Deputy Director (Inspections)

Position Overview & Institutional Context

The Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) seeks a seasoned clinical administrator for the position of Deputy Director (Inspections) at its Head Office in Lahore. The incumbent will spearhead regular and special inspection regimes across public and private hospitals, diagnostic centers, and maternity homes throughout Punjab to guarantee adherence to Minimum Service Delivery Standards (MSDS).

Key Responsibilities & Core Deliverables

• Direct inspection teams conducting MSDS compliance assessments across secondary and tertiary healthcare establishments.
• Evaluate clinical protocols, infection prevention, surgical theater standards, and emergency preparedness.
• Formulate evidentiary inspection reports and legal audit documents for the Commission's Licensing Board.
• Lead investigations into clinical negligence, adverse medical incidents, and healthcare facility deficiencies.
• Train and mentor inspection assessors on standardized scoring rubrics and objective assessment methodologies.

Minimum Eligibility & Profile Criteria

• Qualification: MBBS / BDS with postgraduate degree in Public Health, Health Management, or clinical specialty.
• Registration: Valid, active registration with PM&DC.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of post-qualification professional healthcare experience, including at least 4 years in clinical governance or hospital quality auditing.

Step-by-Step Application Procedure

Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria should proceed as follows:

• Access the PHC recruitment page at https://www.phc.org.pk/careers to download the application format.
• Submit the dossier containing the signed application, updated curriculum vitae, verified copies of degrees, PM&DC registration, experience letters, and CNIC.
• Dispatch via courier to: Director (HR & Support Services), Punjab Healthcare Commission, 132-B, Industrial Estate, Kot Lakhpat, Lahore.
• The deadline for submission is October 30, 2026.