Professor - Pediatrics

About This Job

Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), Karachi, the large public sector medical university of Sindh, has advertised a faculty vacancy for Professor of Pediatrics under its Clinical Medical Sciences teaching staff. The post is in BPS-21 and is offered on a contract basis, as part of the university's latest career opportunities announcement, which also covers senior posts in basic medical, clinical medical and clinical dental sciences and at the Institute of Business and Health Management. DUHS runs several medical, dental and allied health institutes and teaching hospitals in Karachi, so a faculty appointment here combines teaching, research and, for clinical posts, patient care. The advertisement is restricted to candidates holding a Sindh domicile, so applicants from other provinces cannot be considered.

On qualifications, the advertisement requires the following: MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications recognized/registered by the HEC/PMC with recognized F.C.P.S. or another level III Qualification in the respective subject. The experience condition reads: Three years of teaching experience (Post Terminal Qualification) as an Associate Professor in the respective subject is essential provided that total experience as an Assistant Professor and Associate Professor is not less than 8 years. OR Ten years of teaching experience (Post Terminal Qualification) as an Assistant Professor in the respective subject. In addition, the research record must meet this standard: A total of Fifteen (15) research publications on relevant subjects, of which five (05) should be during the last five years. The upper age limit for this post is 50 years, and any age relaxation is subject to the approval of the Scrutiny Committee or Selection Board. The university says it will prefer candidates who have relevant international qualifications. Applicants already serving in government or public sector higher education institutions must apply through proper channel and include a copy of their NOC. If a large number of candidates apply, DUHS will hold a pre-interview MCQ test to shortlist them, and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.

Applying is a two-step process. First, candidates must fill out the online application form on the DUHS website, because applications without the online form will not be accepted. They must then send a hard copy in a sealed envelope containing one photograph, a set of attested photocopies of qualification and experience documents, domicile and CNIC, two current referral letters and a brief CV, with the name of the post and specialty written on the top right of the envelope. Every application needs a non-refundable pay order of Rs.1,500 in favour of Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi. The envelope must go only by courier to the Director Human Resources, Human Resource Directorate, Admin Block, 4th Floor, Baba-e-Urdu Road, Karachi, and applications delivered in person will be refused. Only applications received on or before 19 October 2026 will be considered, incomplete applications will be ignored, no TA/DA is payable, and any false or misleading document will lead to disqualification or removal from service. Eligible candidates should complete the online form and dispatch their courier early so it arrives before the deadline.

Job Information

Commission / Board

Dow University of Health Sciences

Place of posting

Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi

City

Karachi

Postal Code

74000

Domicile

Sindh

Age (Male)

18–50 years

Age (Female)

18–50 years

Age note

Age relaxation is subject to the approval of the Scrutiny Committee / Selection Board.

Salary / BPS

BPS-21 (Contract)

Application fee

₨ 1500

Fee note

Pay order of Rs.1500/- (Non-refundable) in favor of Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, must be attached with every application.

Last date

19 October 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications recognized/registered by the HEC/PMC with recognized F.C.P.S. or another level III Qualification in the respective subject.
• Experience: Three years of teaching experience (Post Terminal Qualification) as an Associate Professor in the respective subject is essential provided that total experience as an Assistant Professor and Associate Professor is not less than 8 years. OR Ten years of teaching experience (Post Terminal Qualification) as an Assistant Professor in the respective subject.

Test / Selection Process

Pre-Interview Test (MCQs) in case of a larger number of candidates

How to Apply

1. Fill out the application form online at www.duhs.edu.pk (applications submitted without filling out the online form will NOT be accepted).
2. Prepare the application with 01 photograph, one set of attested photocopies of relevant documents (qualifications, experiences, Domicile & CNIC), two
3. current referral letters and a brief curriculum vitae, in a sealed envelope.
4. Clearly mention the name of the post and Specialty on the right top of the envelope.
5. Attach a pay order of Rs.1500/- (Non-refundable) in favor of Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi.
6. Applicants currently in Government service or public sector Higher Education Institutions should apply through the proper channel (with a copy of N.O.C).
7. Send the application only through courier to: Director Human Resources, Dow University of Health Sciences, Human Resource Directorate, Admin Block, 4th Floor, Baba-e-Urdu Road Karachi, Pakistan, so that it is received on or before 19-10-2026. Applications submitted in person will NOT be accepted.

Additional Details

Staff Section

Teaching Staff (Clinical Medical Sciences)

Important Note

Incomplete Applications in any manner Will Not Be Entertained. All Information Will be Kept Confidential. Dow University of Health Sciences Reserves the right to cancel any OR all applications. No TA/DA will be admissible. All documents and experiences will be verified, & any subsequent false or misleading document will result in disqualification from the process/removal from service.

Selection Note

In case of a larger number of candidates for any post, a Pre-Interview Test (MCQs) will be held to shortlist the Candidates. Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview.

Preference Note

Having relevant international qualifications will be given preference.

Eligibility Note

Only Sindh domiciled are eligible.

Submission Address

Director Human Resources, Dow University of Health Sciences, Human Resource Directorate, Admin Block, 4th Floor, Baba-e-Urdu Road Karachi, Pakistan

Publication Requirement

A total of Fifteen (15) research publications on relevant subjects, of which five (05) should be during the last five years.

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