Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department Punjab Jobs November 2026
Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department Punjab Jobs November 2026
Organization: Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department Punjab
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
SPECIALIZED HEALTHCARE & MEDICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION UNIT (PIU)
Applications are invited for the following vacant positions for the Program Implementation Unit (PIU) under the project titled as “Capacity Building for Nursing and Allied Health Professionals” on contract basis for a period defined below against each position.
Details of Vacant Positions
1. Digital Infrastructure / Digital Learning & IT Specialist × 1
PPS-10
– Contract Period: 3 years linked with annual performance-based renewal.
Required Qualifications, Age, and Experience:
i. Postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, ICT for Development, or a related field.
ii. Professional development certifications in ICT/digital technologies will be considered.
iii. The applicant must be below the age of 50 when applying.
iv. Minimum 10 years of experience in digital learning systems design and deployment in large-scale educational organizations, preferably in medical education.
v. Experience with LMS, HRMIS, ERP and institutional digital transformation.
vi. Familiarity with government ICT policies, data governance frameworks, and ADB-financed project environments is preferred.
vii. Strong project management and vendor coordination skills.
2. Environment & Climate Change Specialist × 1
PPS-10
– Contract Period: 1 year.
Required Qualifications, Age, and Experience:
i. Master’s degree or higher in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
ii. The applicant must be below the age of 50 when applying.
iii. Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental safeguards and compliance, particularly on donor-funded infrastructure projects.
iv. Familiarity with ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) and Pakistan’s environmental regulatory framework.
v. Demonstrated ability to coordinate environmental assessments, prepare EMRs, and supervise EMP implementation.
vi. Strong communication and report writing skills.
vii. Experience with green building standards and energy-efficient design is an advantage.
3. Gender Specialist × 1
PPS-10
– Contract Period: 1 year.
Required Qualifications, Age, and Experience:
i. Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Sociology, or related field.
ii. The applicant must be below the age of 50 when applying.
iii. At least 10 years of experience in gender mainstreaming within large-scale development programs, preferably in health or education.
iv. Familiarity with ADB’s gender classifications and operational requirements (GEN, EGM, etc.).
v. Demonstrated knowledge of SEAH policies and institutional safeguards.
vi. Proven experience in designing and monitoring Gender Action Plans (GAPs).
vii. Excellent communication, facilitation, and analytical skills; fluency in English and Urdu required.
4. HRH Specialist × 1
PPS-10
– Contract Period: 2 years linked with annual performance-based renewal.
Required Qualifications, Age, and Experience:
i. Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Human Resource Management, Health Systems, or related field.
ii. The applicant must be below the age of 50 when applying.
iii. At least 10 years of professional experience in HRH reform, workforce planning, or systems strengthening in the public health or medical education sector.
iv. Demonstrated experience working with government institutions, preferably on donor-funded programs.
v. Familiarity with HRMIS, workforce databases, and health labour market analytics is highly desirable.
5. Project Engineer × 1
PPS-10
– Contract Period: 3 years linked with annual performance-based renewal.
Required Qualifications, Age, and Experience:
i. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
ii. The applicant must be below the age of 50 when applying.
iii. Minimum of 10 years of experience in infrastructure project design supervision, and construction management preferably in the education or health sector.
iv. Familiarity with national building codes, safety regulations, and ADB or World Bank infrastructure guidelines.
v. Proven experience in managing large-scale public sector construction projects at senior positions.
vi. Excellent project management, coordination, and documentation skills.
vii. Registration with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) is preferred.
6. Social Safeguards Specialist × 1
PPS-10
– Contract Period: 1 year.
Required Qualifications, Age, and Experience:
i. A Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Development Studies, or a related field.
ii. The applicant must be below the age of 50 when applying.
iii. At least 10 years of experience in social safeguards management, preferably on donor-funded infrastructure or education/health programs.
iv. Strong familiarity with ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) and Government of Pakistan land acquisition and resettlement laws is preferred.
v. Demonstrated experience in preparing SDDRs, SSMRs, and managing grievance redress systems is preferred.
vi. Proven ability to coordinate with government agencies, local communities, and multidisciplinary teams is essential.
vii. Excellent writing and communication skills in English and Urdu; Punjabi language skills is desirable.
7. Training Coordinator × 2
PPS-10
– Contract Period: 3 years linked with annual performance-based renewal.
Required Qualifications, Age, and Experience:
i. An Undergraduate and/or Master’s degree in Nursing Education, Public Health, Health Administration, or related field.
ii. The applicants must be below the age of 50 when applying.
iii. At least 10 years of experience managing training programs, preferably in the health or education sectors.
iv. Strong understanding of higher education systems, scholarship management, and academic program coordination.
v. Proven ability to coordinate across institutions, maintain training records, and ensure follow-up compliance.
vi. Experience working on donor-funded health or education projects will be an advantage.
8. Nursing Specialist (CPD programs, Faculty Development and Scholarship) × 1
PPS-10
– Contract Period: 2 years linked with annual performance-based renewal.
Required Qualifications, Age, and Experience:
i. Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing, Nursing Education, or related field (for example Health Profession’s education).
ii. The applicant must be below the age of 50 when applying.
iii. Minimum of 10 years of experience in academic nursing, international partnerships, or education reforms in nursing education.
iv. Deep understanding of global nursing education systems and exchange programs.
v. Demonstrated experience in faculty training, development planning, or instructional design.
vi. Excellent coordination, proposal writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
9. Clinical Standards Specialist × 1
PPS-10
– Contract Period: 3 years linked with annual performance-based renewal.
