Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Advertisement No. 34/2024: Recruitment in Healthcare Sector
The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has announced Advertisement No. 34/2024, inviting applications for various specialized posts in the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department and the Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department. These openings offer excellent opportunities for professionals in the medical field to advance their careers. Below is a detailed breakdown of the advertised positions, eligibility criteria, and application guidelines.
Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department
- Consultant Paediatrician (BS-18)
- Total Posts: 49
- Qualification: MBBS with FCPS/MD (Paediatrics) or equivalent qualification. Alternatively, MBBS with DCH/MCPS with 2 years of practical experience in a recognized institution.
- Age: Male (26–50 years), Female (26–53 years).
- Gender: Male, Female & Transgender.
- Nature: Regular basis.
- Consultant Surgeon (BS-18)
- Total Posts: 44
- Qualification: MBBS with FCPS/MS (Surgery) or equivalent. Alternatively, MCPS (Surgery) with 2 years of practical experience.
- Age: Male (26–50 years), Female (26–53 years).
- Gender: Male, Female & Transgender.
- Consultant Cardiologist (BS-18)
- Total Posts: 21
- Qualification: MBBS with MD/FCPS (Cardiology) or Diploma in Cardiology with 2 years of experience in the relevant field.
- Age: Male (26–50 years), Female (26–53 years).
Revenue Department (Board of Revenue)
- Junior Clerk (BS-11)
- Total Posts: 60 (District Lahore)
- Qualification: Intermediate (2nd division), typing speed of 25 WPM, proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Age: Male (18–30 years), Female (18–33 years).
- Stenographer (BS-15)
- Total Posts: 16 (District Khushab)
- Qualification: Intermediate (2nd division), shorthand speed 70 WPM (English), typing speed 35 WPM (English). Preference for Urdu shorthand and typing.
- Age: Male (18–30 years), Female (18–33 years).
Housing Urban Development & Public Health Engineering Department
- Assistant Director (General Cadre) (BS-17)
- Total Posts: 16 (LDA)
- Qualification: 16 years of education in any discipline with at least 2nd division.
- Age: Male (21–33 years), Female (21–36 years).
- Nature: Contract for 3 years.
Special Education Department
- Deputy Director (Admn/Development/Monitoring) (BS-18)
- Total Posts: 4
- Qualification: MA or BS (Hons) in 1st Division/Grade B with 5 years of administrative experience in the public sector.
- Age: Male (30–45 years), Female (30–48 years).
- Quota: Open Merit, Women.
- Posting: Anywhere in Punjab.
Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department
1. Assistant Professors (BS-18)
The department has announced multiple teaching positions for Assistant Professors in various disciplines on a regular basis. The vacancies and specific quotas are as follows:
- Physiology: 22 posts
- Open Merit: 18
- Minority Quota: 1
- Women Quota: 3
- Pharmacology: 11 posts
- Open Merit: 6
- Minority Quota: 1
- Special Persons Quota: 1
- Women Quota: 3
- Obstetrics & Gynecology: 20 posts
- Open Merit: 13
- Minority Quota: 1
- Special Persons Quota: 1
- Women Quota: 5
- Community Medicine: 7 posts
- Open Merit: 6
- Women Quota: 1
- Biochemistry: 20 posts
- Open Merit: 14
- Minority Quota: 1
- Special Persons Quota: 1
- Women Quota: 4
- Anatomy: 15 posts
- Open Merit: 8
- Minority Quota: 1
- Special Persons Quota: 1
- Women Quota: 5
Eligibility Criteria:
- MBBS or an equivalent medical qualification recognized by the PMDC/PMC.
- Postgraduate qualifications such as D.Sc., Ph.D., M.D., or M.Phil. in the relevant field.
- Credit will be given for teaching experience in recognized institutions and research publications in reputable medical journals.
- If no candidate meets the above criteria, applicants with a Postgraduate Minor Diploma and three years of teaching experience as Demonstrators will be considered.
Age Limit:
- Male: 25-50 years (including 5 years of general age relaxation).
- Female: 25-53 years (including 8 years of general age relaxation).
Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department
2. Consultant Specialists (BS-18)
The department is recruiting Consultant Specialists for various disciplines on a regular basis to serve in non-teaching DHQ and THQ hospitals across Punjab.
Key positions include:
- Consultant ENT Specialist: 50 posts
- Open Merit: 39
- Women Quota: 6
- Minority Quota: 3
- Special Persons Quota: 2
- Consultant Psychiatrist/Neuropsychiatrist: 10 posts
- Open Merit: 7
- Women Quota: 2
- Minority Quota: 1
- Consultant TB & Chest Specialist: 12 posts
- Open Merit: 9
- Women Quota: 2
- Minority Quota: 1
- Consultant Ophthalmologist: 42 posts
- Open Merit: 32
- Women Quota: 7
- Minority Quota: 2
- Special Persons Quota: 1
- Consultant Radiologist: 50 posts
- Open Merit: 39
- Women Quota: 8
- Minority Quota: 3
- Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon: 16 posts
- Open Merit: 12
- Women Quota: 2
- Minority Quota: 1
- Special Persons Quota: 1
Eligibility Criteria:
- MBBS with postgraduate qualifications such as FCPS, MS, or MD in the relevant specialty.
- Alternatively, candidates with postgraduate qualifications like MCPS or equivalent, along with two years of practical experience in the relevant specialty, may also apply.
Age Limit:
- Male: 26-50 years (including 5 years of general age relaxation).
- Female: 26-53 years (including 8 years of general age relaxation).
General Guidelines
- Gender and Domicile:
Applications are open to male, female, and transgender candidates domiciled in Punjab. - Mandatory Documentation:
- A valid Permanent Registration Certificate from the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) or Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) showing the relevant postgraduate qualifications.
- Certificates must be issued on or before the closing date.
- Place of Posting:
Successful candidates will be posted across various universities, medical colleges, and hospitals in Punjab. - Experience:
- Practical experience after obtaining the required qualifications will be considered for relevant posts.
How to Apply in Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Jobs 2024
- Applicants are encouraged to visit the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) official website for online submission of applications.
- The deadline for applications and further details regarding the application procedure can also be accessed through the PPSC portal.
Conclusion
The PPSC’s Advertisement No. 34/2024 represents a significant initiative to enhance the quality of healthcare services and education in Punjab. Aspiring candidates in the medical field should take full advantage of these opportunities to contribute to the province’s healthcare sector.