Wednesday, February 29, 2012

UPCOMING CME IN UAE


ULTRASOUND CERTIFICATE & DIPLOMA COURSE FROM UK UNIVERSITY
Starts on September, 2012
These Courses are from a Reputed UK University
There are 3 Sets:
1.      9 months                                             60 credits
2.      18 months                                           120 credits
3.      MSc Ultrasound                                  160 credits                              2 – 3 years
From there, the only advantage is that while working here, you can only maintain your patient’s record and to get credit.
Time to time for 3-4 days session on every 1-2 months will be arranged here to give all Theory and Clinical Guidance. Some monthly Courses will also be arranged at weekends.
The Fee for one Course is around 70,000 AED/ year in installment to pay. All assistance will be provided with us for books, material, written work, and etc.
The Candidates can quit at after 60 credits or after 120 and get the Certificate accordingly. The degree is recognized by CASE/ British Ultrasound Society.
Requirements:
For those who do not have MRCOG needs Academic IELTS Score of 7 or PEARSON English Test with the score of 60 – 65. For MRCOG Degree holder – English Language Test is not required.


FOR REGISTRATION:
Send your CV to Dr. Reeta Kumar

Contact Details:
Mobile: 00971-557800291
Telephone: 00971-65304900 Ext. 0



LAPAROSCOPY (CME HOURS OFFERED)
Four Days Full Practice Training Workshop is going to be held on 10 – 13 / 05 / 2012 (4 Days) at Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Workshop’s Content: Explanation & Application of all Laparoscopy & Tower Instruments, Practice Access Techniques, Eye Coordination, Tissue Approximation, Knotting Suturing Technique, Roeder Knot, Meltzer Knot, Tumbler Square Knot, Dandee Jamming Knot, Intracorporeal & Extracorporeal Suturing Aberdeen Termination and Real time Training on Real Animal Tissue with modern Trainers from Richard Wolf.


LAPAROSCOPY [SUTURING & KNOTTING] (CME HOURS OFFERED)
Suturing & Knotting Training Workshop & Practice is going to be held on 12 – 13/ 05 / 2012 (2 Days) at Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Workshop’s Content: Roeder Knot, Meltzer Knot, Tumbler Square Knot, Dandee Jamming Knot, Continuous and Interrupted Suturing, Intracorporeal and Extracorporeal Suturing Aberdeen Termination Real time Training on Real Animal Tissue with modern Trainers from Richard Wolf. 


DOPPLER & 3D / 4D ULTRASOUND WORKSHOP (CME HOURS OFFERED)
Doppler and 3D/ 4D Ultrasound Workshop is going to be held on May, 2012 (2 Days) at Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Workshop’s Content: For Doppler- Basic Principles of Doppler, Pulsed Color Velocity, Doppler investigations in Fetal and Maternal Circulation, Artefacts and Errors, Role of Doppler in Gynaecology and Role of Doppler in Assessment and Management of IUGR. For 3D/ 4D Ultrasound Proper Assessment of Gestational Age and Fetal Anomalies, Basic Component of Fetal Anatomy, Important of Gestaional Age to perform 3D/ 4D, How To Get The Proper Image, Safety in Mother and Fetus and Hands – on in Small  Group.






UPDATES IN OVULATION INDUCTION, INFERTILITY & ULTRASOUND (CME HOURS OFFERED)
Updates in Ovulation Induction, Infertility & Ultrasound is going to be held on 15 -16 June, 2012 (2 days) at Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Program’s Content: Different regimes of Ovulation Induction and its Pitfalls, Different Gonadotrophins for Ovarian Stimulation, Triggering Ovulation for final maturation of Oocytes, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Ovulation Induction Regime, Abnormal Stimulation and Other Ovulatory Disorders, Prediction and Prevention of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, Role of Vaginal Sonography for Patient Evaluation and Ovulation Monitoring.





HYSTERESCOPY WORKSHOP (CME HOURS OFFERED)
Hysterescopy Workshop is going to be held on 17 -18 June, 2012 at Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Course’s Outlines: Instrument’s Details and its Uses for Diagnostic and Operative Hysterescopy, Procedure Complications and how to Prevent it, Diagnostic Hysterescopy especially Office, Hysterescopy & its Establishment in Outdoor Practice, Role of Hysterescopic Endometrium in Cases of Fibroid, Removal of Septae, Hysterescopic Sterilization, and Endometrial Ablation.


