emergencies are unexpected and unpredictable. In most emergency situations, time is of the essence. The Emergency and Acute Care Service Line at Aga Khan University Hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days of the week and accepts patients of all ages, with all types of emergencies. We aim to provide comprehensive and compassionate emergency medical care that is appropriate to the level of medical urgency need, as presented by the patient.
Our Emergency and Acute Care Services are located at the Main Campus Hospital, Stadium Road in Karachi. Patients can visit our Urgent Care Services at Clifton Medical Services (CMS), Clifton in Karachi, for the treatment of injuries or illnesses requiring immediate care, but not serious enough to require a visit to the main emergency. Patients can be rest assured that our emergency rooms are equipped with all the necessary equipment.

All our Emergency Department (ED) consultants are highly trained with postgraduate qualifications and are credentialed to practice in Emergency Medicine. Our Senior Medical Officer doctors have at least 5 years of clinical experience with demonstrated abilities and skill to handle emergencies. Our resident doctors are trained according to the approved guidelines of Post Graduate Medical Education (PGME). Our resident and intern doctors are allowed to practice under supervision of the ED Consultant, Senior Medical Officers and Senior Residents.

Our Nursing Staff are highly trained according to international standards. The Nurse Manager, Head Nurse, Specialist and Nurse Instructor ensure protocols are properly followed. Our Nursing Staff includes Service Co-coordinators, Registered Nurses, Technicians, Health Care Assistants and Patient Care Assistants.

All our medical staff working in 24/7 Emergency and Acute Care Services has basic life support certification. While consultants, medical officers, residents and registered nurses are certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and they undergo re-certification every 2 years.

24/7 Emergency and Acute Care Services at the Aga Khan University Hospital offers multiple specialties under one roof, enabling doctors from different services to work seamlessly together, offering a multidisciplinary health approach resulting in an effective continuum of care. Patients who require additional consultation from other specialists can be arranged.
The Emergency Department is a 62-bed facility including a 4-bed Resuscitation Room, 4-bed Resuscitation Step Down Room with 2 ventilators (breathing machines), 16-bed Critical Care Area, 12-bed Observation Area, 8 Clinical Decision Units, 10-bed dedicated child (paediatric) Area, 1 Isolation Room, 1 Emergency Room, 2 Fast Track clinics and 3 Extended Triage beds. We provide emergency services to an average of 170 patients daily and more than 60,000 patients every year.
Welcome to the Children’s Hospital (Paediatrics)
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The Children’s Hospital Service Line at the Aga Khan University Hospital is committed to providing quality medical care to children from birth to 18 years. Our paediatricians (doctors specially trained in treating children) and paediatric nurses (nurses specially trained in caring for children) are unique in the country because they are highly qualified and experienced in all the major specialized child diseases and conditions.
Our major child specialties include but are not limited to: cardiopulmonary (heart and lungs), neurosciences (brain, spine, nerves) and child development, gastroenterology (digestion and stomach), nutrition (healthy diet), endocrinology (metabolism, glands and hormones), nephrology (kidney), genetics (gene variations), foetal and neonatal (unborn and early new born problems) and infectious diseases.
The Aga Khan University Hospital is amongst the few hospitals in the region that offers Echocardiograms (pictures of the heart) for the diagnosis and management of cardiac diseases in the foetus (unborn child), newly born children, infants and young children. The Hospital has a team of paediatric cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, paediatric intensive care specialists and specialized paediatric nurses who can provide treatment and care for children with heart related diseases.
The Children’s Hospital also has a team of genetic specialist doctors and nurses who treat children with suspected or proven genetic conditions, inborn errors of metabolism and various syndromes such as Down syndrome, Marfan syndrome and Fragile X syndrome. The Service Line can provide genetic counselling for hereditary conditions, recurrent miscarriages and a history of foetal death.
Our Paediatric Neurologists are specialized in treating children with brain and spine conditions. They offer special programs to help educate parents and families about their child’s disorder and how to provide appropriate on-going care and support.
The doctors of the Children’s Hospital have adopted a multidisciplinary medical approach to help address the unique needs of every child through tailored treatment plans developed for every child.

