SIHS Jobs 2026 – Faculty and Clinical Staff Lahore
Original Job Description
QUICK FACTS
- Organization: Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS) — comprising Shalamar Hospital (SH), Shalamar Medical and Dental College (SMDC), Shalamar Nursing College, and Shalamar School of Allied Health Sciences (SSAHS)
- Job Title(s): Assistant Professor (Medicine), Senior Registrar (Medicine, Nephrology, Paeds), Senior Demonstrator (Chemical Pathology, Community Medicine, Histopathology), Research Associate – Research and Innovation, Research Associate – Clinical Research, Infection Preventionist
- Location: Shalimar Link Road, Mughalpura, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
- Number of Posts: Not specified in source advertisement
- BPS / Pay Scale: Not specified in source advertisement
- Age Limit: Not specified in source advertisement
- Education Required: Bachelor (B.Sc.N / Post RN or BS in Allied Health), Master (preferably Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Biotechnology from HEC-recognized university), MBBS
- Experience Required: Varies by role — 3 years for Research Associate (Research and Innovation); 2+ years for Research Associate (Clinical Research); 1 to 2 years for Infection Preventionist; at least 1 year of teaching experience for Senior Demonstrator (Community Medicine)
- Application Deadline: 12 May 2026 (or as per paper advertisement)
- Application Method: Submit updated resume with copies of transcripts, experience certificates, valid PM&DC / PN&MC / AHPC Registration, and CNIC by post or email
- Advertisement No: Not specified in source advertisement
- Published Date: 10 May 2026
- Source: Daily Jang Newspaper, 10 May 2026
Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences is hiring across multiple departments — from academic faculty to clinical and research roles — and the deadline is just two days away, on 12 May 2026. Positions span medicine, nursing, laboratory sciences, and health research, making this one of the broader private-sector health institution advertisements seen in Lahore this year. If you have the right credentials, this needs your attention today.
JOB OVERVIEW
The advertisement covers vacancies across the constituent units of Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences, which includes Shalamar Hospital, Shalamar Medical and Dental College, Shalamar Nursing College, and Shalamar School of Allied Health Sciences. The roles span academic appointments, clinical registrar posts, demonstrator positions, two distinct research associate tracks, and an infection prevention role.
The Research Associate positions are split into two separate profiles with different requirements. The Research and Innovation track is aimed at candidates with a Master’s degree in biological sciences and hands-on laboratory or bioinformatics experience. The Clinical Research track requires an MBBS degree along with a strong grounding in evidence-based medicine, systematic reviews, statistical software, and research writing. The Infection Preventionist role is aimed at registered nurses or allied health graduates with direct experience in infection prevention and control settings.
Faculty appointments, including Assistant Professor and Senior Registrar roles, are subject to Level III or Level IV qualifications commensurate with Pakistan Medical and Dental Council approved criteria, as noted in the source advertisement. For the Senior Demonstrator in Community Medicine, a PM&DC-recognized Level II-b qualification such as an MPhil or two-year MPH, or FCPS-equivalent training, along with at least one year of teaching experience at a recognized institution, is specifically required.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Education:
- Assistant Professor (Medicine): Not specified beyond PMDC-approved faculty criteria mentioned generally
- Senior Registrar (Medicine, Nephrology, Paeds): MBBS; Level III or Level IV qualification per PM&DC / SMDC approved criteria
- Senior Demonstrator (Chemical Pathology, Histopathology): Level III or Level IV qualification per PM&DC criteria
- Senior Demonstrator (Community Medicine): PM&DC-recognized Level II-b — MPhil or 2-year MPH, or completion of Level III training (FCPS) in the relevant specialty
- Research Associate – Research and Innovation: Bachelor’s degree (preferably Master’s) in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or equivalent from an HEC-recognized university
- Research Associate – Clinical Research: MBBS degree
- Infection Preventionist: B.Sc.N / Post RN or BS in any Allied Health Discipline
Age: Not specified in source advertisement
Experience:
- Research Associate – Research and Innovation: 3 years relevant work experience; prior experience in nucleic acids or proteins and bioinformatics required for MS graduates
- Research Associate – Clinical Research: 2+ years of research experience as a Research Associate or in an equivalent role
- Senior Demonstrator (Community Medicine): At least 1 year of teaching experience at a recognized institution
- Infection Preventionist: 1 to 2 years of experience in any health care setup; certification in infection prevention and control practices required
- Other roles: Not specified beyond general faculty appointment criteria
Domicile / Nationality: Not specified in source advertisement
Gender: Not specified in source advertisement
Other Requirements:
- Valid PM&DC / PN&MC / AHPC Registration as applicable
- Valid CNIC required
- Research Associate (Research and Innovation): Critical thinking, excellent communication skills, familiarity with research ethics, informed consent, and IRB protocols
- Research Associate (Clinical Research): Proficiency in SPSS, R, and STATA; quantitative and qualitative research methodology and writing skills; literature appraisal and guideline interpretation skills
- Research Associate (Research and Innovation): Ability to work with nucleic acids, proteins, and bioinformatics tools (for MS graduates specifically)
HOW TO APPLY
- Prepare an updated resume along with copies of your academic transcripts and experience certificates.
- Include a copy of your valid PM&DC, PN&MC, or AHPC Registration as applicable to your role.
- Include a copy of your valid CNIC.
- Send all documents to the Human Resource Department, Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences, Shalimar Link Road, Mughalpura, Lahore by 12 May 2026.
- You may also apply via email at careers@sihs.org.pk.
- For queries, contact the HR department at Ph: 92-42-111-205-205, Ext 418/375.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
Always verify the latest instructions on the official advertisement before applying.
Nawa Verdict (archived)
Our original analysis of this role
WORTH APPLYING?
Conditional — strong opportunity for qualified medical, nursing, and research professionals, but the two-day window makes it viable only for candidates who already have all documents ready.
COMPETITION LEVEL:
High — Shalamar is a well-known private health sciences institution in Lahore, and multiple specialized roles with specific qualification requirements will attract a concentrated pool of experienced candidates from the city and surrounding areas.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
The source advertisement states that salary and fringe benefits will be commensurate with qualification and experience. No fixed figures, pay scales, or allowances are mentioned. Candidates should verify the actual package directly with the HR department before applying, particularly given the short deadline and lack of pay transparency.
RED FLAGS:
The most significant concern here is the deadline. The advertisement was published on 10 May 2026 and closes on 12 May 2026 — a two-day window is genuinely very tight for an academic and clinical institution hiring across six different roles. There is no roll number, advertisement number, or reference code provided in the source. No domicile or gender information is stated. The number of vacancies for each post is not disclosed. For the faculty roles, the eligibility language points back to PM&DC and SMDC-approved criteria rather than spelling out clear requirements, which means candidates need to independently verify whether they qualify before investing time in the application.
HIDDEN BENEFITS:
The advertisement covers vacancies across four distinct units within SIHS — a hospital, a medical and dental college, a nursing college, and an allied health sciences school — which means selected candidates are entering a multi-disciplinary institutional environment rather than a single-department setup. The mention of fringe benefits alongside salary, though unquantified, suggests a structured compensation package beyond basic pay.
BEST FOR:
This advertisement is best suited for medical graduates, registered nurses, and research professionals already based in Lahore who have their PM&DC or equivalent registration active and their documents ready to submit within 48 hours. Faculty positions will specifically suit candidates who already meet PM&DC Level III or IV criteria and have a track record in their relevant specialty.