For registration/ any inquiries, please contact:
Dr. Reeta Kumar (Director),
Mobile: 00971 – 557800291,
Tel.: 00971 – 65304900 Ext. 0
E-mail: reeta41@live.com and or

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

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Sunday, February 5, 2012

JOB OPPORTUNITIES: FEBRUARY 5, 2012

MEDICAL JOB/TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:

JOB OPPORTUNITIES



PATEL HOSPITAL, KARACHI

OT Technicians are required:
§  Diploma in OT Technician. 
§  One year experience.
§  Excellent Pay scale according to experience.
§  Apply by submitting CVs till Saturday, February 18, 2012 (hr@patel-hospital.org.pk).


RMOs are required in the following Specialties: 
·       ICU
·       Surgery
·       Emergency

§  MBBS. 
§  One year experience.
§  Excellent Pay scale according to experience.
§  Apply by submitting CVs till Saturday, February 18, 2012 (hr@patel-hospital.org.pk).

Registered Nurses & Registered Midwifes (Female) are required in the following Specialties: 
·       ICU, CCU
·       Emergency
·       Obs/Gyn
·       Nursing Department

§  Diploma in Nursing with registered PNC.
§  Diploma in Midwifery with Registered PNC.
§  One year experience.
§  Excellent Pay scale according to experience.
§  Apply by submitting CVs till Saturday, February 18, 2012 (hr@patel-hospital.org.pk).

Medical Secretary for Consultant Anaesthesia:
§  One year experience.
§  Excellent Pay scale according to experience.
§  Apply by submitting CVs till Saturday, February 18, 2012 (hr@patel-hospital.org.pk).

Short Listed candidates will be called for an interview.



Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre
Excellent Career Opportunities

SKMCH is a specialist tertiary care cancer centre built and funded by charitable donations and dedicated to provide the best possible cancer care to all patients. SKMCH & RC is a comprehensive and modern cancer care facility fully equipped and staffed to treat all types of cancer. As part of its mission statement, the hospital is committed to training medical and allied health professionals and is recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan for training in a number of disciplines. The hospital has a team of UK- and US-trained physicians who provide state of the art diagnostic, treatment and support facilities to its cancer patients. SKMCH&RC is pleased to invite applications for the following positions:

Interventional Radiology Fellowship


One year clinical fellowship in interventional radiology with major streams covering Vascular and Interventional Radiology (VIR) and Interventional Neuroradiology commencing from February 2012. The selected individual is expected to provide clinical service in the area of VIR and Interventional Neuroradiology, learn pre and post-procedural care in addition to procedural skills and provide on-going support and consultation to clinical services. The programme is based at the Department of Radiology and is supervised by our fully-trained interventional radiologists.

Eligibility Criteria:
Ø   MBBS
Ø   FRCR / FCPS.
Ø   Minimum 4 years of approved Radiology training experience.

Fellowship in Medical Oncology

The Fellowship in Medical Oncology is a part of an established Medical Oncology training programme recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan. The fellowship training period is 3 years, leading to the FCPS in Medical Oncology on successful completion of training and passing the college examination.

Close to 5000 new cancer patients are seen annually. There is special emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to management of cancer with site specialist teams comprising of medical, radiation, and surgical oncologists, specialty physicians, radiologists and pathologists. This offers a unique training experience for the trainees to learn and understand all aspects of management of solid tumours and haematological malignancies, which will prepare them to become well trained, highly qualified oncologists of international standards. In addition, there is a strong emphasis on research, with a number of cancer treatment trials in progress at any time.

Fellows, who successfully complete the required training, succeed in obtaining the FCPS in Medical Oncology and have the requisite overseas experience, will be eligible for appointment at a consultant level at SKMCH & RC.

Fellows who perform very well during their training may be offered an additional year of training at an affiliated institution in the US or the UK, which will be arranged by SKMCH & RC. 

Job Description:
Ø The training post(s) is for a period of 3 years.
Ø The selected candidate(s) will rotate through various site specialist oncology teams over 3 years to allow exposure to the whole range of oncology. They will be supervised by consultant oncologists during each attachment with regular appraisals to ensure adequate progress in training.
Ø The selected candidate(s) will be involved in patient care in outpatient clinics, inpatient floors, and in the chemotherapy bay.
Ø They will participate in an on call rota for assessment and management of patients presenting to the emergency assessment room.
Ø They will be expected to participate in the academic activities of the department including presentations, research, audit, and teaching junior doctors and nurses.


Eligibility Criteria:

Ø   FCPS in internal medicine.

Fellowship in Surgical Oncology

Applications are invited for a two year fellowship programme in Surgical Oncology, which is approved by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan and is due to commence in March 2012. FCPS in Surgical Oncology is awarded on successful completion of training and passing the college examination.  There is scope for a further period of advanced, site-specialised training for an additional one year, by mutual consensus of the trainee and the supervisors.

