Program Head FELTP Jobs 2026 NIH Islamabad Government Jobs in Pakistan Apply Online
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title: Program Head
Organization: National Institute of Health (NIH) Pakistan – Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination
Program: Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (FELTP)
Project: Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) with Public Health Laboratory Network (PHLN)
Job Type: Contract (1 Year Extendable)
Location: Islamabad
PPS Level: 9
Number of Positions: 1
Domicile: Merit
Age Limit: Up to 50 Years
Application Deadline: 2026-04-15
Date Posted: 2026-04-01
Salary: As per Government Scale (Monthly)
NIH Islamabad is hiring Program Head for FELTP under IDSR/PHLN project. Lead the Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program in Pakistan.
Requirements
- MBBS or Equivalent
- 2 years FELTP/FETP/EIS Course or Masters in Field Epidemiology/Public Health
- 12 years experience in public health or epidemiology
- Valid PMDC registration
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Experience in training program development
- International health experience preferred
- Publication record in peer-reviewed journals
- Ability to manage large teams and budgets
- Strategic planning and policy development skills
Responsibilities
- Lead FELTP program operations and strategic direction
- Develop and update training curricula for field epidemiology
- Mentor and supervise FELTP trainees and faculty staff
- Coordinate with international partners including CDC, WHO, TEPHINET
- Manage program budget and financial resources
- Oversee surveillance activities and outbreak response training
- Develop policies for disease surveillance in Pakistan
- Represent Pakistan at international epidemiology forums
- Build capacity of provincial and district health staff
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions
- Ensure quality assurance of training programs
- Publish research findings in international journals
- Support Ministry of Health in policy formulation
- Manage accreditation and certification processes
How to Apply
- Apply online through National Jobs Portal (NJP)
- Register or login to your NJP account
- Search for Program Head (FELTP) position at National Institute of Health
- Fill online application form with accurate details
- Upload required documents (MBBS Degree, FELTP Certificate, Masters Degree, Experience Certificates, Publications, CNIC, Domicile)
- No TA/DA will be admissible for test/interview
Skills & Technologies
Benefits & Perks
Government job exposure
Government job exposure
Contract extendable based on performance
Contract extendable based on performance
Senior executive leadership role
Senior executive leadership role
Professional development opportunity
Professional development opportunity
Public sector career growth
Public sector career growth
International collaboration opportunities
International collaboration opportunities
Research and publication leadership
Research and publication leadership
Policy influence at national level
Policy influence at national level
Annual leave entitlement
Annual leave entitlement
Medical facilities access
Medical facilities access
Conference travel opportunities
Conference travel opportunities
Training program management experience
Training program management experience