Launch of the One Stop Health Care Solution
April 8, 2017

The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) collaborates with the Karachi Down Syndrome Program (KDSP) to offer the first of its kind, 'one stop health solution' making it easy for parents to bring their children to conveniently see different specialists at AKUH, in one clinic. Up until now, parents in Pakistan would struggle to find the appropriately trained specialists to treat separate health challenges faced by their children with Down syndrome, often fleeing from one hospital to another and finding it's all a wild goose chase.
Today, a team of internationally trained and experienced child specialists practicing at the AKUH, led by Dr. Salman Kirmani and Dr. Babar Hasan, joined forces with the world renowned Down syndrome expert, Dr. Brain G. Skotko, as well as the founder of KSDP, Mr. Ali Allawala, and staff, to share best clinical practices for Down syndrome management at a session held in the AKU auditorium. This session was attended by medical professionals and students, Down syndrome parents and families as well as supporters of the cause.
Speaking about the launch, Dr. Salman commented,
"The new Down syndrome Clinic at the AKUH became possible because of conversations with KDSP. We have been informally working with KDSP for 3 years, and now spreading the word so the medical community is aware and can guide these individuals to the Down syndrome clinics where all their healthcare needs can be met."
Mr. Ali Allawala said,
"I am proud to see the formal launch of the Down Syndrome Clinic at the AKUH, which will not just give people with this condition the treatment they need, but also enhance the skill set of doctors responsible for their care."
While speaking live from Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, on this occasion of the first Down Syndrome Clinic launch in Pakistan, Dr. Brian Skotko said,
"According to a research study by the American School of Medical Genetics about self-perceptions from people with Down syndrome, about 99% expressed being happy with their lives", and even though it is challenge and adjustment for families, "99% of the parents, and 97% of the siblings, love their child/sibling with Down syndrome."
Approximately one child in every 800 live births around the world is born with Down syndrome. Down syndrome is a condition in which babies are born with extra genetic material from chromosome 21. Children born with Down syndrome are at an increased risk of certain medical conditions such as congenital heart defects, respiratory and hearing problems, Alzheimer's disease, childhood leukemia, and thyroid conditions. The degree of these conditions varies greatly from child to child. However, many of these conditions are now treatable, and early medical intervention can help people with Down syndrome to lead long, healthy and productive lives.
Welcome to Clinical Imaging Services (Radiology)
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The Clinical Imaging Services at the Aga Khan University Hospital offer a wide range of diagnostic services at the Main Hospital Campus (Stadium Road, Karachi) such as such as x-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound. Our facilities are modern, furnished with the latest technology and equipment. Some Clinical Imaging Services are also offered at Clifton Medical Services (CMS, Karachi) and some basic (x-ray and ultrasound) services at our hospitals in Garden (Karachi), Karimabad (Karachi), Karadar (Karachi) and Hyderabad.

The Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) has certified our Clinical Imaging Services. The PNRA operates under the regulatory requirements of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and conducts regular audits and inspections for quality assurance and radiation safety. The Aga University Hospital is also accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) that further ensures we deliver high quality health care that meets international standards.

Our highly trained and experienced team of consultant radiologists (medical doctors with specialized training in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques), clinical imaging technicians and nurses ensure that the images are properly taken and interpreted to give you fast and accurate results. Some of our services are offered around the clock not just for our admitted patients (inpatients) but also for patients visiting our consulting clinics (outpatients) as well as those patients referred from physicians from other hospitals.


What's New
Radiology Services
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The Clinical Imaging Services at the Aga Khan University Hospital offers a wide range of diagnostic services. Over 20,000 patients visit our Clinical Imaging facility every month. Our facilities are modern, state-of-the-art, furnished with the latest technology and equipment.
PET CT Scan
MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging uses a powerful magnetic field and a series of radio wave energy pulses to produce detailed images of the tissues and organs within the body. An MRI does not employ radiation.
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Ultrasound
X-Ray
Thyroid Scan
Welcome to Diagnostic Services
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The Aga Khan University Hospital provides a broad range of the latest technologically advanced diagnostic services to help in the accurate and timely diagnosis of diseases.


