Government of Pakistan – Ministry of National Health Services Jobs (Islamabad)

The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination (NHSR&C), Government of Pakistan, invites applications for multiple leadership and management roles at Jinnah Medical Complex & Research Center (JMC&RC) in Islamabad. These are contract positions on a market-based, industry-competitive pay package, filled on merit. Vacancies include Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Design & Construction Officer (CDCO), Senior Manager – Administration & Security, Talent & Rewards Manager, and Manager – Accounts Payable. All roles are based at Pak Secretariat, Islamabad and report to senior corporate leadership. Appointments will continue until project completion or as otherwise stated by the competent authority.

These positions are ideal for seasoned professionals with a solid track record in healthcare management, mega construction and EPC governance, corporate administration & security, strategic HR and rewards, and finance & accounts payable controls. The work environment emphasizes compliance with PPRA, SECP, HSE, and hospital quality standards (e.g., JCI/IHRA) to deliver a safe, sustainable, and patient-centric healthcare facility.

Position Details (Quick View)

Role Overviews & Key Responsibilities

1) Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Lead end-to-end hospital operations for JMC&RC with a mandate to deliver safe, efficient, and patient-centric services. You will build high-performing teams, embed quality systems, and steward the business plan to measurable outcomes.

What you’ll do

• Develop and execute hospital operations strategy, annual operating plans, and KPIs.
• Build robust clinical and non-clinical governance frameworks aligned with accreditation standards.
• Optimize patient flow, bed management, pharmacy, diagnostics, nursing administration, and support services.
• Oversee budgeting, procurement compliance, and vendor performance for cost-effective outcomes.
• Drive quality improvement, infection prevention, and occupational health & safety.
• Mentor service line leaders; nurture a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Who should apply ✅

• Senior healthcare executives with demonstrated outcomes in tertiary care/large healthcare systems.
• Leaders who can balance clinical governance and financial stewardship with people-centered care.

2) Chief Design & Construction Officer (CDCO)

Serve as the single point of accountability for design finalization, EPC oversight, and construction delivery of a large, complex healthcare facility.

What you’ll do

• Manage the entire project lifecycle: concept, design, tendering, EPC execution, testing/commissioning, and handover.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams—consultants, contractors, and owner’s engineers—within time, cost, and quality baselines.
• Uphold construction compliance, HSE, environmental safeguards, and hospital-specific codes.
• Implement rigorous contract administration, change management, and risk registers.
• Coordinate with clinical operations for functional planning (wayfinding, sterile routes, MEP, medical gases).
• Ensure alignment with JCI/IHRA standards where applicable.

Who should apply ✅

• Construction leaders with mega-project experience (preferably healthcare), practiced in EPC, claims control, and commissioning.

3) Senior Manager – Administration & Security

Own site-wide administration and corporate security for a sensitive, public-sector health project with heavy stakeholder engagement.

What you’ll do

• Implement comprehensive security & contingency plans, access control, CCTV/IMS, and perimeter hardening.
• Monitor EPC contractor safety & security performance and compliance.
• Manage travel/transport/fleet, facilities, housekeeping, inventory, utilities, and vendor services.
• Lead event & protocol management; execute workshops/conferences/official visits.
• Liaise with government departments, law enforcement, embassies, and regulators.
• Maintain emergency response and crisis plans; produce performance/compliance reports and SOPs.

Who should apply ✅

• Administrators with deep public-sector exposure, crisis readiness, and polished stakeholder handling.

4) Talent & Rewards Manager

Design and operate the people systems that power JMC&RC—recruitment, onboarding, performance, compensation, and benefits—grounded in compliance and fairness.

What you’ll do

• Lead full-cycle recruitment and onboarding; ensure NJP/PPRA compliant documentation.
• Administer performance cycles (mid-year/annual), KPIs, and bonus plans; prepare HR Committee/Board submissions.
• Manage health insurance programs: enrollment, renewals, claims, and vendor performance.
• Maintain HRIS, dashboards, policy documentation, and audit readiness.
• Ensure adherence to labor laws, SECP Section-42 requirements, and HR policy compliance.

Who should apply ✅

• HR professionals passionate about data-driven rewards, compliance, and employee experience at scale.

5) Manager – Accounts Payable

Safeguard the financial backbone of the project with strong AP governance, timely vendor payments, and full statutory compliance.

What you’ll do

• Supervise outsourced AP operations; verify and approve batches aligned with contracts/POs/WCCs and budgets.
• Run robust approval workflows, internal controls, and three-way match checks.
• Ensure accurate taxes, withholding, and filings; coordinate with banks and auditors.
• Prepare weekly AP, cash forecasting, and vendor aging reports.
• Partner closely with Construction, Procurement, Legal, and Finance on reconciliations and compliance.

Who should apply ✅

• Finance managers with EPC/large-construction AP cycles, tax expertise, and hands-on ERP/reporting experience.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

📅 Deadline: Apply within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication date.
🌐 Portal: Submit your application online via the National Jobs Portal (NJP): njp.gov.pk
📝 Process:

1. Create/Update your NJP profile with accurate personal, academic, and professional information.
2. Upload required documents: CNIC, educational degrees/transcripts, professional certifications, experience letters, and recent photograph. 📝
3. Select the specific post title you’re applying for and complete the post-specific questions (if any).
4. Double-check entries for accuracy and submit. Keep your application number/acknowledgment for record.
5. No hard copy of the application is required.
6. Applications after the deadline or with incomplete information may be rejected.

Contact (for reference as per ad):
Chief Corporate Services Officer, Jinnah Medical Complex & Research Center (JMC&RC) & Jinnah Medical Construction Company (JMC), Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination, 3rd Floor, Kohsar Complex, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad.
☎️ Phone: 051-9245997