Technologist – Ophthalmology

Entity

Aga Khan University Hospital

Department

Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction

The Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 290+ Clinical Laboratories, 30+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital provides Zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health systems offers generous Patient Welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopting 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.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible to:

• Perform ophthalmic diagnostic tests using specialized equipment, including OCT, visual field analysis, pachymetry, keratometry, A/B scan, fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA), topography and other ophthalmic investigations
• Prepare examination and procedure rooms and ensure equipment is functional, available and well maintained
• Assist ophthalmologists during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Ensure patient safety, infection prevention and compliance with JCIA and departmental quality standards
• Provide patient support, maintain efficient clinic flow and address patient queries
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, equipment maintenance and departmental audits
• Perform other departmental responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

You should have:

• Intermediate qualification; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Diploma/Degree in Ophthalmic Technology or equivalent Ophthalmic Technician training from a recognized institute
• Valid BLS certification; intravenous cannulation certification (where applicable).
• At least 1-2 years of ophthalmic technician experience.
• Proficiency in ophthalmic diagnostic equipment and procedures.
• Good communication, interpersonal and computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team with a strong commitment to patient safety and service excellence.
• Willingness to work shifts and extended hours as needed.​​​​

Note: ​​​​ Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.