Welcome to the Eye (Ophthalmology), Ear, Nose and Throat (Otorhinolaryngology) Services
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The Eye and Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Service Line is comprised of a dedicated group of highly trained specialist surgeons, medical doctors, nurses and technicians. Their expertise is built on world-class medical experience coupled with state-of-the-art medical equipment and technology to help prevent, detect, and treat a broad range of eye and ENT disorders. The Eye and ENT Service Line at the Aga Khan University Hospital is a regional referral centre for eye, head and neck cancers.
Most of our eye doctors (ophthalmologists) are foreign trained surgeons and work closely with a team of specialised nurses and technicians to offer comprehensive patient treatment plans for both adults and children with vision problems and eye disorders. These include but are not limited to cataract surgery, corneal transplant surgery, retinal detachment surgery, glaucoma surgery, facial reconstruction, cosmetic surgery, squint surgery, orbital reconstruction and refractive surgery. Most of these services are delivered through the outpatient consulting clinics and/or day care surgery, although there may be exceptions where patients have to be admitted and stay overnight.
Our ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) doctors are internationally trained and work closely with a team of specialised nurses and technicians to offer comprehensive patient treatment plans for adults and children. At the Aga Khan University Hospital, our ENT doctors are skilled to not only repair the tissues but also restore the function of parts of the head and neck that are diseased or affected. We are focussed on ensuring that the patient can go back to a quality of life that is as close to normal as possible. Our ENT services include but are not limited to, ear (cochlear) implants, nose and sinus surgery, reconstructive surgery after a severe accident or injury, cancer and voice disorders. The ENT Service Line also offers diagnostic and therapy services, such as hearing tests (audiology) and speech therapy.
The doctors at the Eye and ENT Service Line are committed to treating patients with the utmost care and compassion keeping the focus on what is best for the patien
Welcome to Family Health
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The Family Health Service Line at the Aga Khan University Hospital promotes primary health care by offering high quality and cost-effective preventative, curative and rehabilitative services in the country.
Our doctors at the Family Health clinics are highly experienced, trained and certified as family medicine physicians. They are skilled in treating people of all ages from young babies and children to adults and the elderly. They provide personal, compassionate and comprehensive health care during times of sickness as well as in good health, focussing on health promotion and disease prevention. We offer a range of wellness checks for both men and women. Some of these include but are not limited to, family planning; well-baby clinics; immunizations for children and adults; counselling for self-relaxation, stress management and pain management; pre-employment and annual check-ups; medical care for senior corporate executives; health insurance examinations; pre-immigration medicals; care for the terminally ill; geriatric clinics for the elderly.
Patients can take advantage of the health packages offered by Family Health, that are designed to meet the needs of patients depending on their age, disease status and lifestyle. These packages include but are not limited to, the Executive Clinic, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Over 50 years and Pre-Marital Screening.
Our Family Health doctors can be visited at multiple outpatient locations:
• Community Health Centre (CHC) (at a highly subsidized rate) at the Main Hospital Campus
• Consulting Clinics (CC) and Executive Clinics at the Main Hospital Campus or at Clifton Medical Services
• Consulting Clinics (CC) at one of our four Secondary Hospitals
• Outreach Medical Centres including Clifton Medical Services or at one of our Integrated Medical Health Centres (IMS) (at a highly subsidized rate)
• Or our doctors can visit you at your corporate offices, schools and colleges by special arrangement.
Keeping in line with the hospital’s guiding principles of making quality healthcare accessible to all people, our Community Health Centre (CHC) and some Outreach Medical Centres enables patients to see our doctors at highly subsidized rates.
The Executive Clinics are designed for those patients who lead busy and hectic lives, where time is of essence, and prompt, efficient and a packaged service is required. Family Health also offers specialized services to corporate clients who can be seen 24/7 at their office or home location. In addition, wellness packages can be made available to corporates, schools and colleges.
The Family Health doctor is usually the primary and central point person for managing an individual’s health. At the Aga Khan University Hospital, we have multiple specialties all under one roof. This enables our Family Health Service Line doctors to routinely work closely with other Specialty Service Lines in the hospital. When necessary, your Family Health doctor can refer you to a specific specialized doctor. In turn, this ensures a coordinated and multidisciplinary approach for all our patients.

