District Health Officer Kohat · Official Recruitment 2026
District Health Officer (DHO) KPK Jobs – Paramedical Staff (BPS-12) – 19 Vacancies – Apply Now
The Office of the District Health Officer, Kohat, is hiring 19 paramedical staff across 7 specialties including PHC Technician (MCH), Pharmacy, Dental, Radiology, Surgical, Pathology Technicians, and Vaccinator. KPK domicile required. Apply via ETEA by July 20, 2026.
📍 Kohat, KPK
🏛️ DHO Kohat
📋 19 Positions
⏳ Deadline: July 20, 2026
📝 Via ETEA | BPS-12
📋 Job Summary
| Organization |
Office of the District Health Officer (DHO), Kohat |
| Total Vacancies |
19 (across 7 paramedical specialties) |
| Pay Scale |
BPS-12 |
| Employment Type |
Contract Basis |
| Location |
Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Age Limit |
18–30 Years (relaxation as per government rules) |
| Domicile |
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) — Mandatory |
| Last Date to Apply |
July 20, 2026 |
| Application Method |
Online via ETEA — etea.edu.pk (CNIC verification via NADRA E-Sahulat required first) |
About District Health Officer (DHO) Kohat
District Health Officer (DHO) KPK Jobs. The Office of the District Health Officer (DHO) Kohat operates under the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Department of Health, responsible for planning, managing, and delivering public health services across the Kohat district. The DHO’s network includes primary healthcare facilities, rural health centers, basic health units, and hospital-based services providing preventive, curative, and promotional healthcare to the population of Kohat and surrounding areas. The office works within the broader KPK health system to improve maternal and child health outcomes, expand immunization coverage, and strengthen paramedical and nursing capacity at the district level.
To strengthen its paramedical workforce and expand service delivery capacity across health facilities in Kohat, the DHO is recruiting 19 paramedical staff members across seven specialties on a contract basis. These positions offer candidates with relevant FPMAHS diplomas and KPK domicile the opportunity to build a stable career in public health service while directly contributing to community health outcomes in their home district.
Vacancies at a Glance
| Sr. |
Position |
Posts |
Pay Scale |
| 1 |
PHC Technician (MCH) |
07 |
BPS-12 |
| 2 |
Pharmacy Technician |
05 |
BPS-12 |
| 3 |
Dental Technician |
01 |
BPS-12 |
| 4 |
Radiology Technician |
03 |
BPS-12 |
| 5 |
Surgical Technician |
01 |
BPS-12 |
| 6 |
Pathology Technician |
01 |
BPS-12 |
| 7 |
Vaccinator |
01 |
BPS-12 |
👩⚕️ Primary & Maternal Child Health
PHC Technician (MCH)
BPS-12 · Kohat · 07 Posts
| Organization |
DHO Office, Kohat |
| Location |
Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Vacancies |
07 |
| Pay Scale |
BPS-12 |
| Age Limit |
18–30 Years |
| Last Date |
July 20, 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
- Provide antenatal care services to pregnant women at Primary Health Care facilities, including examination, counseling, and recording of clinical findings.
- Assist with normal deliveries and provide skilled birth attendance at BHU and RHC level facilities under the supervision of medical officers.
- Provide postnatal care and follow-up services to mothers and newborns in the catchment area, identifying and referring complications appropriately.
- Administer immunizations to mothers and children according to the EPI schedule and maintain accurate vaccination records.
- Conduct family planning counseling sessions and provide contraceptive services to eligible couples within the community outreach program.
- Screen and refer malnutrition cases among children under five and pregnant or lactating women to relevant nutrition support programs.
- Maintain patient registers, daily activity records, and monthly reports as required by the District Health Officer’s office reporting system.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: SSC (Science) with minimum 2nd Division from a recognized board
- Diploma: Lady Health Visitor (LHV) Diploma from a recognized Nursing Examination Board
- Registration: Valid registration with the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC)
- Domicile: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Age: 18–30 Years (relaxation as per government rules)
- Gender: Female (MCH/LHV roles are typically female-designated)
- Apply: etea.edu.pk (after NADRA E-Sahulat CNIC verification)
💊 Pharmacy & Clinical Support
Pharmacy Technician
BPS-12 · Kohat · 05 Posts
| Organization |
DHO Office, Kohat |
| Location |
Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Vacancies |
05 |
| Pay Scale |
BPS-12 |
| Age Limit |
18–30 Years |
| Last Date |
July 20, 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
- Dispense prescribed medications to outpatients and inpatients at government health facilities in accordance with standing medication protocols.
