Situation Vacant: District Health Office Islamabad Announces Major Contractual Recruitment

📅 April 14, 2026 ✍️ DR IMRAN ALI ARAIN 🖼 Featured notice attached

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In short: This advertisement is inviting applications for Medical Officer & WMO posts in Islamabad. Specialties: Allied Health.

Posted: 14 Apr 2026Updated: 30 Sep 2026

City: Islamabad

The District Health Office (DHO) Islamabad, operating under the Ministry of National Health Services Regulation & Coordination, has announced a significant recruitment drive. Applications are invited from eligible candidates for numerous medical, allied health, and administrative positions across four distinct projects on a contract basis.

For healthcare professionals and junior doctors seeking public sector experience in the capital, this is a comprehensive breakdown of the available opportunities, qualifications, and application procedures to assist in your career planning.

Project A: Strengthening of the Drug Control Section

This project focuses on ensuring the provision of safe and quality drugs to the public.

Pharmacovigilance Officer / Drugs Scrutiny Officer / Inspector: 7 open merit positions (PPS-07) are available for candidates aged 18-35^{. Applicants must hold a Pharm-D from a recognized university, be registered with the Pharmacy Council, and possess one year of pharmacy services experience^.}
Web Manager: 1 open merit position (PPS-07) is available for a candidate aged 18-35 with a Master’s degree or 4-year BCS in Computer Science/IT or equivalent^.

Project B: Establishment of Community Health Centre at Bari Imam

A major establishment requiring a full clinical and administrative staff.

Specialist Physicians (PPS-08): Open merit positions (1 post each) with an age limit of 40 years are available for a Senior Medical Officer/Public Health Specialist, ENT Specialist, Medical Specialist, General Surgeon, Pathologist, Gynecologist, Pediatrician, Anesthetist, Eye Specialist, and Radiologist^{^{^{^{^{. These require an MBBS and postgraduate medical qualifications with 5 years of relevant experience (except the Eye Specialist, which requires 3 years of clinical experience)^{^{^{^{^.}}}}}}}}}
Medical & Dental Officers (PPS-07): Opportunities include Medical Officer (Female) (6 posts) and Dental Surgeon (1 post) for candidates up to 35 years old^{^{^{. MBBS/BDS qualifications are required, with 2 years of experience preferred^{^{^.}}}}}
Nursing & Management: The project is hiring a Public Health Manager (PPS-07), Head Nurses (2 posts, PPS-07), and Staff Nurses (16 posts, PPS-06)^{^{^.}}
Allied Health & Technical Staff: Vacancies include an Optometrist (PPS-07) and numerous PPS-03 roles for Junior Technicians specializing in Medical Lab, OT, X-Ray, ECG, Pathology, Cardiology, Surgical, Anesthesia, and Pharmacy, among others^{^{^{^{^{^{. Additional roles include Lady Health Visitors (3 posts) and Vaccinators (2 posts)^{^{^{^{^{^.}}}}}}}}}}}
Administrative & Support Staff: Openings for Assistants, Computer Operators (5 posts), Drivers, and support staff (Aya, Trained Birth Attendants) are also available^{^{^{^{^{^{^{^{^.}}}}}}}}

Project C: Establishment of Mother Neonates & Child Health Center (Bhadana Kalan)

Dedicated to maternal and child health in the ICT.

Specialist Roles (PPS-08): Female Gynecologists (2 posts), Female Anesthetists (2 posts), a Pediatrician (1 post), and a Female Radiologist (1 post)^{^.}
Medical Officers (PPS-07): Openings for Women Medical Officers (4 posts) and General Medical Officers (4 posts)^{^.}
Nursing Staff: Head Nurses (2 posts) and Female Nurses (14 posts)^{^.}
Allied Health & Admin: Opportunities include an Assistant Director of Admin (PPS-07), various Junior Technicians, Lady Health Visitors, and support roles like Wardens and Ultrasound Assistants^{^{^{^.}}}

Project D: Establishment of 04 BHUs (Including Community Health Hospital G-13 & BHU Golra Sharif)

A large-scale rollout of basic health units and community hospitals.

Community Health Hospital (G-13): Hiring extensively across all departments, including PPS-08 Specialists (ENT, Physician, Surgeon, Pathologist, Gynecologist, Pediatrician, Anesthetist, Ophthalmologist, Radiologist)^{. It also features multiple PPS-07 Medical Officer slots (6 Male, 6 Female) and a massive recruitment of Nursing staff, Technicians, and support personnel.}
BHU Golra Sharif: Requires Male and Female Medical Officers, a Staff Nurse, Data Entry Operator, Technicians, Lady Health Visitors, and support staff^{^{^{^.}}}

Eligibility and General Instructions

Employment Nature: Appointments are strictly on a contract basis until the expiry of the respective projects^.
Age Limits: Maximum age relaxation on the upper limit is inclusive per Establishment Division guidelines^{. Age is calculated from the application closing date^.}
Government Employees: Candidates already in service must route their applications through the proper channel^.
Selection Process: Eligibility is purely based on academic qualifications, domicile, and age^{. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for walk-in tests or interviews, and no TA/DA will be provided^.}
Verification: Any false information will result in the immediate cancellation of candidature and potential legal action^.

How to Apply

Online Portal: All candidates must apply online through the National Job Portal at http://www.njp.gov.pk^{^{. No applications will be accepted by hand or in advance^{^{^{^.}}}}}
Deadline: Applications must be submitted within 15 days from the date of the advertisement’s publication^{^{^{^{. Incomplete or late applications will not be entertained^.}}}}
Testing Service: The written screening process is managed independently by Candidates Testing Services (CTS)^{. CTS will charge a separate fee for each post applied for^.}
Roll Number Slips & Results: Applicants must visit http://www.cts.org.pk to download roll number slips, check test results, and view merit lists^.