What's New
Welcome to GI (Gastrointestinal Medicine) and Surgery
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The GI (Gastrointestinal Medicine) and Surgery Service Line at the Aga Khan University Hospital is an established team in the field of medicine and surgery, focussed on medical precision whilst diagnosing and treating patients. Our expert surgeons are internationally trained and highly experienced in managing simple to complex and high-risk cases. Our nurses and technicians working within the Service Line are specially trained in the field of surgery to provide the best possible care before, during and after the operation. They work closely with the surgeons to ensure that the patient treatment plans are carefully followed. Patients with complex conditions receive specialized care that can help speed up the recovery process. Our medical knowledge and skills are supplemented with the most advanced surgical technology available across the country. Our operating theatres are world class and follow international standards to ensure the patient’s safety at all times.
The conditions managed by the GI (Gastrointestinal Medicine) and Surgery Service Line include but are not limited to hernia, gallstones, appendicitis, hepatitis, ulcers and cancer. Our plastic surgeons offer procedures in but not limited to, liposuction, cleft lip correction and tummy tuck. Our breast surgeons offer procedures and management of benign as well as cancerous breast diseases.
The Aga Khan University Hospital has multiple specialties all under one roof. This enables all our doctors from across the hospital to work together to offer patients a comprehensive treatment plan that can address the whole body, instead of adopting a single approach towards an isolated set of symptoms in one part of the body. Every patient is different and our doctors are dedicated to ensuring that this is reflected through the care they deliver before, during and after all surgeries and procedures.
Welcome to Heart, Lungs and Vascular
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The Heart, Lungs and Vascular Service Line at the Aga Khan University Hospital offers the most advanced and comprehensive cardiac, pulmonary and vascular care across the country.
Our team of Cardiologists, Cardiac Surgeons, Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Vascular Surgeons, Cardiac Nurses and Imaging Technicians, work together to deliver specialized and individualized care for our patients suffering from heart disease and disorders. Our cardiac services offer a full range of primary prevention, diagnostic (laboratory testing, clinical imaging, cardiopulmonary) to interventional (angiograph, angiogram), surgical (coronary artery bypass graft, also known as CABG) and rehabilitation options. This is the largest centre of its kind in the region, helping in the better diagnosis and treatment of cardiac diseases.
Our Pulmonary and Critical Care Services are equipped with the state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facilities for patients with pulmonary diseases and those who need critical care. Patients can rely on our highly qualified pulmonary and critical care doctors, surgeons, nurses and technicians to manage simple to complex cases. These include, but are not limited to, asthma, allergies, bronchitis, tuberculosis, pneumonia and cancer.
The Aga Khan University Hospital has multiple specialties all under one roof. This enables our doctors in the Heart, Lungs and Vascular service line to work closely with doctors from other service lines in the hospital and ensure our patients receive a holistic health treatment approach.
Welcome to Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Diabetes & Endocrinology)
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The Internal Medicine Service Line at The Aga Khan University Hospital is comprised of highly trained and experienced Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease and Endocrinology specialists. The medical team is equipped to perform advanced diagnostics and treatment for a wide range of diseases and conditions.
A doctor specialized in Internal Medicine is trained to diagnose, treat and manage patients who come into the Emergency suffering with diseases and conditions for which they need to be admitted into the hospital.
Our Endocrinologists diagnose, treat and manage a wide variety of conditions including but not limited to, diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2), abnormal cholesterol (dyslipidaemia), metabolic and thyroid diseases.
Our Infectious Disease doctors diagnose, treat and manage a whole range of diseases including but not limited to dengue, hepatitis, cholera, malaria and typhoid.
The Aga Khan University Hospital has multiple specialties all under one roof. This enables our doctors in the Internal Medicine service line to work closely with doctors from other service lines in the hospital and ensure our patients receive a holistic approach to their health treatment plan.
Welcome to Kidney and Bladder (Nephrology, Urology and Kidney Transplant)
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The Aga Khan University Hospital offers comprehensive nephrology, urology and renal transplant services that meet international standards. We continuously work to enhance our services by pursuing excellence in education, clinical research and medical technology. Our highly-qualified team consists of Nephrologists (kidney specialists), Urologists (specialists in bladder, prostate and male reproductive organs) and internationally trained renal surgeons.
The Kidney and Bladder Service Line uses an evidence-based approach and state of the art equipment to give accurate diagnoses and quality treatment. We provide treatment options for a wide range of medical issues, including but not limited to: kidney stones, acute kidney injuries (AKI), kidney failure, polycystic kidney disease, bladder issues, enlarged prostate and male infertility. We also treat various types of kidney and prostate related cancers in collaboration with our Oncology Service Line. These include kidney cancer, bladder cancer, penile cancer and testicular cancer.
We perform a number of specialised procedures including CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy), renal biopsy, haemodialysis, lithotripsy and urodynamics. Our offering of surgical procedures includes nephrectomy, radical prostatectomy and cystectomy.
We also offer a comprehensive kidney transplant program that is managed by a skilled team of surgeons, nurses, technicians and counselors. Our team provides exceptional care through customized treatment plans and we are one of the few programs in Pakistan that accepts complex cases.
The Aga Khan University Hospital has a wide range of specialties under one roof. Our nephrologists, urologists and surgeons work closely with doctors from other service lines in the hospital to ensure that our patients are given holistic treatment with a multidisciplinary approach.
Meet the Kidney and Bladder Leadership Team
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Dr. Nuzhat Faruqui,
Service Line Chief







Heena Khan,
Business Manager







Sajida Chagani,
Nurse Manager







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Welcome to Clinical Laboratories
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The Aga Khan University Hospital, Clinical Laboratory is a full service laboratory serving patients and doctors all over Pakistan. Our Clinical Laboratory network is comprised of the Main Clinical Laboratory that is located at the Main Hospital Campus in Karachi, several Regional and Stat Laboratories, and over 250 Laboratory Collection outlets (phlebotomy stations) around the country. All our Clinical Laboratory facilities are equipped with the latest machines, instruments and technologies.
Laboratory testing involves a complex set of procedures, equipment, technology and human skills in order to ensure accurate and timely results which doctors depend on for making diagnostic and treatment decisions. Given this complexity, any error occurring in any part of the laboratory cycle, from ordering tests to reporting, interpreting and reacting to results can translate into real harm for patients. We adopt a Total Quality Management System that helps ensure our laboratories establish, manage and monitor a testing process that provides an appropriate qualitative approach for patient testing care services. We regularly participate in External Quality Assurance Programmes for all available tests on our clinical laboratory menu.
Patients and doctors know that they can trust our reporting results for accuracy and speed because our facilities are managed by a team of highly trained and skilled Laboratory Technicians and are supported by experienced Clinical Pathologists (doctors specialized in the examination of organ, tissue, and bodily fluid specimens in order to help make the diagnosis of a disease).
Patients and doctors choose the Aga Khan University Clinical Laboratories because we offer:
• Same day and real time reporting of many test results.

