The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Foundation (KPHF), an autonomous body under the Health Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is inviting online applications through the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA) from high-caliber procurement professionals domiciled in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the executive leadership post of Director Procurement.
Role Overview and Executive Responsibilities
The Director Procurement spearheads all high-stakes purchasing, tendering, vendor evaluation, and contracting initiatives for provincial healthcare interventions and innovative Public Private Partnership (PPP) hospital management models. The role involves formulating strategic procurement plans compliant with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (KPPRA) Act and Rules, designing competitive international and national bidding frameworks, overseeing hospital equipment outsourcing contracts, maintaining automated supply-chain ERP workflows, and managing institutional dispute resolution.
Candidate Profile and Eligibility Nuances
Candidates must hold an MBA in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Finance from an HEC-accredited institution, substantiated by at least 15 years of post-qualification procurement leadership experience. A minimum of 5 years must reflect independent management of procurement portfolios for hospital networks, public healthcare departments, or development sector initiatives. Comprehensive expertise in KPPRA regulations, public sector financial protocols, and ERP software suites (SAP, Oracle) is strictly required. The upper age boundary is 45 years.
Nature of Appointment and Terms
The appointment is on a contract basis governed under the administrative framework and service regulations of the Board of Governors (BoG) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Foundation. The selected officer will serve on probation for an initial duration of one year, during which performance will be rigorously monitored. Serving civil or autonomous body officers must apply through proper administrative channels with a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC).
How to Apply
Eligible candidates domiciled in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa must apply online through the official ETEA recruitment portal at www.etea.edu.pk. The online application portal activates on October 1, 2026. Applicants must complete their candidate profile, verify their CNIC via biometric confirmation, and submit their online application before the closing deadline on October 15, 2026. Hard copies of testimonials are not required at the initial submission stage.
Important Instructions
Candidates will initially sit for the official ETEA screening test. Shortlisted candidates qualifying the screening test will be invited to submit verified academic transcripts, degrees, experience credentials, and provincial domicile for formal document scrutiny prior to interview scheduling. No travel or daily allowance (TA/DA) is permissible for examination or interview sessions.