Job Description
QUICK FACTS
- Organization: Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination (NHSRC)
- Job Title(s): 1. Finance Manager (PPS 9 / BPS 19) | 2. M&E Officer (PPS 8 / BPS 18)
- Location: 3rd Floor, Kohsar Block, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad
- Number of Posts: 2 (1 per position)
- BPS / Pay Scale: Finance Manager – PPS 9 / BPS 19 | M&E Officer – PPS 8 / BPS 18
- Age Limit: 35 to 45 years (calculated from last date of application submission)
- Education Required: Finance Manager – MBA in Finance or CA / ACCA / CMA / ACMA | M&E Officer – Master’s in Statistics, Demographics, Public Policy, International Development Economics, Public Health, or equivalent (16 years of education)
- Experience Required: Finance Manager – Minimum 10 years post-qualification relevant experience in financial management of health-related projects preferred | M&E Officer – Minimum 8 years of verifiable experience in Monitoring and Evaluation for development projects
- Application Deadline: 18 April 2026 (within 15 days from date of publication)
- Application Method: Online via National Job Portal at www.njp.gov.pk | Written screening managed by Candidates Testing Services (CTS) at www.cts.org.pk
- Advertisement No: No. 2-2025-26/Hep-C/HRM-PMU | PID(I)7952/25
- Published Date: 04 April 2026
- Source: Daily Ausaf Newspaper, 4 April 2026
NHSRC is recruiting two senior professionals — a Finance Manager and an M&E Officer — for the Prime Minister’s Programme for the Elimination of Hepatitis C Infection. Both are contract positions based in Islamabad, and applications close on 18 April 2026. If you have a strong background in public sector finance or development sector monitoring and evaluation, this is one of the more senior openings in the government space right now.
JOB OVERVIEW
These positions sit within the Prime Minister’s Programme for the Elimination of Hepatitis C Infection, a large-scale government health initiative housed under NHSRC at the Pak Secretariat in Islamabad. Both roles are offered on a contract basis, initially running until 30 June 2027 or until the project concludes — whichever comes first.
The Finance Manager role is focused on financial management of the health programme, with particular value placed on experience in public sector accounting, PFM cycles, financial modeling, and grievance mechanisms for large-scale beneficiary services. The M&E Officer is expected to design, implement, and manage monitoring and evaluation frameworks for the programme, with preference for candidates who have worked in health-related development projects and have experience engaging multiple stakeholders including civil society and grass-root government health departments.
Both posts carry a regional and provincial quota marked as Merit, meaning selection will be based on qualifications and experience rather than domicile-based allocation.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Education: Finance Manager: MBA in Finance or CA / ACCA / CMA / ACMA. Completion of articles from a registered audit firm will be given additional weightage. M&E Officer: Master’s degree in Statistics, Demographics, Public Policy, International Development Economics, Public Health, or an equivalent qualification constituting 16 years of education. Advanced certification in M&E, Statistics, PMP, or a related area will be given additional weightage.
Age: 35 to 45 years for both positions. Age is calculated from the last date of submission of applications.
Experience: Finance Manager: At least 10 years of post-qualification relevant experience in financial management, with preference for those who have handled health-related projects. Knowledge of PFM cycle, regulatory mechanism, financial modeling, international public sector accounting standards, and grievance redressal for large-scale beneficiary services is required. M&E Officer: At least 8 years of verifiable experience in Monitoring and Evaluation for development projects, including developing and implementing M&E tools and results frameworks. Experience in health-related projects and working with civil society or grass-root government health departments is preferred.
Domicile / Nationality: Not specified in source advertisement.
Gender: Not specified in source advertisement.
Other Requirements:
- Government employees must apply through the proper channel.
- Eligibility will be determined based on academic qualifications, experience, and age.
- Information provided in application forms will be verified. False or forged information may result in cancellation of candidacy and legal action.
- Incomplete applications, advance copies, and applications received after the due date will not be entertained.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test or interview.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for test or interview attendance.
HOW TO APPLY
- Visit the National Job Portal at www.njp.gov.pk and submit your application online within 15 days from the date of publication of the advertisement (deadline: 18 April 2026).
- The written screening process will be conducted independently by Candidates Testing Services (CTS). Note that CTS charges a separate fee per post — have payment ready.
- To download roll number slips, check the merit list, or view test results, visit www.cts.org.pk.
- For technical support or registration help, contact the CTS helpline at 051-2000109 during official working hours, or visit their office at No. 9, 3rd Floor, United Plaza Blue Area, Islamabad.
- If you are already working in a government department, submit your application through the proper channel as required by the source advertisement.
- Keep a copy of all documents ready. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Always verify the latest instructions on the official advertisement before applying.
Nawa Verdict
Original analysis by NawaCareer editors
WORTH APPLYING?
Conditional — Strong roles for experienced professionals, but the contract nature and project-bound tenure mean job security is limited. Worth it if you already work in development sector or are open to contract government work.
COMPETITION LEVEL:
Very High — Only 1 seat per position, both requiring senior-level qualifications and a decade or close to it in relevant experience. These are niche profiles and the National Job Portal reaches a wide audience, so expect a large pool of applicants for two spots.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
The advertisement mentions Project Pay Scale (PPS) — Finance Manager at PPS 9 / BPS 19 and M&E Officer at PPS 8 / BPS 18. No specific salary figures, allowances, or benefits are listed in the source ad. Candidates should verify the actual compensation attached to these PPS grades from the official advertisement or NJP portal before applying.
RED FLAGS:
Only 1 vacancy per position — extremely competitive for senior-level contract roles.
Contract runs only until 30 June 2027 or project completion, whichever is earlier. This could be shorter than expected with no guarantee of extension.
CTS charges a separate fee per post, which is an added cost on top of the application process.
No salary figure is explicitly stated in the advertisement — candidates are applying without knowing the exact monthly package.
No TA/DA for test or interview, which could be inconvenient for candidates traveling to Islamabad.
The source advertisement on which this post is based contains limited detail on several eligibility sub-fields.
HIDDEN BENEFITS:
The positions are part of the Prime Minister's Programme for Elimination of Hepatitis C Infection — a nationally visible, high-priority health initiative. Working on a programme of this scale, especially at a senior grade (BPS 18 and 19 equivalent), can be a strong addition to a development sector career. The Merit-based quota also means candidates from any province can compete on equal footing.
BEST FOR:
Senior finance or M&E professionals with at least 8 to 10 years of experience in development or public sector health projects who are comfortable with contract-based government work and are based in or willing to relocate to Islamabad.
Ready to apply?
Last chance — deadline is today.