The Institute of Public Health (IPH), Lahore, under the Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department, Government of the Punjab, invites applications from medical specialists for the contractual faculty post of Assistant Professor of Bacteriology (BPS-18) under advertisement reference IPL-10149.
Role Overview and Academic Responsibilities
The Assistant Professor of Bacteriology delivers postgraduate public health education (MPH, MPhil), conducts advanced microbiological diagnostics, directs bacterial pathogen surveillance, mentors postgraduate research fellows, and collaborates with provincial health agencies on epidemic investigation and antimicrobial resistance monitoring.
Candidate Profile and Eligibility Nuances
Candidates must hold an MBBS or PM&DC-recognized equivalent qualification, supplemented by an advanced postgraduate degree in Bacteriology/Microbiology (D.Sc, PhD, Dr.P.H, M.Phil, or FCPS) and 3 years of verified teaching or practical experience in the specialty. Domicile of Punjab province is mandatory. Age limit is up to 50 years for male candidates and 53 years for female candidates.
Nature of Appointment and Terms
Appointment is on a contract basis under "The Contract Appointment Policy, 2004" of the Government of the Punjab, initially for a tenure of 2 years, extendable based on performance. Serving government doctors must apply through proper departmental channels with an official NOC.
How to Apply
Prescribed application forms are downloadable from the official IPH website at www.iph.punjab.gov.pk. Completed applications along with attested photocopies of academic degrees, PM&DC registration, domicile certificate, CNIC, experience credentials, and two recent passport-sized photographs must be submitted to the Office of the Dean, Institute of Public Health, 64 Birdwood Road, Lahore on or before October 12, 2026.
Important Instructions
Interviews of eligible candidates will take place on October 20, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at the Institute of Public Health, Lahore. Original credentials and PM&DC registration must be produced. No TA/DA is admissible.