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Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital Jobs 2026 — Institute of Cancer Treatment & Research in Lahore Full Time
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Pakistan’s First Comprehensive Government Cancer Hospital — Now Recruiting. NSICT&R is a 915-bed state-of-the-art facility being built at a cost of Rs 72 billion in Valencia Town, Lahore. It will be Pakistan’s first complete public-sector cancer hospital, providing free treatment to stage-III and stage-IV patients. This is not a routine government hospital posting — it is a historic institutional hiring cycle.
Organisation: NSICT&R Lahore
Total Vacancies:207 Posts
Post Categories:67 Categories
Job Type: Contract Basis
Application:Form + Email
INTRO
Pakistan has never had a comprehensive government-funded cancer hospital. That changes with the Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer Treatment and Research.
Built at Rs 72 billion in Valencia Town, Lahore, NSICT&R is Pakistan’s first complete public-sector cancer facility — a 915-bed institution that will bring surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, advanced diagnostics, palliative care, and hospice services under one roof, accessible to patients regardless of their ability to pay. Stage-III and Stage-IV cancer patients will receive free treatment here. The Cancer Care Clinic — the initial operational phase of the hospital — is already functional and treating patients.
To staff this institution properly, the Specialised Healthcare & Medical Education Department, Government of Punjab, has opened one of the largest single-batch healthcare recruitment drives in recent years: 207 vacancies across 67 post categories. Senior Consultants in Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Gastroenterology, and Surgery. Junior Consultants. Medical Officers — 35 seats. Charge Nurses — 47 seats. Radiographers, CT Technologists, MRI Technologists, Pharmacists, Software Engineers, Finance Directors, IT Directors, and Health Physicists. The range is genuinely extraordinary.
These are contract-based positions. Applications must reach the SHME Department, Lahore, by Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM. This article covers every post category, eligibility requirements, the application process, and everything you need to know before submitting.
Job Overview — NSICT&R Jobs 2026
Organisation: Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer Treatment & Research (NSICT&R)
Short Name: NSICT&R
Parent Department: Specialised Healthcare & Medical Education Department, Government of Punjab
Location: Valencia Town, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Advertisement Code: IPL-5079
Total Vacancies: 207 posts across 67 post categories
Job Nature: Contract basis — clinical and non-clinical
Scale / Grade Range: IPS/Scale 3 to 11
Age Limits: 25 to 70 years, depending on the post
Application Form: Download from health.punjab.gov.pk
Physical Submission Address: 11-A, Specialised Healthcare & Medical Education Department, Lahore
Email Submission: NSICTRC@PUNJAB.GOV.PK (soft copy also accepted)
About NSICT&R — What Makes This Hospital Different
Pakistan has faced a severe shortage of cancer treatment facilities for decades. Most cancer patients in Punjab — and across the country — have had to rely on a handful of private hospitals with prohibitive costs, or overwhelmed oncology wards in general teaching hospitals that were never designed to be specialist cancer centres.
The Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer Treatment and Research changes this at an institutional scale. The Punjab government is constructing a 915-bed state-of-the-art institute for Rs 72 billion, and it will be Pakistan’s first complete government cancer hospital, with level-three and level-four cancer patients receiving free treatment.
The institute will integrate various treatment modalities, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and palliative care, providing patients with holistic and seamless care. The facility will also include hospice care, ensuring that patients with terminal illnesses receive compassionate and dignified care. Beyond treatment, the institute will serve as a community resource, offering education, outreach, and screening programs focused on cancer prevention and early detection.
The Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer Treatment and Research will also serve as a hub for research and innovation in cancer care. By bringing together clinicians, researchers, and scientists, the institute will facilitate groundbreaking discoveries, clinical trials, and the development of new therapies.
The Cancer Care Clinic — the initial operational phase — is already functional, treating patients with LINAC-based radiation therapy, advanced diagnostics, laboratory services, radiology, and surgery. The people hired in this 2026 recruitment cycle will be the founding clinical and administrative team of Pakistan’s most significant cancer healthcare institution.
