Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) Jobs 2025, Islamabad

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) Jobs 2025, Islamabad

The Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) invites accomplished leaders to apply for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). This is a contract appointment for three (03) years (extendable, subject to approval and performance) with a market-based, competitive salary package. The CEO will report to the IHRA Board of Authority and lead the Authority’s mission to ensure quality, safety, and accountability across healthcare establishments at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels in both public and private sectors.

Job Position Details

Key Responsibilities (as per IHRA Act 2018)

The CEO is also the Secretary to the IHRA Board and, under the Board’s supervision and delegated powers, will:

1. Lead Administration & Operations
   Manage the administration, operations, and functions of the Authority; ensure policy compliance and timely execution of strategic initiatives.
2. Principal Accounting Officer
   Act as the principal accounting officer—responsible and accountable for management of IHRA’s funds and assets; embed robust internal controls and financial discipline.
3. Strategy & Planning
   Prepare and present to the Board the Authority’s strategic and operational plans for review and approval; translate these plans into measurable programs and KPIs.
4. Board Support & Policy Execution
   Assist the Board in strategic thinking, policy formulation, and implementation; ensure statutory compliance and timely reporting.
5. Financial Stewardship
   Safeguard the financial health of the Authority; uphold transparency in budgeting, procurement, and audit responses.
6. Public Voice of the Authority
   Act as spokesperson, communicating clearly with healthcare establishments, practitioners, patients, media, and government stakeholders.
7. People Leadership
   Provide direction to senior management and motivate staff across directorates; foster a culture of ethics, performance, and service to citizens.

Who should apply (Eligibility & Ideal Profile) ✅

• Experience: Minimum 15 years in one or more of the following: hospital or public administration, public health, medicine, accounting/finance, law or regulation, or a closely related field.
• Education: Advanced academic credentials; higher qualifications in law, management, and/or clinical/medical disciplines will be given preference.
• Government Know-How: Demonstrated understanding of Government procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Healthcare Lens: Prior healthcare sector experience—clinical, regulatory, or managerial—will be considered a distinct advantage.
• Leadership Strength: Proven competency in governance, policy execution, stakeholder management, financial stewardship, and change leadership.
• Integrity & Compliance: Clean professional track record; full adherence to IHRA Act 2018, public-sector ethics, and conflict-of-interest safeguards.

ℹ️ Disqualifications apply as per Section 13 of the IHRA Act, 2018.

How to Apply – Step-by-Step Process 📝

1. Prepare Your Dossier
   • Updated CV/Resume (clearly state leadership achievements, budgets handled, teams led, regulatory work).
   • Cover Letter summarizing your suitability for IHRA CEO and your first-year priorities.
   • Attested copies of CNIC, educational degrees, experience certificates, and relevant professional certifications.
   • Passport-size photograph.
2. Affidavit Requirement
   • Attach an affidavit on a non-judicial stamp paper of PKR 100 confirming that the information and documents provided are true and correct, and that you have never been convicted by any court or dismissed/terminated/disqualified from public or private service.
3. Application Fee
   • Pay a non-refundable fee of PKR 5,000 via Pay Order/Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque in favor of Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority Islamabad, or via online transfer to Askari Bank Limited – Account # 1150420000481.
   • Attach the original deposit slip/receipt to your application.
4. Submission Method
   • Send your complete application through registered mail/courier to:
     Chairman, Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA), 2nd Floor, DMLC Building, Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), Sufi Tabassum Road, H-8/2, Islamabad.
5. Government Employees
   • Candidates currently serving in Government/semi-Government/Autonomous bodies must apply through proper channel and attach a NOC from the parent department.

Important Terms & Conditions

• Employment will be governed by the Islamabad Healthcare Regulation Act, 2018 and rules/regulations made thereunder.
• IHRA reserves the right to stop, cancel, or amend the recruitment process at any stage as deemed appropriate.
• The appointment is for three (03) years on a contract basis, extendable upon approval and performance.
• False information or suppression of facts will result in disqualification.
• For the job application form and detailed job description, visit IHRA’s website: www.ihra.gov.pk.
• IHRA is an equal opportunity employer; merit and integrity are central to selection.

What to highlight in your CV (to stand out)

• System-level achievements: regulatory reforms implemented, licensing backlogs cleared, inspection models designed, patient-safety initiatives launched, or complaint-resolution improvements delivered.
• Governance & finance: experience as principal accounting officer, budget sizes managed, unqualified audit outcomes, procurement oversight, and risk management frameworks.
• Stakeholder management: productive collaborations with hospitals, labs, councils, ministries, law-enforcement, consumer protection bodies, and media.
• Results & metrics: KPIs you owned (e.g., time to license, % facilities compliant, inspection coverage, complaint closure time), and how you institutionalized reporting.
• Team leadership: scale of teams, change-management stories, and talent development you championed.
• Policy & legal acumen: understanding of the IHRA Act 2018, public-sector rules, healthcare standards, and administrative law.