• Critical test results reporting on an urgent basis directly to the consulting doctor or patient.

• Interpretation of reports by our Pathologists and Laboratory staff.

• A holistic service by matching all available data for each test and providing the patient or doctor with an informed report.

Our Clinical Laboratory is a full-service facility and has a range of testing services:

1. Clinical Chemistry (the study of chemical and biochemical mechanisms of the body in relation to disease, mostly through the analysis of body fluids such as blood or urine). Focused on patient safety, we provide accurate, precise and reliable test results for a wide range of complex test menus, performed on our state of the art equipment, monitored by qualified and credentialed laboratory technicians, with a robust internal quality control programme as well as an external quality control programme that complies with ISO (International Organization for Standardization), JCI (Joint Commission International), CLSI (Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute) and CAP (College of American Pathologists) guidelines for patient safety.

2. Histopathology (the examination of a biopsy or surgical specimen by a pathologist, after the specimen has been processed and histological sections have been placed onto glass slides). Histopathology reports are not machine produced. They require pathologists with vast knowledge, sub specialization skills and experience. We are the largest Histopathology Centre in Pakistan. We follow international protocols and formats, consistently maintain high reporting standards and continue to stay abreast of new developments and advancements in this field. Some of the most complex cases from all over the country, are referred to our laboratory for testing. Daily departmental consultation conferences are held to discuss difficult and challenging cases. We go all the way to reach accurate and conclusive diagnosis in difficult and challenging cases utilizing all ancillary techniques available without putting additional financial burden on the patient. Different types of cancers and diseases have different types of treatment. Therefore, accurate diagnosis is essential.
3. Molecular Pathology (the study and diagnosis of disease through the examination of molecules within organs, tissues or bodily fluids). Our test reporting is unique compared to other laboratories in Pakistan. Reports are provided in the context of other laboratory data and clinical findings, where available. Quality controls are included in each test so that both positive as well as negative samples can be reported with reliability. In the absence of such controls, there can be errors in reporting leading to false positives or false negatives which can result in either over treatment or under treatment of the patient, with hazardous consequences. Any possible discrepancies or borderline results are retested without extra cost to the patient.

4. Hemostasis (testing for blood clotting). We get referrals from all over the country for the diagnosis of inherited and acquired bleeding disorders and hemoglobinopathies. Besides this, we offer an extensive test-screening menu for thrombophilia that covers all aspects of the disease, distinguishing us from other laboratories all over the country. We have a fully automated system for CBC (complete blood count) and peripheral blood smear which has significantly decreased the turnaround times. With the introduction of laboratory automation, quality assurance has risen to a new level. Instruments have been interfaced with laboratory systems, reducing human error as much as possible in analytical procedures but without compromising the level of care. Quality assurance is practiced in our laboratory results in precise and accurate reports. When necessary, we perform, complete immunohistochemical tests on bone marrow biopsies free of cost for the diagnosis of malignant hematological disorders.