All 67 Post Categories — Complete Vacancy List
🔹 Scale 11 — Senior Leadership (Age: 40–65)
2 Posts
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🔹 Scale 10 — Senior Consultants & Directors (Age: 35–70)
11 Posts
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🔹 Scale 9 — Consultants, Chief Pharmacist, Director Finance (Age: 35–65)
14 Posts
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🔹 Scale 7 — Deputy Directors, Junior Consultants, Radiologists, Managers (Age: 30–50)
36 Posts
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🔹 Scale 3–4 — Support, Nursing, Technical, Administrative (Age: 25–45)
72 Posts
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Which Role Is Right for You?
FCPS/MD/FRCP-qualified oncology specialists — this is one of the rarest opportunities in Pakistan’s public healthcare sector. Senior Consultant posts in Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and Paediatric Oncology are open, alongside multiple Junior Consultant seats. The age limit extends to 70 years for Senior Consultants — explicitly designed to attract Pakistan’s most experienced oncologists, including those currently working abroad who want to return and build something historic at home.
Nursing professionals — 47 Charge Nurse seats and 5 Head Nurse seats represent one of the largest single-batch nursing recruitments at a specialist hospital in Pakistan. BScN graduates with oncology, ICU, CCU, or OT speciality experience are the target profile. With an oncology-dedicated hospital as your workplace, the clinical learning and career development potential is exceptional.
Medical Officers — 35 seats across the hospital’s various departments. MBBS registered with PMDC, 2 years relevant experience, with residency/training completion preferred. This is the broadest opportunity in this advertisement for recently qualified doctors.
Allied health and imaging specialists — CT Technologists, MRI Technologists, Radiation Therapists, Sonologists, X-Ray Technologists, and the Mammography Technologist posts are all available. Experience with LINAC systems, Gamma Knife, SBRT, or brachytherapy is specifically called out as preferred — this is a facility with advanced radiation oncology technology that most hospitals in Pakistan simply do not have.
Health Physicists — 2 seats for Master’s in Physics graduates with 5 years of Medical Health Physicist experience in a hospital setting. This is a genuinely rare post in Pakistani healthcare advertising and will attract a narrow, specialised applicant pool.
The research publication requirement is serious at NSICT&R. Senior Consultant posts require a minimum of 8 research papers in recognised journals. Consultant posts require 5 papers. Junior Consultant and Radiologist posts require 3 papers. This is not a formality — NSICT&R is being established as a research-active institution, and the publications requirement signals that they want clinicians who contribute to the scientific literature, not just clinical practitioners. If you are applying for any consultant-level post, verify that your publication count meets the stated threshold before applying.
How to Apply
1. Download the Application Form
Visit the official website of the Specialised Healthcare & Medical Education Department: health.punjab.gov.pk and download the prescribed application form for NSICT&R Jobs 2026 (Advertisement IPL-5079).
2. Complete the Application Form Carefully
Fill in all required fields accurately — personal details, educational qualifications, professional registrations, research publications, and experience history. For medical posts, ensure your PMDC/PMC registration number, specialisation, and fellowship details are entered correctly. Any shortcoming in documentation may lead to rejection of the application.
3. Prepare Attested Copies of All Required Documents
Gather attested photocopies of: MBBS/medical degree, postgraduate fellowship certificate (FCPS/FRCS/FRCP/MD/American Board, etc.), PMDC/PMC registration, research publications list with journal names, CNIC, domicile certificate, all experience certificates, any equivalence certificate if your degree is from a foreign institution (HEC equivalence required), nursing registration (PNMC), pharmacy council registration, or PEC registration as applicable to your post.
4. Attach Bank Draft / Pay Order (for IPS-04 to IPS-11 Posts)
For Scale 4 and above posts, a bank draft or pay order must be attached to the application. The bank draft should be in favour of: Dean, Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer Treatment & Research, Lahore. The exact amount for the bank draft is specified in the official advertisement on the health.punjab.gov.pk website — confirm this before preparing the draft.
