In November 2024, the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination’s Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) announced several open positions.
Pakistanis with the necessary qualifications and experience can apply for these positions. There are open positions at DRAP in a variety of Pakistani regions in technical fields, management, budget and accountancy, and legal affairs. An easy registration and fee submission procedure is followed by an invitation to apply online. The DRAP hiring process emphasizes fair and transparent selection based on qualifications and experience. These positions provide a great opportunity for qualified individuals to contribute to Pakistan’s healthcare sector by ensuring quality control and regulatory oversight in the pharmaceutical industry. A screening test will be given to candidates who meet the minimum requirements, and those who are shortlisted will be interviewed. The greatest age limit for candidates is by and large 35 years, with a 5-year unwinding permitted under government rules.
List of Positions and Required Qualifications
- Assistant Director (RO-12)
- Posts: 89
- Qualification: Pharm D or B. Pharmacy. Preference for candidates with pharmaceutical experience.
- Regions: Various regions including Punjab, Sindh, KPK, Balochistan, and AJK.
- Technical Specialist (Chemistry)
- Posts: 5
- Qualification: Sixteen years degree in organic chemistry or analytical chemistry.
- Regions: Punjab, Sindh, KPK.
- Technical Specialist (Microbiology)
- Posts: 4
- Qualification: Sixteen years degree in microbiology. Pharmaceutical experience preferred.
- Regions: Punjab, Sindh, KPK.
- Technical Specialist (Biomedical Engineering)
- Posts: 3
- Qualification: Sixteen years degree in biomedical engineering. Pharmaceutical experience preferred.
- Regions: Punjab, Sindh, KPK.
- Technical Specialist (Biotechnology)
- Posts: 1
- Qualification: Sixteen years degree in biotechnology.
- Regions: Merit-based.
- Management Information Services Officer
- Posts: 1
- Qualification: Master’s in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or equivalent with 03 years of relevant experience.
- Region: Merit-based.