5. Microbiology (the study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi). We are the only Microbiology Laboratory in Pakistan that has been given the status of Supra National Lab for the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) by the World Health Organization. The Mycobacteriology test menu offers a wide range of conventional, automated and molecular based tests for the diagnosis of tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections. In addition, we are the only microbiology setup in Pakistan that has Medically Qualified Doctors with expertise in sub-specialties such as Mycology, Virology, Parasitology, Immunology, Molecular Biology and Infection Control. Our Medically Qualified Doctors are sought after for consultations on antimicrobial therapy, antibiotic stewardship and infection control throughout the country. We follow international standard protocols for reporting strategies. We have a specialized set-up for performing Food and Environmental Microbiology. Our laboratories are critically monitored and quality controlled with a wide range of microbiology media and reagents of international standards.
Besides providing clinical services the faculty and technical staff members working with the Clinical Laboratories are aggressively involved in Laboratory based medical research and teaching. They also conduct Continuing Medical Education (CME) programmes nationwide not only for students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, but also for the medical physician community at large.
The Patient Welfare Program ensures access to high quality laboratory services for the less privileged patient community. This program is offered at over 189 Phlebotomy Stations across Pakistan. For details click here
What's New
Welcome to Mind and Brain (Neurosciences)
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The Mind and Brain (Neurosciences) Service Line at the Aga Khan University Hospital is home to the largest number of certified neurologists (specialized in brain and spine medicine), neurosurgeons (specialized in brain and spine surgery), psychiatrists and psychologists (specialized in mental health problems) in Pakistan. Our internationally trained and diverse team of doctors, surgeons and nurses allows the Mind and Brain Service Line to offer excellence in adult and child clinical practice and maintain the highest standards for diagnostic and therapeutic services. They lead the way in their respective fields of expertise by ensuring that they keep up with the latest techniques and technology.
Our neurologists offer a wide range of modern, specialized and comprehensive programmes that include but are not limited to diagnose and treat, stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s, neuromuscular, movement disorder and headache patients. We established the first stroke unit in Pakistan and offer a weekly stroke clinic using a multidisciplinary team approach. Our Epilepsy Programme is the first of its kind in the country with a state-of-the-art Epilepsy Monitoring Unit that offers a well established video-EEG (electroencephalogram is a test used to detect abnormalities related to the electrical activity of the brain) monitoring service that is used in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy and ‘undiagnosed spells’. Epilepsy surgeries have now been successfully performed under this programme. The Headache Programme offers neurological evaluation and therapy for common and complicated headache syndromes. We offer weekly clinics that provide patient access to our experienced headache specialists for this common but often seriously disabling ailment.
Our neurosurgeons are certified to perform a range of surgeries related to the brain and spine. We are the first outside of North America to introduce an organised system approach for Awake Craniotomy (the skull bone flap is lifted to remove a brain tumour whilst the patient is awake) performed with the use of a Neuro-Robotic Exoscope that enhances surgical precision and shortens patient recovery time.
Our psychiatrists and psychologists are sought after in Pakistan, due to their unique international qualifications and experience, in treating various adult, child and adolescent mental health conditions. Our comprehensive and multidisciplinary programmes include but are not limited to the child learning and behaviour, parent and child support and caregiver support programmes.
The Mind and Brain (Neurosciences) Service Line at the Aga Khan University Hospital offers specialized Clinical Neurophysiology Services that are built with the state-of-the-art modern equipment. Special procedures offered include nerve conduction studies; electromyography; autonomic testing; evoked potentials; EEG, continuous EEG monitoring and video-EEG. Intra-operative monitoring allows our neurosurgeons and orthopeadic surgeons (bone and joint) to work closely together in performing complicated surgeries with greater patient safety.
We have a well-equipped sleep laboratory that routinely performs sleep studies for the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders including sleep apnoea (stop breathing for a short time, especially when sleeping). This is a multidisciplinary sleep programme that ensures patients receive the best possible care through close collaboration between neurologists, pulmonologists, ear, nose & throat specialists, dental surgeons and psychiatrists.
Each patient comes with their own unique problem and our doctors understand this. They will work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan. Our medical teams understand that Mind and Brain diseases can be debilitating and in many cases the patients and their families may need additional support. For this reason, our medical teams have facilitated various patient support groups, where patients and their families can meet and talk to others who are facing similar situations.
Our expertise goes beyond delivering the best medical care. Research is an integral part of the Service Line and our doctors have collectively published more than a hundred research papers in both national and international journals.
Welcome to Bone and Joints, Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine (Orthopaedics)
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The Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Service Line at the Aga Khan University Hospital provides a broad spectrum of diagnostic and treatment options to patients suffering from bone, joint, ligament, tendon, muscle and nerve diseases and injuries that cause pain and affect mobility. The Service Line consists of a team of highly qualified and experienced doctors, surgeons and nurses, specialized in orthopaedics, rheumatology and sport medicine. The services that are offered by our team of experts include but are not limited to, broken bones, fractures, sport injuries, knee replacement, hip replacement, rheumatic diseases and muscular skeletal diseases.
Our Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Service Line specialists work closely with and are supported by clinical imaging (radiology), laboratory, pharmacy, physiotherapy and rehabilitation specialists.

Patients can access our services by making an initial appointment to consult our specialists at the consulting clinics. Following a full evaluation, your doctor will discuss with you the treatment options and develop a treatment plan. This may involve surgery that requires hospital admission for overnight stay or you might be managed in our day care surgery services. Your doctor may refer you for physiotherapy, occupational therapy and pain management. These services provide patients with the support and treatment needed for a quick recovery and to be able to perform routine chores smoothly once again. In the case of a severe accident or trauma, patients can come to the emergency at our Main Hospital Campus.

The Aga Khan University Hospital has multiple specialties all under one roof. This enables our doctors in the Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine service line to work closely with doctors from other service lines in the hospital and ensure our patients receive a holistic approach to meet their health care needs.