5. Submit Physical Application and/or Email Soft Copy
Submit your complete application package to 11-A, Specialised Healthcare & Medical Education Department, Lahore, before June 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM. You may also submit a soft copy by email to NSICTRC@PUNJAB.GOV.PK. If submitting by post or TCS, the application must physically arrive at the SHME Department before the 5:00 PM deadline on June 3 — dispatch at least 4–5 days early.
💡 7 Practical Tips for NSICT&R Applications
- Overseas Pakistani medical specialists — this advertisement is explicitly designed to accommodate your return. The age limit for Senior Consultant posts extends to 70 years, and the accepted qualifications include FRCS, FRCP, FRCA, MRCP, Royal College UK memberships with CCT/CST/CESR, and American Board certifications alongside FCPS. This is deliberate — NSICT&R wants the best cancer specialists Pakistan has, wherever they are currently based. If you hold an international fellowship and have been waiting for a meaningful public sector opportunity in Pakistan’s healthcare system, this is it.
- An equivalence certificate from HEC is mandatory if your degree is from a foreign institution. The advertisement explicitly states that the duly filled form must be accompanied by an equivalence certificate where applicable. HEC’s foreign degree equivalence process can take 4–6 weeks. If you hold a foreign degree and have not already obtained your HEC equivalence certificate, contact HEC’s Equivalence Division immediately. Do not submit your application without this — it will be rejected at the documentation check.
- Research publication count is verified — not self-declared. For consultant and senior consultant posts requiring 3, 5, or 8 research papers, you must provide a verifiable publications list — typically a list of paper titles, journal names, and PubMed/HEC-recognised journal URLs. Publications in predatory journals (those not indexed in PubMed, Scopus, or recognised journal lists) may not count. Before applying, compile your exact publication list with journal impact factor information and confirm they meet NSICT&R’s standard.
- PMDC/PMC registration must be current — not expired. Every medical post in this advertisement requires a valid, unrestricted PMDC/PMC registration. Check your registration status on the PMDC/PMC portal immediately. An expired registration — even by a few months — will disqualify your application regardless of your qualifications and experience. Renew first, then apply.
- For nursing applicants — oncology, ICU, or CCU speciality experience is a genuine differentiator. With 47 Charge Nurse and 5 Head Nurse seats available, the competition for nursing posts will be significant. The advertisement specifically states that oncology, CCU, ICU, paediatrics, emergency services, and OT speciality experience is preferred for both Charge Nurse and Head Nurse roles. If you have worked in any of these speciality areas, describe your specific clinical responsibilities clearly in your application — not just your designation and employment dates.
- Health Physicist applicants — specify your LINAC and advanced radiation equipment experience explicitly. The Health Physicist post (2 seats) is unusual in Pakistani government healthcare advertising. The advertisement specifically lists LINAC, CT simulators, Gamma Knife/Cyber Knife, SBRT, brachytherapy, and treatment planning systems as preferred experience. If you have worked with any of these systems, list each one by name in your application. Board certification in Medical Physics (ABR or equivalent) is also listed as preferred — include this prominently if you hold it.
- The 5:00 PM deadline on June 3 is exact — not a soft cutoff. The advertisement states Wednesday, June 3, 2026, till 5:00 PM. Government departments in Pakistan routinely enforce time-specific submission deadlines at healthcare organisations. If you are submitting in person or by post, plan to have your complete application arrive before 3:00 PM on June 3 to account for any administrative processing. If emailing a soft copy, send it by June 2 and follow up on June 3 morning to confirm receipt before 5:00 PM.
