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Program Head FELTP Jobs 2026 NIH Islamabad Government Jobs in Pakistan Apply Online

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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
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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

  1. Apply online through National Jobs Portal (NJP)
  2. Register or login to your NJP account
  3. Search for Program Head (FELTP) position at National Institute of Health
  4. Fill online application form with accurate details
  5. Upload required documents (MBBS Degree, FELTP Certificate, Masters Degree, Experience Certificates, Publications, CNIC, Domicile)
  6. No TA/DA will be admissible for test/interview

Benefits & Perks

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Government job exposure

Government job exposure

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Contract extendable based on performance

Contract extendable based on performance

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Senior executive leadership role

Senior executive leadership role

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Professional development opportunity

Professional development opportunity

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Public sector career growth

Public sector career growth

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International collaboration opportunities

International collaboration opportunities

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Research and publication leadership

Research and publication leadership

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Policy influence at national level

Policy influence at national level

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Annual leave entitlement

Annual leave entitlement

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Medical facilities access

Medical facilities access

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Conference travel opportunities

Conference travel opportunities

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Training program management experience

Training program management experience

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