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Meet the Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Leadership Team
Welcome to Oncology (Cancer Care)
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The Oncology Service Line at the Aga Khan University Hospital consists of a specialised team of certified, highly trained and experienced oncologists, radiation oncologists, haematologists, surgeons, nurses and technicians who treat specific adult and child cancers and haematological disorders.
Our Oncology experts work with each patient to develop an individualized comprehensive treatment plan to address their specific disease. To aid in accurate and prompt diagnosis, the service line is fully supported by the radiology (including the latest PET-CT scanner), laboratory, pathology and blood bank departments within the hospital. Following diagnosis, our doctors will discuss with you the best treatment options that may involve chemotherapy, surgery and/or radiation therapy. Patients can come to our Day Care Oncology Unit supported by specialized nursing care for outpatient chemotherapy and blood transfusions. If radiation is part of the plan, patients can feel confident with the fact that we have the latest equipment and technology for this therapy.
Since the Aga Khan University Hospital is a tertiary care hospital with many different services all under one roof, our oncology patients receive multidisciplinary medical attention from doctors and nurses in the emergency room, intensive care unit (ICU), special care units, coronary care units, haemodialysis and diagnostic units, if needed. In addition, several specialised clinics for oncology patients are offered such as the anti-coagulation clinic, palliative care and nutrition clinic for a holistic approach to patient care.
Every case of cancer is different and at the Aga Khan University Hospital, our oncology experts recognise this only too well. Our oncologists have set up multiple site-specific tumour boards where cases are routinely discussed to determine the best course of action for our cancer patients.
The Oncology service line also offers bone marrow transplantation for various benign and malignant haematological disorders in its state-of-the art bone marrow transplant unit staffed with expert doctors, nurses and allied health professionals. Our experts can provide autologous, allogeneic and haplo-indentical transplantation techniques, using both myeloablative and reduced intensity conditioning.
Our specialists understand that cancer can be difficult for patients and their families, sometimes leaving you confused, alone and lost. At the Aga Khan University Hospital, patients can attend specific support groups to speak with other patients and families who are going through similar situations. Doctors and nurses also attend to provide tips and information on how to deal with the disease.
The Aga Khan University Hospital has developed a comprehensive cancer registry, which allows a better understanding of the epidemiology of cancer in Pakistan. This also enables avenues for research, looking at biomarkers and potential treatment options than can result in improved patient care.


Children's Haematology Oncology Party 2018
The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) hosted its annual Children's Haematology Oncology Party on Friday, 9 March 2018. The event included fun-filled activities like face painting, zumba and puppet shows for children who are cancer survivors and those undergoing treatment.



World Head and Neck Cancer Day
Root cause for 200,000 deaths across the globe annually.

Head and Neck Cancer Support Group Session
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Oncology Service Line successfully organised a Head and Neck Cancer Support Group session on 27thJuly 2017. The support group is for patients and survivors of Head and Neck Cancer.
Welcome to the Anaesthesiology, Operating Rooms and CSSD Service Line
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The Anaesthesiology, Operating Rooms (OR) and CSSD (Central Sterile Supply Department) Service Line at The Aga Khan University Hospital provides anaesthesia and other OR facilities for all surgical procedures, intensive care to critically ill surgical patients in the surgical intensive care unit (SICU), as well as acute and chronic pain management services. Our service line has a mix of skilled anaesthesiologists (doctors specially trained to keep you unconscious, free of pain during the surgery or help you manage long term pain), qualified nurses and highly trained anaesthesia and surgical technicians. We are committed to delivering compassionate, ethical, accessible and high quality care to all patients requiring anaesthesia, intensive care and pain services.
Welcome to Pharmacy
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Pharmacy Services at the Aga Khan University Hospital are one of the most innovative and comprehensive institutional pharmacies in Pakistan. Our pharmacies are trusted for delivering high quality and authentic medicines. We have a robust team of highly qualified pharmacists and technicians who are skilled and knowledgeable about the medicines we dispense. Our pharmacists are trained to offer counselling to our patients to ensure that they receive the maximum therapeutic effect from their medicines, avoid any reactions or harmful effects and clearly understand the side effects. Our pharmacy program is for patients visiting the hospital clinics and centres, as well as patients admitted into the hospital (inpatients). Our inpatient pharmacy service is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Main Hospital Campus pharmacy is a state-of-the-art facility built with a sterile intravenous solution preparation area and separate cytotoxic drug preparation area. We are the first hospital in Pakistan to provide centralised and decentralised clinical services to our patients. This means that we have pharmacies located within the hospital floors and wards, which help to avoid medication errors and make our distribution process more efficient. In addition, we have initiated a number of different practices such as our computerised physician order entry system (CPOE), modified unit dose drug distribution system and therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) to ensure medications delivered to our patients in the hospital wards are safe, correct and are of the right dosage.
Welcome to Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation and Nutrition Services
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Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation and Nutrition Services (Professional Services) at the Aga Khan University Hospital provide quality and comprehensive programs for adults and children. The service line consists of highly qualified and trained physiotherapists and registered dieticians.
Welcome to Physiotherapy
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Physiotherapy Services at The Aga Khan University Hospital provide a compassionate and comprehensive program for adults and children in overcoming physical, neurological, cognitive impairments and disabilities caused by injury or disease. Our physiotherapy practices meet International Quality Standards such as Joint Commission International (JCI).