Close to 5000 new cancer patients are seen annually at SKMCH&RC. There is special emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to management of cancer with site specialist teams comprising of medical, radiation, and surgical oncologists, specialty physicians, radiologists and pathologists. The Surgical Oncology Department at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital and Research Centre offers advanced open and minimal access procedures for a wide variety of malignancies.  This offers a unique experience for the trainees to learn management of malignant tumours and operative skills. The training period will prepare them to become well trained, highly qualified surgical oncologists of international standard. In addition, there is a strong emphasis on research, with a number of cancer treatment trials in progress at any time.

Fellows who successfully complete the required training and succeed in obtaining the FCPS in Surgical Oncology may be offered additional training at an affiliated institution in the US or the UK, which will be arranged by SKMCH & RC. 

Job Description:

Ø The training post(s) is for a period of two years.
Ø Additional one year advanced training is optional.
Ø The selected candidate(s) will rotate through various site specialized oncology teams over two years to allow exposure to the whole range of surgical oncology. They will be supervised by consultant surgical oncologists during each attachment with regular appraisals to ensure adequate progress in training.
Ø The selected candidate(s) will be involved in patient care in outpatient clinics, inpatient floors, and in the operation theatres.
Ø They will participate in an on call rota for assessment and management of patients presenting to the emergency assessment room and in the in-patient area.
Ø They will be expected to participate in the academic activities of the department including presentations, research, audit, and teaching junior doctors and nurses.
Ø Fellows are expected to be resident in the Hospital when on call during the first year of the Fellowship programme.

Eligibility Criteria:

Ø   Full FCPS in General Surgery.

Fellowship in Paediatric Oncology

Applications are invited for a three year Hospital fellowship in Paediatric Oncology. The Hospital sees approximately 300 new paediatric cancer patients annually, and has a multi-disciplinary approach to cancer treatment. All Paediatric cancer patients are treated by teams of medical, radiation and surgical oncologists. The hospital is, therefore, ideally suited for a postgraduate training programme in Paediatric Oncology.


We offer a unique learning experience that will prepare the selected candidates to become well trained, highly qualified paediatric oncologists of international standard. In addition, there is a strong emphasis on research, with a number of cancer treatment trials in progress at any time. Fellows will be trained in various aspects of Paediatric Oncology including in- and out-patient management of complex cancer patients, management of oncologic emergencies, radiation oncology, cancer radiology, supportive care and research methodology. The fellowship training period is 3 years.


Fellows who perform very well during their training may be offered an additional year of training at an affiliated institution in the US or the UK, which will be arranged by SKMCH & RC. 

Fellows who successfully complete the required training, including training abroad, will be eligible for appointment at a consultant level at SKMCH & RC.

Eligibility Criteria:

Ø   FCPS in Paediatrics/ MRCP-UK (Paeds)/ MRCPCH/ American Board in Paediatrics.

Post Graduate Resident Doctor, Department of Internal Medicine
Essential requirements in selected candidates will include the following:-
Ø   MBBS (should have passed all professional examinations at 1st attempt obtaining at least 59% marks in Final Professional).
Ø   One year house job (preferably in medicine and allied specialties).
Ø   FCPS part-I (in Medicine) OR MRCP Part I.
Ø   Computer literacy and good communication skills are essential.
Ø   Willing to work under pressure and able to take on increasing responsibility with time.
Ø   Skills and confidence in making precise and accurate decisions based on history, physical examination and all clinical information available.
Ø   Training environment geared towards preparation for the FCPS examination, MCQ/SEQ and case-based tutorials as well as bed-side teaching.
Ø   Direct consultant supervision.

The department is recognized for training for FCPS in Medicine, as well as for MRCP (UK).

Female Medical Officer for Marketing Department

Eligibility Criteria:

Ø MBBS from PMDC recognized university.
Ø Confident to speak in front of large audiences and media.
Ø Excellent presentation skills and ability to involve the audience.
Ø Willing to undertake extensive travel to different cities (including remote areas).
Ø Exposure of working at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital will be preferred.
Ø Good writing skills.

Health Care Assistant-Female( Karachi Diagnostic  Centre &Clinic)

Ø Matric with Science.
Ø Fresh candidates - 1 Year of hospital/clinic experience will be preferred.
Ø Good communication & interpersonal skills.


Fundraising Officer – Peshawar
Eligibility Criteria:

Ø Bachelor’s degree from HEC recognised university.
Ø Past work experience in banking sector (preferably credit card division) or an insurance company will be an advantage.
Ø Ability to liaise with donors/supporters and external organisations.
Ø Ability to show initiative while working as part of a team.
Ø Pleasant demeanour/personality, strong interpersonal and communication skills.



