Senior Epidemiologist GB Jobs 2026 NIH Islamabad Government Jobs in Pakistan Apply Online
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title: Senior Epidemiologist
Organization: National Institute of Health (NIH) Pakistan – Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination
Project: Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) with Public Health Laboratory Network (PHLN)
Job Type: Contract (1 Year Extendable)
Location: Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) – Services to be utilized at GB
PPS Level: 8
Number of Positions: 1
Domicile: Merit (Preference to GB Residents)
Age Limit: 35 to 40 Years
Application Deadline: 2026-04-15
Date Posted: 2026-04-01
Salary: As per Government Scale (Monthly)
NIH Islamabad is hiring Senior Epidemiologist for GB region under IDSR/PHLN project. Lead epidemiological activities and surveillance studies in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Requirements
- MBBS or Equivalent with 2 years experience
- FELTP/FETP/EIS Course or Masters in Field Epidemiology/Public Health preferred
- 8 years experience in epidemiology or public health
- Valid PMDC registration
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Experience in surveillance system design
- Publication record preferred
- Ability to work in high altitude and remote areas
- Leadership and team management skills
Responsibilities
- Lead epidemiological activities in GB region
- Design and conduct disease surveillance studies
- Analyze disease patterns and trends in GB
- Mentor surveillance officers and junior staff
- Prepare technical reports and publications
- Coordinate with national headquarters in Islamabad
- Investigate disease outbreaks in GB
- Develop surveillance protocols for mountain regions
- Build capacity of district health staff
- Liaise with provincial health department GB
- Present findings at national and international forums
- Support policy development for GB health
- Manage field epidemiology training activities
How to Apply
- Apply online through National Jobs Portal (NJP)
- Register or login to your NJP account
- Search for Senior Epidemiologist (GB) position at National Institute of Health
- Fill online application form with accurate details
- Upload required documents (MBBS Degree, FELTP Certificate, Experience Certificates, Publications if any, CNIC, Domicile)
- Preference will be given to residents of GB at time of selection
- 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 leadership role in health sector
Senior leadership role in health sector
Professional development opportunity
Professional development opportunity
Public sector career growth
Public sector career growth
Research and publication opportunities
Research and publication opportunities
Preference for GB residents
Preference for GB residents
Annual leave entitlement
Annual leave entitlement
Medical facilities access
Medical facilities access
Conference travel opportunities
Conference travel opportunities