All our physiotherapists are highly trained, equipped with sophisticated equipment and work within an interdisciplinary medical team to provide examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and interventions towards achieving the treatment goals of every patient. The program is designed to restore the patient’s physical functions, relieve pain and minimise the psychological, social and vocational impact of the injury or disease. Patients can access our services by visiting the clinic (outpatients) or are offered the service if they are admitted to the hospital (inpatients) or through our outreach medical centres and home health services where we will come to your doorstep.


Our Physiotherapy Locations
Our Physiotherapy Services
Other Physiotherapy Services
Welcome to Food & Nutrition Services
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The Nutrition Service Line at the Aga Khan University Hospital consists of a team of highly experienced clinical registered dieticians (RD) and food service professionals, who are equipped with modern modalities to provide comprehensive clinical nutrition care and meals to admitted patients and visitors.
Our clinical dieticians and food service professionals work closely together to ensure that:
• The meal requirements of patients, families and visitors are appropriately met

• Meals are prepared in a safe and hygienic manner

Nutrition Clinics
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Welcome to Advanced Rehabilitation Services
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Advanced Rehabilitation Services at The Aga Khan University Hospital provide a caring and comprehensive rehabilitation program for children, adults and elderly in overcoming physical, social and mental problems caused by illness, injury or after a surgery. Our rehabilitation programmes meet International Quality Standards such as Joint Commission International (JCI).
Our rehabilitation team are highly trained and equipped to work with sophisticated equipment. We use an interdisciplinary medical team approach to provide examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and interventions towards achieving the treatment goals of every patient. The program is designed to restore the patient’s physical functions, relieve pain and minimise the psychological, social and vocational impact of the injury or disease. Patients can access our services at the Aga Khan University Sports and Rehabilitation Centre.
The Rehabilitation interdisciplinary medical team may be comprised of several different health care professionals including but not limited to: Physiotherapist, Speech Therapist, Cardiologist, Rehabilitation Nurse, Neurologist, Nutritionist, Orthopaedic Consultant, Occupational Therapist, Orthotist and Prosthetist.


Our Advanced Rehabilitation Location
Our Advanced Rehabilitation Services
Advanced Rehabilitation Services
Our Aga Khan University Hospital Sports and Rehabilitation Services can be accessed at:

Main Hospital Campus Physiotherapy, Stadium Road, Karachi
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Mon – Sat)
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Sun)
021 3486 1662/1674
Welcome to Teeth (Dentistry) and Skin (Dermatology)
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The Teeth and Skin Service Line at the Aga Khan University Hospital provides state-of-the-art dental and dermatology facilities for patients seeking diagnosis, treatment and care for their teeth and skin.
Our team of highly qualified and experienced dentists and dental hygienists are equipped to treat and manage every dental problem and provide solutions to aesthetic issues. Our services include but are not limited to, tooth ache, routine dental care (6 monthly or annual check-ups), teeth straightening (orthodontics), dentures, crowns, bridges, implants, fillings (prosthodontics), root canals (endodontics), tooth removal (surgery), teeth cleaning and whitening (cosmetics). Patients can feel safe and confident with our Dental Team who provide service in a clean environment following international dental standards for treatment, hygiene and sterilisation.
Our team of highly qualified and experienced dermatologists and nurses provide services to treat and manage a wide range of skin conditions, including but not limited to, acne, hives, psoriasis, moles and eczema.
The Aga Khan University Hospital has multiple specialties all under one roof. This enables our dental and dermatology medical teams to work closely with doctors from other service lines in the hospital and ensure our patients receive a holistic approach to meet their health care needs.
Welcome to Women’s Health Care (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
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The Women’s Health Care Service Line at the Aga Khan University Hospital provides high quality, compassionate, research based care to women seeking guidance, counselling and treatment for their reproductive and gynaecological concerns.
Our team of internationally trained obstetricians (doctors trained to treat pregnant women and deliver babies), gynaecologists (doctors trained to treat women's diseases, especially those of the reproductive organs), specialized nurses and technicians are equipped to diagnose, treat and manage a broad range of diseases and conditions. Our comprehensive services include but are not limited to, pregnancy including high-risk patients, labour and delivery, menstrual disorders (irregular cycle, pain during periods, abnormal vaginal bleeding), pelvic pain, vaginal itching, vaginal discharge, breast pain and lumps.
Our services can be accessed through our consultation clinics, day care surgery or overnight admissions.
The Aga Khan University Hospital has multiple specialties all under one roof. This enables our team of obstetricians, gynaecologists and specialized nurses to work closely with doctors from other service lines in the hospital. The goal is to ensure that every treatment plan is customized to each woman’s health care needs towards achieving a safe labour and delivery (if pregnant) or otherwise overall better health at every stage of her life.
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