Fellowship in Body Imaging
Applications are invited for a one year fellowship programme in Body Imaging commencing from February 2012. The selected individual will be exposed to complex and challenging general & oncology cases at two sites. The Department of Radiology and its satellite centre are equipped with 1.5T & open MRI systems (DTI & spectroscopy), multi detector CT’s including two 64-channel units fully cardiac capable, an interventional suite, High-end ultrasound, gamma cameras and CR system including mammography. Our PET-CT scanning system is also now functional. The hospital information system and Radiology information system (RIS) rely on PACS in this film-less department. The fellow may also participate in Breast imaging including MR and intervention. Research is encouraged and the Fellow will be provided with protected research time; involvement in multidisciplinary meetings is mandatory.

 Eligibility Criteria:
Ø  MBBS.
Ø FRCR / FCPS.
Ø Minimum 4 years of approved Radiology training experience.

Fellowship in Surgical Pathology
This is a one year post-FCPS fellowship in Surgical Pathology in the Pathology Department at SKMCH&RC. The department has an annual workload of 55,000 cases. The training programme will be supervised by experienced consultants with post-graduate qualifications from USA and UK. The department has facilities for frozen sections, immunohistochemistry, FISH and cytogenetics. The training programme will provide opportunities to interact with clinical colleagues by participation in interdisciplinary tumor boards. It will enable newly  -qualified pathologists to hone their diagnostic skills and provide them with enough experience to work as independent consultants following completion of the Fellowship. The fellow will be expected to present papers in pathology conferences and submit at least three papers for publication in medical journals of repute. The duties will also include training of residents, especially in gross specimen handling and in preparation of tumour checklists.
Eligibility Criteria:
Ø  FCPS in histopathology

Trainee Staff Nurse (Lahore & Peshawar)

Nursing Division of SKM is looking for healthy, energetic and professionally ambitious individuals (minimum age 20 years) to take on positions as trainee staff nurses.

Eligibility Criteria:

Current License:
Current registration with Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC).


Professional Qualifications:

Ø  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.ScN) (Minimum 2nd Division) from an accredited Nursing Educational Institution /University (approved by Pakistan Nursing Council / HEC). OR
Ø  Diploma in General Nursing (Minimum Second Division) from an accredited Nursing Educational Institution (approved by Pakistan Nursing Council).
Ø  Diploma in Midwifery (females only) (Minimum Second Division) from an accredited Nursing Educational Institution (approved by Pakistan Nursing Council).

Academic Qualifications:

Ø  Must have Matriculation with Science Subjects (Minimum 2nd Division).


We Offer
Ø  For Registered Nurses starting salary will be Rs.18, 000/- and will be raised to Rs.22, 000/- after first year.
Ø  For Registered Nurses (with B.ScN) starting salary will be Rs. 22,000/-.


Medical Officer (Paediatric Oncology)
Eligibility Criteria:

Ø MBBS (should have passed all professional examinations in the first attempt obtaining at least 59% marks in Final Professional).
Ø Should have completed one-year house job (further experience is desirable).With at least six months experience in Paediatrics.
Ø Willing and able to take on increasing responsibility with time.
Ø Computer literacy and good communication skills are essential.



Fellowship in Gastroenterology
Applications are invited for a three-year Fellowship training programme in Gastroenterology, recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan. This is designed to lead to the FCPS in Gastroenterology following successful completion of training and passing the College examinations. The Division of Gastroenterology at SKMCH&RC is an integral part of the Hospital and sees a wide variety of patients with cancerous as well as non-cancerous conditions. There is a special emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to patient management. In addition, there is a strong emphasis on research, with a number of clinical and basic science trials in progress at any time. Elective rotations to other quality institutions will be encouraged.

Job Description:
Ø The training post is for a period of 3 years.
Ø The selected candidate will work with a team of gastroenterologists, specialist physicians, surgeons, radiologists, pathologists and oncologists. Training will be supervised during each attachment with regular appraisals to ensure adequate progress in training.
Ø The selected candidate will be involved in patient care in outpatient clinics, on the inpatient floors, and in the Emergency Assessment Room.
Ø The Fellow can expect to be fully trained, by the end of the Fellowship, in diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI Endoscopy, ERCP and radial and linear endoscopic ultrasound.
Ø All specialty Fellows participate in an on-call rota for assessment and management of medical patients presenting to the emergency assessment room. Fellows are expected to be resident in the Hospital when on call during the first year of the Fellowship programme.
Ø Fellows will be expected to participate in the academic activities of the department including presentations, research, audit, and teaching junior doctors and nurses.

