Director PRSP & Director Academics – PIPOS Peshawar 2026
Original Job Description
QUICK FACTS
- Organization: Pakistan Institute of Prosthetic and Orthotic Sciences (PIPOS)
- Job Title(s): Director PRSP (Patient Care), Director Academics
- Location: Plot 06 B, Sector B-3, Phase-5, Hayatabad, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Number of Posts: 02 (01 each)
- BPS / Pay Scale: Not specified in source advertisement.
- Age Limit: Up to 54 years (for both posts)
- Education Required: Director PRSP: BS in Prosthetics and Orthotics; Director Academics: MS/MPhil in Prosthetics and Orthotics OR BS in Prosthetics and Orthotics with post-graduation Diploma in Prosthetic and Orthotic
- Experience Required: Director PRSP: 10 years total, with at least 5 years in production of Assistive Technology in a recognized Rehabilitation Centre; Director Academics: 10 years total with at least 5 years teaching experience OR 15 years total with at least 7 years teaching experience (depending on qualification route)
- Application Deadline: 23 May 2026
- Application Method: Application form downloaded from www.pipos.gkp.pk, submitted with complete bio-data, academic and experience documents, domicile certificate, 2 recent photographs, and attested CNIC copy — sent via registered courier or Post Office only to Administrative Officer PIPOS within 15 days of publication
- Advertisement No: INF(P)2039/26
- Published Date: 08 May 2026
- Source: Daily Aaj Newspaper
PIPOS — the Pakistan Institute of Prosthetic and Orthotic Sciences in Hayatabad Peshawar — has announced two senior-level positions: Director PRSP (Patient Care) and Director Academics. These are rare leadership openings at a specialized government institution, open only to candidates with KPK domicile and deep experience in the prosthetics and orthotics field. The deadline to apply is 23 May 2026.
JOB OVERVIEW
PIPOS is inviting applications from eligible candidates holding domicile of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for two director-level positions. Both posts are being filled through initial recruitment and carry a three-year appointment, extendable once on satisfactory performance with board approval.
The Director PRSP (Patient Care) position is focused on the patient-facing and rehabilitation side of the institution. The role requires a candidate who has hands-on experience in producing assistive technology within a recognized rehabilitation centre for persons with disabilities, in addition to a decade of overall professional experience. Advanced qualifications in fields such as Organizational Management, Hospital Management, Health Care Management, or Public Health will be an added advantage.
The Director Academics position is focused on the academic and teaching functions of PIPOS. Candidates can qualify through two routes: either an MS or MPhil in Prosthetics and Orthotics with 10 years of experience including at least 5 years of teaching, or a BS in Prosthetics and Orthotics with a post-graduation diploma and 15 years of experience including at least 7 years of teaching. Here too, advanced qualifications in management-related fields will be viewed favourably. The institution operates under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa PIPOS Act, 1999.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Education:
- Director PRSP (Patient Care): BS in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Advanced qualifications in Organizational Management, Hospital/Health Care Management, Public Health, or related management fields will be highly considered.
- Director Academics: MS/MPhil in Prosthetics and Orthotics. OR BS in Prosthetics and Orthotics with a post-graduation Diploma in Prosthetic and Orthotic. Advanced qualifications in management-related fields will be highly considered for this post as well.
Age: Up to 54 years for both posts.
Experience:
- Director PRSP: 10 years of working experience, with at least 5 years specifically in the production of Assistive Technology in a recognized Rehabilitation Centre for Persons with Disabilities.
- Director Academics: (Route 1) 10 years of working experience with at least 5 years of teaching experience in the field of Prosthetics and Orthotics. (Route 2) 15 years of working experience with at least 7 years of teaching experience in the field of Prosthetics and Orthotics.
Domicile / Nationality: Domicile of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is required.
Gender: PIPOS encourages individuals from all genders, minority groups, and persons with disabilities to apply. Quota system as per KP Government rules and regulations will be adopted.
Other Requirements:
- Government servants and employees of autonomous bodies must apply through proper channel and must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their competent authority.
- Candidates previously convicted by a court of law, dismissed or terminated from public service, or found to have submitted forged documents or false information will be disqualified or excluded from interview.
- Original documents must be produced at the time of interview.
- No TA/DA is allowed for the interview.
HOW TO APPLY
- Download the prescribed application form from the official PIPOS website: www.pipos.gkp.pk
- Fill out the application form completely. Prepare the following documents to accompany it: complete bio-data, academic certificates, experience certificates, domicile certificate, 2 recent photographs, and an attested photocopy of your CNIC.
- Attach a Bank Draft in favor of Managing Director-PIPOS, or make a direct deposit into Bank National Bank of Pakistan, Branch Code 1759, Account Number 3011734865, Account Title: PIPOS Training and Education. The application fee is Rs. 10,000 (non-refundable) for both S.No. 01 and S.No. 02.
- Send the complete application package through registered courier service or Post Office only. Hand-delivered applications will not be entertained. Address it to: Administrative Officer, PIPOS, Plot 06 B, Sector B-3, Phase-5, Hayatabad, Peshawar.
- The application must reach PIPOS within 15 days of the publication of this advertisement (published 08 May 2026). The stated last date is 23 May 2026.
- Government servants must also attach a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their competent authority.
- If the closing date falls on a public holiday, the next working day will be treated as the closing date.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained, even if the bank draft payment was made on time.
Always verify the latest instructions on the official advertisement before applying.
Nawa Verdict (archived)
Our original analysis of this role
WORTH APPLYING?
Conditional — only if you hold KPK domicile and have the very specific academic and experience profile the ad demands. These are not general management roles.
COMPETITION LEVEL:
Low to Medium — only 2 posts are available, but the qualification and experience bar is very high. The field of Prosthetics and Orthotics is specialized enough that the pool of eligible candidates in KPK is naturally limited. Those who meet the criteria face less competition than in typical government jobs, but the scrutiny will be intense.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
The source advertisement does not mention any salary, pay scale, or benefits. This is a notable omission for director-level positions. Interested candidates should contact PIPOS directly or check www.pipos.gkp.pk for this information before applying. What is confirmed: appointment is for three years, extendable once, with a three-month probation period.
RED FLAGS:
No salary or pay scale mentioned anywhere in the advertisement. For director-level roles, this is unusual and leaves applicants in the dark on a critical point.
Rs. 10,000 non-refundable application fee is steep, especially given that only 2 posts are being filled. If you are not shortlisted, that money is gone.
The ad states the competent authority has the power to increase, decrease, or even cancel posts entirely as per institutional requirements — meaning even if you apply and qualify, the post may disappear.
No TA/DA for interview. Candidates travelling from outside Peshawar bear full travel costs at their own expense.
The scrutiny committee can reject incomplete applications, and the PIPOS Board's decision is stated to be final with limited appeal options.
HIDDEN BENEFITS:
The institution encourages applications from all genders, minority groups, and persons with disabilities, which is explicitly stated — a positive sign for an inclusive workplace.
The service is governed under the KPK PIPOS Act, 1999, giving it a defined legal framework.
Appointment is extendable on satisfactory performance, offering some continuity for the right candidate.
BEST FOR:
Senior professionals with a strong academic or clinical background specifically in Prosthetics and Orthotics, holding KPK domicile, who are looking to step into institutional leadership. These roles are not entry points — they are for people who have already spent a decade or more in this field and are ready to lead at the organizational level.