Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department Punjab Jobs August 2026

Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department, Government of Punjab, has invited applications for 51 contract posts in three posts: Hospital Monitoring Officer/Hospital Governance Executive, Procurement Specialist/Officer, and Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant.

These are lump sum contract appointments for a period of three years, extendable for one more period, to strengthen governance, procurement, and monitoring in Punjab’s public sector teaching hospitals. Applications submitted in hard form should reach the Lahore office of the department by 5:00 PM on September 7, 2026.

Vacancies

Successful candidates will be posted to one of the 17 teaching and specialty hospitals across Punjab, further listed below. Candidates indicate their preferences in the application form, but the department reserves the right to assign the final duty station based on merit and administrative necessity.

What Qualifications Does Each Post Require?

Hospital Monitoring Officer / Hospital Governance Executive requires a Master’s degree in Hospital Management, Health Services Management, Business Management or Public Administration from an HEC-recognized university. Candidates with a medical degree can also apply, provided they have any one of these management qualifications, if selected, they will not be allowed to engage in private practice during the period of their contract. The post also calls for a minimum of ten years of experience in a senior leadership role, with proven experience of supervising an organization of at least 5,000 employees.

Procurement Specialist/Officer requires a degree in Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Finance, or any professional qualification such as ACCA or CA, from an HEC-recognized institution, along with a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience.

Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant requires a graduate degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Public Health, Statistics, Health Management, or Information Technology from an HEC-recognized university, along with a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience.

Employment Terms

These are lump sum contract posts for three years, extendable for one more period, not regular government appointments. The department has stated the salary package as competitive in the market without specifying the exact figures. Government employees already in service should apply through proper channel, and no TA/DA is paid for attending the interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be called, and the department reserves the right to increase or reduce the number of posts, or cancel the recruitment altogether, at any stage.

Required Documents

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Attested copies of all educational degrees, diplomas, certificates and transcripts
• Attested copy of a valid CNIC
• Attested copy of Punjab Domicile Certificate
• Attested copies of all experience certificates, issued by the relevant employer or competent authority
• Three recent passport-size coloured photographs
• Registration certificate from the relevant statutory council, where the qualification requires professional registration
• Documentary evidence of any additional qualifications, certifications or professional memberships claimed in the application
• NOC from the current employer, for candidates already in government, semi-government or autonomous body service, to be produced at the time of interview or as the department requires

Job Advertisement

How to Apply

The prescribed application proforma is available for download at https://health.punjab.gov.pk/. Applicants fill it out, attach the documents listed above, and submit it as a hard copy along with a non-refundable bank draft of Rs. 2,000 in favor of PLS 6510192291600016 (IBAN: PK47BPUN6510192291600016), Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department.

The complete application must reach

Office of the Secretary, Government of the Punjab, Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department
11-A, Lawrence Road, Lahore

Incomplete applications will not be considered, and final appointment is subject to verification of educational and experience documents.

Application Deadline

Applications must reach the Lahore office by 7 September 2026, 5:00 PM.

Candidates will be placed at one of the following 17 teaching and specialized hospitals, spread across Punjab

Contact for Queries

Additional Secretary (Admn), SHC & ME Department
Phone: 042-9920626

Frequently Asked Questions

How many posts are advertised in this recruitment?

Total 51, 17 each for Hospital Monitoring Officer/Hospital Governance Executive, Procurement Specialist/Officer, and Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant.

Is this a permanent government job?

No. All three posts are on a lump-sum contract basis for three years, extendable for one further term.

Can a doctor apply for the Hospital Monitoring Officer post?

Yes, but only if they also hold a qualifying management degree such as an MHA, MBA, MPA or equivalent. Selected candidates with a medical degree will not be permitted to practice privately during the contract term.

Is there an application fee?

Yes, a non-refundable bank draft of Rs. 2,000 in favor of the department’s account, submitted along with the application.

Can applications be submitted online?

No. The advertisement specifies that applications must be submitted in hard copy at the department’s Lahore office; there’s no online submission option.