- Maintain accurate stock records of medicines and essential medical supplies at the facility pharmacy, conducting regular inventory checks and reporting shortfalls.
- Prepare and label pharmaceutical products as directed by medical officers, ensuring correct dosage, expiry, and packaging standards are followed.
- Coordinate with the District Health Officer’s supply chain team to requisition, receive, and properly store medication deliveries at assigned facilities.
- Educate patients on correct medication usage, dosage schedules, potential side effects, and storage instructions during dispensing interactions.
- Monitor cold chain requirements for temperature-sensitive medications and vaccines stored at the facility pharmacy.
- Maintain pharmacy registers, prescription records, and monthly consumption reports as required by DHO Kohat’s reporting system.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: SSC (Science) with minimum 2nd Division from a recognized board
- Diploma: 2-Year Diploma in Pharmacy Paramedical Technology from FPMAHS, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Domicile: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Age: 18–30 Years
- Gender: Male & Female
- Apply: etea.edu.pk
🔬 Diagnostic & Technical Specialties
Dental Technician
BPS-12 · Kohat · 01 Post
| Organization |
DHO Office, Kohat |
| Location |
Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Vacancies |
01 |
| Pay Scale |
BPS-12 |
| Age Limit |
18–30 Years |
| Last Date |
July 20, 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
- Assist dental officers in performing routine dental procedures including tooth extractions, fillings, and scaling at government health facility dental chairs.
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments, equipment, and trays before each patient treatment session in accordance with infection control protocols.
- Fabricate and repair basic dental prosthetics and appliances such as dentures and crowns under the direction of the dental officer.
- Maintain dental unit equipment, dental chairs, and suction systems, reporting maintenance issues to facility management for timely repair.
- Assist in radiography procedures by positioning patients correctly for dental X-rays and processing dental radiographic films as required.
- Provide oral health education to patients on brushing, flossing, diet, and preventive dental care during clinic interactions.
- Maintain dental clinic registers, patient records, and monthly service delivery reports as prescribed by the District Health Officer’s reporting system.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: SSC (Science) with minimum 2nd Division from a recognized board
- Diploma: 2-Year Diploma in Dental Paramedical Technology from FPMAHS, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Domicile: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Age: 18–30 Years
- Gender: Male & Female
- Apply: etea.edu.pk
Radiology Technician
BPS-12 · Kohat · 03 Posts
| Organization |
DHO Office, Kohat |
| Location |
Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Vacancies |
03 |
| Pay Scale |
BPS-12 |
| Age Limit |
18–30 Years |
| Last Date |
July 20, 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
- Operate X-ray and other radiological equipment to produce diagnostic images of patients as requested by medical officers at the health facility.
- Position patients correctly for various radiographic projections to ensure optimal image quality while minimizing radiation exposure.
- Process and develop radiographic films using darkroom techniques or digital imaging systems and ensure proper labeling and storage of images.
- Ensure strict radiation safety protocols are followed at all times, including proper use of lead aprons, collimators, and distance precautions.
- Maintain and perform basic quality checks on X-ray equipment, reporting technical faults or safety concerns to facility management promptly.
- Manage radiological supplies including X-ray films, contrast media, and darkroom chemicals, ensuring adequate stock levels and proper storage.
- Maintain X-ray registers, patient imaging logs, and monthly service reports as required by the District Health Officer’s reporting framework.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: SSC (Science) with minimum 2nd Division from a recognized board
- Diploma: 2-Year Diploma in Radiology Paramedical Technology from FPMAHS, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Domicile: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Age: 18–30 Years
- Gender: Male & Female
- Apply: etea.edu.pk
Surgical Technician
BPS-12 · Kohat · 01 Post
| Organization |
DHO Office, Kohat |
| Location |
Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Vacancies |
01 |
| Pay Scale |
BPS-12 |
| Age Limit |
18–30 Years |
| Last Date |
July 20, 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare the operating theater for surgical procedures by arranging and sterilizing instruments, drapes, and equipment before each case.