⚠️ Official Instructions
- All vacancies are for the Cancer Care Clinic at NSICT&R, Lahore
- Appointments are on a contract basis — both clinical and non-clinical
- Bank draft/pay order required for IPS-04 to IPS-11 in favor of Dean, NSICT&R, Lahore
- Soft copy may also be emailed to NSICTRC@PUNJAB.GOV.PK
- Post/TCS applications must also physically arrive before the deadline
- Any shortcoming in documentation may lead to rejection
- Equivalence certificate from HEC required where applicable (foreign degrees)
- Advertisement Code: IPL-5079 — reference this in all correspondence
📞 Contact & Application Details
📧 Email (Soft Copy): NSICTRC@PUNJAB.GOV.PK
🌐 Download Form: health.punjab.gov.pk
📮 Submission Address: 11-A, Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department, Lahore
🏦 Bank Draft (Scale 4+): In favour of Dean, Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer Treatment & Research, Lahore
(FAQ)Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is NSICT&R fully operational, or is it still under construction?
NSICT&R is in a phased opening. The Cancer Care Clinic — the initial operational phase — is already functional and treating patients, with OPD services, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy operational. The full 915-bed facility is the larger project, built for Rs 72 billion in Valencia Town, Lahore. The staff hired through this 2026 recruitment cycle will serve the Cancer Care Clinic operations that are currently running. The broader hospital is expected to reach full operational capacity as construction phases are completed.
2. Are these permanent government positions or contracts?
All 207 vacancies are explicitly described as contract-based appointments. They are not permanent Punjab government civil service positions. The contract duration and renewal terms are typically specified in the individual appointment letters. For a new institution of this scale and significance, initial contract appointments are standard — many similar specialist institutions in Pakistan have transitioned contract staff to more permanent arrangements over time, but this is not guaranteed. The decision to apply should be based on the contractual nature of the role.
3. Can a Pakistani doctor currently working abroad apply for NSICT&R consultant posts?
Yes. The qualification structure for Senior Consultant posts specifically includes FRCS, FRCP, FRCA, MRCP, Royal College memberships with CCT/CST/CESR (UK), and American Board certifications — qualifications primarily held by Pakistani medical professionals who trained or worked abroad. The age limit extending to 70 years for Senior Consultants further signals that experienced overseas professionals are a specific target audience for these roles. If you hold a foreign qualification, ensure you have or can obtain the HEC Qualification Equivalence Certificate, which is required before your application can be fully processed.
4. What does “valid unrestricted medical license” mean for consultant posts?
For Pakistan-based applicants, “valid unrestricted medical license” refers to a current, active PMDC/PMC registration with no restrictions, suspensions, or conditions attached to your practice rights. For internationally trained applicants who hold foreign medical licenses (UK GMC, US State Medical Board, etc.), “unrestricted” means your license must be in good standing with no disciplinary restrictions. If your Pakistan PMDC/PMC registration has expired or was obtained years ago and never renewed, this constitutes a restricted license for purposes of this eligibility criterion.
5. Can nurses from private hospitals or outside Punjab apply?
Yes. The advertisement does not restrict nursing applications to Punjab residents or public sector healthcare experience. Any candidate with a PNMC-recognised nursing qualification, valid registration, and the relevant experience (3 years as Charge Nurse for Charge Nurse posts, 5 years as Charge Nurse for Head Nurse posts) can apply regardless of which province they are from or whether their previous experience was in public or private hospitals. NSICT&R is a provincial government institution of the Punjab institution, but the recruitment criteria for nursing posts is qualification and experience-based rather than domicile-restricted.
Disclaimer
JobHubOnline is an independent job information portal and is not affiliated with the Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer Treatment & Research (NSICT&R), the Specialised Healthcare & Medical Education Department, or the Government of Punjab. All job details published in this article are sourced from the official NSICT&R advertisement (IPL-5079) from the SHME Department, Government of Punjab. Hospital background information is sourced from officially published news reports and government announcements. Always verify the latest eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and bank draft amounts directly at health.punjab.gov.pk before applying. JobHubOnline does not charge any fee for job listings and is not responsible for hiring decisions or changes to the original advertisement after publication.
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