The Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan is seeking a seasoned and Dynamic Screening Doctor/Dentist for its Karachi Region.

Key Responsibilities:

Screening and Preventive Clinical Care:

• Perform oral health screenings, dental cleanings (scaling and polishing), and fluoride applications.
• Take dental histories, chart oral health status, and assist in diagnosing gum disease or other oral conditions.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques, diet, and lifestyle practices to promote good oral health.
• Identify patients requiring further dental or medical intervention and assist in referrals.
• Perform all kinds of procedures and treatments that come under AKHSP’s scope.
• Maintain accurate documentation of screenings, counseling, procedures, and referrals.
• Keep track and follow up with patients referred to for further dental procedures not available at AKHSP center.
• Attend meetings as request by management

Patient Education & Counseling:

• Provide one-on-one and group-based oral health education within the health center and during outreach camps.
• Conduct oral hygiene awareness sessions for walk-in patients, attendants, and community members.
• Distribute educational materials and promote regular dental visits and preventive care.

Outreach & Community Engagement:

• Participate in outreach activities and camps
• Act as a liaison with local stakeholders and communities to promote oral health initiatives.
• Willing to work at different centers as assigned by manager

Other Requirements:

• Punctuality and regularity
• Excellent communication skills
• Appropriate customer dealing
• Able to work under pressure
• Willing to work at different centres
• Basic to advance computer skills
• Willing to work beyond office hours, if needed

Qualification & Experience:

• BDS and any additional clinical degree such as diploma and master’s would be preferred
• 1-2 years of relevant experience including clinical experience
• Ability to use digital tools
• Excellent communication and customer dealing skills

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 are expected to take part in making this a reality. The Screening Doctor/Dentist accompanied with his/her Line Manager(s) 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.