- Assist the operating surgeon by passing sterile instruments, sutures, and supplies during procedures as a scrub technician.
- Maintain strict aseptic technique and sterile field integrity throughout all surgical procedures performed at the health facility.
- Perform instrument counts in coordination with the circulating nurse before, during, and after surgical procedures to prevent retained items.
- Operate and maintain autoclave and sterilization equipment, ensuring all surgical instruments and packs meet sterilization standards before use.
- Manage the surgical supply inventory including instruments, sutures, and disposables, tracking consumption and submitting requisitions for replenishment.
- Maintain operating theater logs, surgical procedure records, and monthly reports as required by the District Health Officer’s data collection system.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: SSC (Science) with minimum 2nd Division from a recognized board
- Diploma: 2-Year Diploma in Surgical Paramedical Technology from FPMAHS, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Domicile: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Age: 18–30 Years
- Gender: Male & Female
- Apply: etea.edu.pk
Pathology Technician
BPS-12 · Kohat · 01 Post
| Organization |
DHO Office, Kohat |
| Location |
Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Vacancies |
01 |
| Pay Scale |
BPS-12 |
| Age Limit |
18–30 Years |
| Last Date |
July 20, 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
- Collect and process biological samples including blood, urine, stool, and sputum from patients referred for laboratory testing at the health facility.
- Perform routine haematology, biochemistry, and microbiology tests using standard laboratory equipment and reagents, following established protocols.
- Prepare and stain microscopy slides for examination of blood films, urine sediments, sputum AFB smears, and other diagnostic preparations.
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment including centrifuges, microscopes, and analyzers, reporting malfunctions for timely servicing.
- Ensure proper biohazard waste disposal, specimen handling, and laboratory infection control procedures are strictly followed at all times.
- Accurately record test results in laboratory registers and prepare result slips for return to the requesting medical officer promptly.
- Manage laboratory consumable stocks, reagent inventories, and cold chain requirements for temperature-sensitive reagents and specimens.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: SSC (Science) with minimum 2nd Division from a recognized board
- Diploma: 2-Year Diploma in Pathology Paramedical Technology from FPMAHS, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Domicile: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Age: 18–30 Years
- Gender: Male & Female
- Apply: etea.edu.pk
💉 Public Health & Immunization
Vaccinator
BPS-12 · Kohat · 01 Post
| Organization |
DHO Office, Kohat |
| Location |
Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Vacancies |
01 |
| Pay Scale |
BPS-12 |
| Age Limit |
18–30 Years |
| Last Date |
July 20, 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
- Administer vaccines to children and women as per the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) schedule at fixed vaccination posts and during outreach sessions.
- Maintain cold chain integrity for all vaccines by ensuring proper storage temperatures are observed at the health facility and during community outreach.
- Conduct community mobilization activities to increase awareness of immunization schedules and improve vaccination coverage in assigned catchment areas.
- Track defaulters and unvaccinated children in the community through door-to-door follow-up visits and coordinate with LHWs and LHVs for tracing.
- Monitor and report adverse events following immunization (AEFI) to the DHO surveillance system in accordance with EPI reporting guidelines.
- Maintain accurate tally sheets, vaccination registers, and monthly EPI coverage reports for submission to the District Health Officer’s office.
- Coordinate with Polio eradication campaigns and other supplementary immunization activities as directed by the District Health Officer.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: SSC (Science) with minimum 2nd Division from a recognized board
- Diploma: 2-Year Diploma in Paramedical Technology from FPMAHS, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Domicile: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Age: 18–30 Years
- Gender: Male & Female
- Apply: etea.edu.pk
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the last date to apply for DHO Kohat paramedical jobs 2026?