Eligibility Criteria:

Ø   Full FCPS in Internal Medicine.


Medical Officer (Surgical Oncology)
Eligibility Criteria:


Ø MBBS (should have passed all professional examinations in the first attempt obtaining at least 59% marks in Final Professional).
Ø Should have completed one-year House Job in Surgery and Medicine.
Ø Candidates currently working in surgical units shall be preferred.
Ø Candidates interested to work in the specialty of Head & Neck, Orthopaedics and Urology also needed.

Medical Officer (Walk In Clinic Lahore)
Brief Job Description:
This job is based at the SKMCH&RC Walk In Clinic Lahore. WIC is the initial point of contact for most patients with confirmed or suspected cancer. Responsibilities include initial evaluation and counseling and organising staging investigations, followed by referral for further management. Knowledge of cancer staging is desirable, though on job training will also be provided. Good communication skills are essential. Computer literacy and willingness to take on increasing responsibilities with time are essential pre-requisites.
Eligibility Criteria:
Ø MBBS (should have passed all professional examinations in the first attempt obtaining at least 59% marks in Final Professional).
Ø Should have completed one-year house job in Medicine and Surgery (further experience is strongly desirable).

Trainee Medical Physicist
Eligibility Criteria:
Ø M. Sc. Physics with first division from recognized university.
Ø The candidate is expected to have a good knowledge of Radiation/Nuclear Physics.
Ø Ability to interact and coordinate with diverse groups of people and will be responsible for performing patient treatment planning,
Ø Ability to work under pressure and able to take on increasing responsibility with time.
Ø Computer literacy and good communication skills are essential.

Physiotherapist
The candidate will be responsible for the provision and facilitation of physiotherapy services and will be required to perform diversified duties such as PT assessment and management, departmental quality assurance, maintenance and service improvement.
Eligibility Criteria:

Ø  B.Sc. Physiotherapy.
Ø  Three years of working experience in a clinical setting.
Ø  Counseling skills related to physical therapy.
Ø  Ability to practice various physiotherapy methods.

Nutritionist
Eligibility Criteria:

Ø  M. Sc in Food and Nutrition.
Ø  Three to five years of work experience in a clinical setting.
Ø  Willing and able to take on increasing responsibility with time.











































































































































































































































We          
Offer

 Competitive salary, professional growth, continuous education and excellent work environment. Free medical cover only for regular employees, their spouse and children up to 18 years of age. ISO certified environment.  Note: We regret only short listed candidates will be notified.

Please send your resume with one passport size photograph and relevant documents by February 15, 2012 to:
Manager Human Resources
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Johar Town, Lahore.
Tel: 111-155-555 ext. 2458 Fax: 92-42-35945203


We are an equal opportunity employer

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A Child Specialist position available in a Poly Clinic in Khulais Ciy near to Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Handsome salary package with family status and other fringe benefits.

Doctor will work in Khulais for 6 months and after that he can transfer to Jeddah (by his own will)

Salary : 12,000 SAR / Month

1 month vacation after completion of 1 year

 Please contact at drfaisal.lodhi1@gmail.com
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading global relief and development organization, working in 42 countries worldwide. Established in Pakistan for over 30 years, IRC manages and delivers large, complex programs to meet needs in health, education, protection and livelihoods for displaced, poor and conflict-affected communities. IRC works in partnership with local government and non-governmental organizations and currently works in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh.

IRC is currently seeking competent professionals to fill the following positions based at Islamabad & Sindh.

-       Health Advisor – (based at Islamabad)
-       Grants and Reporting Coordinator – (based at Islamabad)
-       Hygiene promotion Manager – (based at Sukkur)

Closing date for receiving applications is 12th February 2012

For detailed job description and application procedure, interested candidates fulfilling the job requirements can log on to http://irc.rozee.pk  Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.



CLAPP (Cleft Lip & Palate Association of Pakistan) needs a motivated, energetic young person with good experience in fundraising. Clapp is going to Construct and establish a full-fledged Hospital at main Ferozepur road, Lahore.This hospital will provide free surgeries in six fields; Cleft Lip & Palate, Post burn Contractures, Cataract, Clubfoot, Hydrocephalus and hole in the heart.
We will offer handsome salary and privileges for the fundraising expert.
Please help in finding a suitable person in this field.
Contact address:-

Administrator
CLAPP,
Plastic Surgery Hospital,
932-C, Faisal Town, Lahore
0321-4844525
042-35174819-20
email:- gqfayyaz@hotmail.com
Fax:- 042-35164932 

Ghulam Qadir Fayyaz
Lahore,Pakistan