The Punjab Health & Population Department, in collaboration with the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), is actively recruiting medical and healthcare professionals across the province.
Roles range from grassroots community health positions to senior administrative and academic posts.
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Key Job Categories & Vacancies
1. Maryam Nawaz Community Health Services
- Vacancies: Over 20,000 positions
- Roles: Community Health Inspector, Charge Nurse, Midwife, Lady Health Visitor
- Eligibility: Relevant diplomas/degrees; Age 18–35; Punjab domicile; quotas for women/minorities/disabled
2. PPSC (Specialist & GP Doctors)
- Vacancies: ~228 positions in BPS‑17 to BPS‑19
- Senior Registrars, Dental Surgeons, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors
3. Drugs Control Directorate (Drug Testing & Legal)
- Vacancies (Advt 04/2025, closing Feb 18):
- Senior Microbiologist, Pharmacologist, Networking Supervisor, Research Officer/Asst Director, Law Officer, AD (Legal Affairs), Deputy/Assistant Director (Admin & Finance)
4. PPSC (Specialized Healthcare Academic & Admin Posts)
- Vacancies (Advt 06/2025, closing Feb 27):
- Assistant Professors (Pediatric Neurosurgery, Hematology), Associate Prof Pediatric Hematology, Director Legal Affairs, Director Admin & Finance, Budget & Accounts Officer
5. Family Planning Program (PFPP)
- Vacancies: ~3 consultant-level roles (Program Director, Additional Director) in Lahore
- Salary: Approx PKR 50,000/month
- Last date: May 9, 2025
Salary Overview
| Role / Scale | BPS / Grade | Monthly Pay (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Inspector, LHV, Midwife | BPS‑09 to BPS‑16 | 40,000 – 80,000 |
| Charge Nurse / Charge Nurse (BPS‑16) | BPS‑16 | 80,000 – 100,000 |
| Assistant Professor / Registrar (Doctors) | BPS‑17 to BPS‑19 | 150,000 – 250,000+ (depending on role) |
| Senior Microbiologist, Pharmacologist | BPS‑17 | Market-linked, approx 100,000 – 150,000 |
| Assistant/Deputy Director (Admin/Legal/Finance) | BPS‑17 to BPS‑18 | 120,000 – 180,000+ |
| Family Planning Program Consultants | N/A | 50,000 |
Note: Salaries align with Punjab government scales and occasionally include allowances.
How to Apply
- Community Health Roles
- Submit online via:
chi.pshealthpunjab.gov.pk - Upload educational certificates, domicile, photos, CNIC.
- Submit online via:
- PPSC Doctor & Academic Positions
- Apply through:
ppsc.gop.pk - Follow designated advertisement numbers (e.g., Advt‑01/2025, 04/2025, 06/2025).
- Submit applications before respective deadlines: Feb 18–27, 2025
- Apply through:
- Drug Control Directorate Posts
- Apply online at the PPSC site
- Include credentials (MBBS/FCPS for doctors; Masters/BS – relevant fields for others)
- Family Planning Consultants
- Submit applications to: nginxCopyEdit
Program Director, PFPP 5 Montgomery Road, Lahore - Deadline: May 9, 2025
- Submit applications to: nginxCopyEdit
Benefits & Incentives
- Govt Benefits: Pension, healthcare, pensions, house/transport allowances.
- Quotas: Reserved seats for women, minorities, PwD.
- PG Quota & MACP: Seniority and postgraduate education concessions especially for rural & challenging area placements
- Strategic Deployments: Positions like facility managers (Rs 30,000/month) to improve hospital efficiency
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Who’s eligible for community health roles?
- Punjab domicile holders with diplomas/degrees like LHV, Nursing, Midwifery.
Q2: When are PPSC tests and interviews conducted?
- Written tests typically 4–6 weeks post-application; interviews to follow.
Q3: Are there rural incentives for MBBS graduates?
- Yes: PG quota weightage and MACP benefits for service in difficult/rural postings
Q4: Is prior experience mandatory?
- Skills-based roles require certification; academic posts require FCPS/MS with teaching experience.
Q5: Can women and transgender individuals apply?
- Yes—positions are open to all with gender-inclusive quotas in place.