Job Title: Medical Technician                                                                        

Location: CHC Garamchashma-Lower Chitral, 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.

The Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P) is seeking an experienced Medical Technician, reporting to the Unit Incharge.

Summary of the Role

The Medical Technician is responsible for supporting clinical services by assisting in patient care, dispensing prescribed medicines, performing basic clinical procedures, and maintaining medical equipment and supplies. The role includes assisting medical staff in OPD, Emergency, and minor procedures, ensuring proper documentation, and maintaining infection prevention and control standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists Medical Officers in patient examination and treatment.
• Dispenses medicines as prescribed by authorized medical staff.
• Prepares and maintain OPD and emergency rooms.
• Measures and records vital signs (BP, pulse, temperature, respiration).
• Assists in minor surgical procedures and wound dressing.
• Provides first aid and basic emergency care.
• Prepares patients for procedures and assists during examinations.
• Maintains patient flow and assist in triage where required.
• Assists during emergency cases and resuscitation procedures.
• Prepares emergency trays and ensure availability of supplies.
• Assists in wound management and minor procedures.
• Supports patient referral processes when required.
• Maintains and ensures proper functioning of medical equipment.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments after use.
• Reports faulty equipment to the supervisor.
• Ensures readiness of equipment in OPD and emergency areas.
• Follows infection prevention and control protocols.
• Maintains cleanliness of assigned clinical areas.
• Disposes of medical waste according to standard procedures.
• Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately.
• Maintains patient records and registers as assigned.
• Maintains stock registers for medicines and supplies.
• Assists in preparation of daily and monthly reports.
• Coordinates with doctors, nurses, and other staff.
• Assists in smooth functioning of OPD and emergency services.
• Participates in training sessions and staff meetings.
• Performs any other tasks as assigned by the Line Manager.

Eligibility Criteria

• Diploma in Health, Diploma in Pharmacy will be preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience.
• Knowledge of basic clinical procedures.
• Maintain professional behavior with patients and staff.
• Follows duty rosters and maintain punctuality.
• 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.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) through one of the following links by the closing date.

https://resume.brightspyre.com/

https://www.mansab.org/

Closing Date: September 30, 2026

Additional Information

1. 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.
2. 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”.
3. Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification.
4. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Pakistan.
5. Please note that AKHS does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
6. 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.