Required Qualifications, Age, and Experience:
i. MScN, MBBS, preferably with higher qualification in Nursing Education, Public Health, or Healthcare Management.
ii. Additional certification in Clinical Standards, Quality Assurance, or Patient Safety is preferable (e.g., Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality – CPHQ).
iii. The applicant must be below the age of 50 when applying.
iv. Minimum 10 years of experience in clinical settings and/or nursing education preferably international experience.
v. Demonstrated expertise in developing or implementing clinical standards.
vi. Strong coordination, training, and documentation skills.
10. Simulation Lab Standards Specialist × 1
PPS-10
– Contract Period: 3 years linked with annual performance-based renewal.
Required Qualifications, Age, and Experience:
i. Master’s degree or higher in Biomedical Engineering, Nursing, Health Sciences, Medical Education, or Clinical Simulation or any relevant degree to the post.
ii. Certification in Healthcare Simulation (e.g., Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator – CHSE, CHSE-A) is preferred.
iii. The applicant must be below the age of 50 when applying.
iv. At least 10 years of experience of working in simulation lab setups.
v. Proven experience in setting up or managing simulation labs.
vi. Strong instructional design and faculty development skills.
vii. Demonstrated experience in faculty training, development planning, or instructional design.
viii. Excellent coordination, proposal writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
11. Manager Accounts & Finance × 1
PPS-9
– Contract Period: 5 years linked with annual performance-based renewal.
Required Qualifications, Age, and Experience:
i. Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Financial Management, or related field.
ii. Professional certification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent preferred.
iii. The applicant must be below the age of 45 when applying.
iv. Minimum 6 years of post-qualification experience in accounting, financial management, budgeting, or public financial management.
v. At least 2 years of relevant experience in donor-funded development projects, preferably financed by ADB, World Bank, DFID, USAID, GIZ, JICA, or other international development partners.
vi. Sound knowledge of Government budgeting procedures, financial rules, accounting systems, and treasury operations.
vii. Working knowledge of ADB or other donor financial management, disbursement, and reporting procedures shall be preferred.
viii. Experience in preparation of financial statements, bank reconciliation, audit coordination, tax management, and fund management.
ix. Proficiency in computerized accounting systems, ERP applications, MS Excel, MS Office, and financial reporting tools.
x. Excellent analytical, communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
12. Audit Officer × 1
PPS-8
– Contract Period: 5 years linked with annual performance-based renewal.
Required Qualifications, Age, and Experience:
i. Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Financial Management, or related field.
ii. Professional certification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent preferred.
iii. The applicant must be below the age of 40 years at the time of application.
iv. Minimum 4 years of post-qualification experience in internal audit, external audit, financial management, accounting, or compliance.
v. Preference shall be given to candidates having at least 2 years of experience in donor-funded development projects, preferably financed by ADB, World Bank, DFID, USAID, GIZ, JICA, or other international development partners.
vi. Working knowledge of Government financial rules, audit procedures, accounting standards, procurement rules, and internal control systems.
vii. Experience in audit coordination, financial compliance reviews, risk assessment, and preparation of audit responses.
viii. Proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel, and familiarity with computerized accounting systems and ERP platforms.
ix. Strong analytical, report writing, communication, and documentation skills.
13. Procurement Officer × 1
PPS-8
– Contract Period: 5 years linked with annual performance-based renewal.
Required Qualifications, Age, and Experience:
i. An Undergraduate and/or Master’s degree in Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
ii. The applicant must be below the age of 45 when applying.
iii. At least 4 years of procurement experience, with a minimum of 2 years on ADB, World Bank-financed programs or other donor-funded programs/projects.
iv. Familiarity with Pakistan’s PPRA Rules, SPPRA procedures, and Punjab-specific procurement guidelines.
v. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
vi. Proficient in MS Office and project management software; experience with ADB’s Procurement Review System (PRS) is an asset.
General Terms and Conditions
- Positions are offered on a contract basis under the Punjab Government Recruitment Policy 2022 and approved PC-I.
- Transgender persons, PWDs, and minorities are encouraged to apply.
- Only candidates domiciled in Punjab are eligible.
- Positions are project-based, post-specific, non-transferable, and confer no right to regularization.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for the test and/or interview.
- Government, Semi-Government, Autonomous Body, and Project employees must apply through the proper channel and provide an NOC with the application.
- Age will be calculated as of the closing date of the advertisement.
- Incomplete applications, fake documents, or concealment of facts shall result in disqualification.
- Only degrees recognized by HEC/authorized authorities, or foreign degrees with HEC equivalence, will be accepted.
- CVs must clearly demonstrate experience in ADB, World Bank, or other donor-funded projects, on CVs, supported by relevant experience certificates.
- Apply online at www.jobs.punjab.gov.pk and must send attested supporting documents through registered courier to the address specified below.
- Candidates must submit attested copies of all academic qualifications, including SSC, HSSC, Bachelor’s, Master’s, M.Phil/MS, and PhD degrees, along with mark sheets/transcripts. Applicants holding foreign qualifications must also provide HEC equivalence certificates. In addition, all attested copies of relevant experience certificates and domicile must be attached with the application.
- Hand-delivered applications will not be accepted. The deadline for online applications and receipt of documents is 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test/interview; details will be communicated via post, email, call, or SMS.
- Original documents, along with attested copies, must be presented at the time of interview.
- The PIU/Department reserves the right to reject any application or cancel the recruitment process without assigning any reason.
- The decision of the PIU/Department on eligibility, shortlisting, and selection shall be final.
- Women, minority, and disability quotas will be observed as per Government policy.
Program Director
PIU Office, First Floor, Punjab Nursing and Health Workforce Program
26-Q Johar Town, EOBI Corporate Tower, Near Ayub Chowk, Lahore.
Contact: 042 – 99232997
Published Date: 14 November 2026
Newspaper: Express Tribune