The last date to submit an online application for DHO Kohat’s paramedical staff recruitment 2026 is July 20, 2026. All applications must be submitted through the ETEA portal at etea.edu.pk. CNIC verification via NADRA E-Sahulat and payment of the test fee must also be completed before this date.
Q: Is NADRA E-Sahulat CNIC verification mandatory for DHO Kohat ETEA application?
Yes, CNIC verification at a NADRA E-Sahulat Franchise (Kiosk) is a mandatory first step before filling the online application or depositing any fee. Candidates should print their E-Sahulat Token from etea.edu.pk and complete the CNIC verification before proceeding with any further steps of the application process.
Q: What diploma is required for paramedical positions at DHO Kohat?
For Pharmacy, Dental, Radiology, Surgical, Pathology Technician, and Vaccinator positions, a 2-Year Diploma in the relevant Paramedical Technology from FPMAHS (Faculty of Paramedical & Allied Health Sciences), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is mandatory. For PHC Technician (MCH), an LHV Diploma from a recognized Nursing Board along with valid PNC registration is required.
Q: Is KPK domicile mandatory for DHO Kohat paramedical jobs 2026?
Yes, a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) domicile is mandatory for all positions in this recruitment. Candidates from other provinces are not eligible regardless of their qualifications. All applicants must ensure their domicile certificate matches the KPK province before applying.
Q: What are the quotas in DHO Kohat paramedical recruitment 2026?
The recruitment includes the following reserved quotas: 10% for Female candidates, 2% for Disabled candidates, and 0.5% for Minorities candidates. Remaining seats are filled on open merit based on ETEA test results and interview performance.
Q: How can I pay the ETEA test fee for DHO Kohat jobs 2026?
After successfully submitting the online application, a deposit slip with a token number will be generated. Candidates can pay the non-refundable test fee through EasyPaisa (app or agent), JazzCash, or at any branch of UBL Bank. The original stamped deposit slip must be kept as proof of payment.
Q: Should I send my documents to ETEA when applying for DHO Kohat jobs?
No. The ETEA advertisement explicitly states that candidates should not send any documents at the time of application. Documents will only be required if you qualify the ETEA screening test, at which point shortlisted candidates will be contacted to present attested copies of all educational and personal documents for scrutiny.
People Also Ask
Q: What is FPMAHS and what courses does it offer?
FPMAHS stands for the Faculty of Paramedical and Allied Health Sciences, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is the KPK government body responsible for regulating and conducting paramedical diploma programs including courses in Pharmacy Technology, Dental Technology, Radiology Technology, Surgical Technology, Pathology Technology, and other allied health disciplines. Its diplomas are the recognized qualification for government paramedical jobs in KPK.
Q: How do I apply for DHO Kohat ETEA paramedical jobs 2026?
To apply, first print your E-Sahulat Token from etea.edu.pk and verify your CNIC at a NADRA E-Sahulat Kiosk. Then return to the ETEA portal, select DHO Kohat, complete the online form, generate your deposit slip, and pay the test fee via EasyPaisa, JazzCash, or UBL Bank before July 20, 2026. Do not send documents at this stage.
Q: What is the age limit for paramedical jobs in DHO Kohat 2026?
The age limit for all positions is 18 to 30 years. Age relaxation will be admissible as per existing government rules of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for eligible categories such as government employees and other specified groups.
Q: What is the pay scale for DHO Kohat paramedical staff 2026?
All seven paramedical positions at DHO Kohat are placed at BPS-12. Specific salary figures depend on the current government pay scales for BPS-12 under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government framework, including applicable allowances.
Q: Are DHO Kohat paramedical positions permanent or contract-based?
These positions are advertised on a contract basis, on need. They do not automatically confer permanent civil service status. Candidates selected may be regularized subject to applicable KPK government policies on contract employees after the stipulated contract period, but this is not guaranteed at the time of recruitment.
Q: Which positions have the most vacancies in DHO Kohat recruitment 2026?
The largest single allocation in this recruitment is for PHC Technician (MCH) with 7 posts, followed by Pharmacy Technician with 5 posts and Radiology Technician with 3 posts. Dental Technician, Surgical Technician, Pathology Technician, and Vaccinator each have 1 post available.
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