Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology, Sargodha has invited applications for a Senior Consultant position in Cardiology on a contract basis. The vacancy offers a minimum monthly pay package of Rs. 700,000 and is intended for experienced cardiology professionals with recognized postgraduate qualifications, substantial post-qualification experience and an established research record.
The NSIC Sargodha Senior Consultant Job 2026 is open to eligible candidates from across Pakistan. Applications must reach the institute’s HR Department by 2:00 PM on Thursday, 24 September 2026.
The appointment forms part of the institute’s recruitment of specialized healthcare professionals under the Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department, Punjab.
Senior Consultant Job Details
Position: Senior Consultant
Department: Cardiology
Number of Posts: 1
Pay Scale: PS-10
Minimum Pay Package: Rs. 700,000 per month
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract
Contract Period: Three years
Age Limit: 38 to 55 years
Job Location: Sargodha, Punjab
Application Deadline: 24 September 2026 at 2:00 PM
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants for the Senior Consultant position must hold MBBS along with an appropriate recognized postgraduate qualification in the relevant specialty.
Acceptable postgraduate qualifications include:
- FCPS
- MD
- MRCP with CCT
- Diploma of the American Board
- Another equivalent qualification in the relevant subject recognized by the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council
Candidates must also possess at least nine years of professional experience after completing their postgraduate qualification.
The qualification and experience requirements make this a senior clinical appointment intended for specialists who already have substantial experience in cardiology practice.
Professional Experience Requirement
Applicants must have a minimum of nine years of post-graduate professional experience in the relevant field.
Candidates should ensure that the experience claimed in their application can be supported through valid experience certificates and professional documentation.
Because this is a senior specialist position, applicants should present their clinical experience clearly, including hospital appointments, consultant-level responsibilities, specialized cardiac care experience and other relevant professional work.
Research and Publication Requirement
Research experience is an important eligibility component for the Senior Consultant position.
Applicants must have at least five research papers in the relevant field published in journals recognized by PMDC, HEC or an internationally recognized authority.
Preference will be given to candidates whose research work has been published in impact-factor journals.
Applicants should therefore clearly identify qualifying publications in their CV and keep supporting publication details available for verification.
Age Limit
The prescribed age range for the Senior Consultant vacancy is 38 to 55 years.
General relaxation in the upper age limit may be available in accordance with the applicable Government of Punjab policy.
Salary and Pay Package
The advertised minimum pay package is Rs. 700,000 per month.
The vacancy is placed in PS-10 and is being offered on a lump-sum contractual basis.
Candidates should note that the advertisement describes Rs. 700,000 as the minimum pay package for the Senior Consultant position.
Contract Duration
The advertised appointment will be made on a lump-sum contract for a period of three years.
Appointment will remain subject to verification of educational qualifications, postgraduate credentials, professional experience and other required documents.
Institutional practice will be allowed in accordance with the institute’s regulations. Private practice outside the institution will not be permitted under the advertised terms of appointment.
Who Can Apply?
Candidates from all over Pakistan are eligible to apply for the advertised Senior Consultant category.
This is particularly relevant for experienced cardiologists who meet the qualification, research and post-graduate experience requirements but are currently working outside Punjab.
Government employees who wish to apply must submit their applications through the proper channel.
Candidates claiming an equivalent qualification should be prepared to provide the applicable equivalence certificate from the relevant competent authority when required.
Selection Process
Applications will initially be reviewed against the advertised qualification, experience, age and professional requirements.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
The competent authority may also conduct a screening or written test for any advertised position where considered necessary.
Final appointment will be subject to verification of the candidate’s qualifications, experience and other relevant credentials.
Job Location
The Senior Consultant will serve at Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology, Sargodha, Punjab.
The institute has been developed in the vicinity of DHQ Sargodha as a specialized cardiac healthcare facility. Pakistan Post lists 40100 as the postcode for Sargodha GPO.
Deadline
The last date to apply for the Senior Consultant Job at Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology is 24 September 2026.
Completed applications must reach the HR Department by 2:00 PM on Thursday, 24 September 2026.
Applications sent through post or courier should also arrive before the deadline. Candidates should not rely on the dispatch date alone.
How to Apply
Applicants can obtain the prescribed application form from the HR Department of Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology, Sargodha, or download it from the institute’s official website:
Download Application Form / Official Website
The completed application form should be submitted along with attested copies of the relevant required documents.
Applications should be sent or submitted to:
HR Department
Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology
Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan
Applicants using post or courier should ensure that their application reaches the institute before 2:00 PM on 24 September 2026.
For recruitment-related queries, the advertisement provides the HR Department contact number 048-2165124.
Documents Applicants Should Prepare
Candidates should carefully organize their documents before submitting the application. Relevant documentation may include:
- Completed prescribed application form
- CNIC
- Recent photographs where required on the form
- MBBS degree
- Postgraduate qualification
- Professional registration documents
- Experience certificates
- Research publication details
- Equivalence certificate where applicable
- Domicile and other supporting documents required by the institute
The information provided in the application should match the supporting documents because credentials and professional experience are subject to verification.
Why This Position Requires an Experienced Cardiology Professional
The Senior Consultant role sits at a high level of clinical responsibility. The requirement for nine years of post-graduate experience, five research publications and a recognized specialist qualification shows that the institute is seeking an established cardiology professional rather than an early-career doctor.
Applicants should therefore use their CV to demonstrate not only length of service but also the level of clinical responsibility they have held, their specialist cardiac experience, academic contribution and relevant research output.
