Sindh Institute of Child Health & Neonatology is recruiting qualified and proactive doctors for the position of Medical Officer (Paediatric Intensive Care / PICU) across its clinical hospital facilities in Karachi.
Institutional Context and Clinical Mandate
SICHN operates dedicated high-dependency and intensive care units equipped with modern mechanical ventilators, central hemodynamics, and neonatal warmers, providing round-the-clock emergency medical coverage to critically ill children.
Key Responsibilities and Operational Scope
The Medical Officer delivers immediate clinical care to critically ill pediatric patients. Key functions include:
- Managing pediatric intensive care unit admissions, emergency airway interventions, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation under senior intensivist oversight.
- Monitoring mechanical ventilation parameters, inotropic drug infusions, arterial blood gases, and fluid resuscitation regimens.
- Maintaining thorough clinical documentation, updating electronic medical records, and liaising with patient families regarding critical care plans.
- Participating in night duty rotas and emergency consultations across high-dependency wards.
Online Application Guidelines
Qualified medical practitioners are advised to complete their digital application on the SICHN portal (www.sichn.com.pk) prior to the closing date of October 28, 2026.
Qualifications
MBBS from an HEC and PM&DC recognized medical college with valid PM&DC registration. One year completed house job. Experience in Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU) or Neonatal Care (NICU) will be given strong preference.