Job Summary

Background: Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P) runs one of the largest not-for-profit private healthcare systems in the country, with a focus on the regions of Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Sindh. Its core focus includes initiatives for hard-to-reach populations through services like outreach clinics, training of community midwives to provide low-cost health services in remote areas, screening for non-communicable diseases, and digital health solutions.

 Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan is looking for a competent Registered Nurse base at Aga Khan Health Center-Gahkuch

Role and Responsibilities:

Community Outreach, Registry & Capacity Building:

• Register elderly individuals into the Elderly Care (EC) registry in line with project guidelines.
• Conduct ICOPE screenings at BHCs and during outreach activities and enroll eligible older adults into the EC roster.
• Organize and conduct community outreach camps to provide ICOPE screenings, basic counselling and lifestyle coaching.
• Ensure enrollment of registered older adults into subscribed care packages.
• Plan and deliver education and capacity-building sessions for communities and community caregivers to strengthen support for older adults.
• Support the RONAQ initiative by engaging participants and peer coaches, conducting follow-ups, and facilitating referrals when required.

 Care Coordination and Referrals:

• Develop individualized care plans in consultation with clinicians based on patient needs.
• Conduct home visits and outreach activities to ensure continuity of care when required.
• Identify referral needs and facilitate timely consultations with physicians and specialized services.
• Collaborate with physicians, LHVs, caregivers, and patients to ensure appropriate medications, lifestyle modifications, and therapy services.
• Report complications, concerns, or changes in patient condition promptly to physicians.

 Basic Nursing and Clinical Support:

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Conduct detailed patient and environmental assessments related to outreach and home health needs.
• Carry out assessments through ICOPE protocols of elderly patients and provide supportive nursing care.
• Administer medications through appropriate routes (oral, IV, etc.) as prescribed on a need basis.
• Identify signs and symptoms of infection and provide wound care, including long-term catheter management.
• Monitor and demonstrate effective use of electronic monitoring equipment.

Patient Education, Counselling & Psychosocial Support:

• Provide individual and family education on disease management, preventive care, and lifestyle modification.
• Offer counselling and guidance to patients and caregivers to improve adherence to care plans.
• Identify psychological or mental health concerns and facilitate referrals to specialized mental health services.
• Provide palliative care awareness and basic support to minimize unnecessary hospitalizations.

Documentation, Reporting & Compliance:

• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date medical records, healthcare algorithms, and log sheets for all patient interactions.
• Adhere strictly to project protocols, clinical guidelines and standards.
• Participate in trainings provided by the project and apply learned practices in service delivery.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma course for Registered Nurse. Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BScN), post-RN BScN will be preferred
• 1-2 years of work experience in clinical settings, trained or experienced in palliative care/geriatric nursing care will be an asset
• Valid practicing license from Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC)
• Certification in Basic Life Support, Safe Medication Administration and Intravenous Cannulation, NG insertion, Foley’s catheterization
• Ability to assess, plan and manage patient care with expertise as per protocols
• Willingness to work in flexible timings
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including communication skills
• Able to use digital applications on tablets, mobile, laptops
• Basic Computer Skills/Microsoft Office

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview. AKHS, P is an equal opportunity employer and females are encouraged to apply.”  

Considering the urgency of positions, interviews will be conducted on rolling basis

AKHS is committed to reducing our impact on climate and the environment and have set ourselves the goal of striving for net-zero carbon operations by 2030. All staff is expected to take part in making this a reality. The Registered Nurse accompanied with his/her Line Manager is expected to identify and understand which aspects of his/her work have 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 February 08, 2026