Major Recruitment Drive in Gilgit-Baltistan
Gilgit, September 30, 2025 – In a significant move to bolster the healthcare infrastructure across the region, the Health Department of the Gilgit-Baltistan Secretariat has issued two major notifications, appointing more than 30 doctors to various positions. These appointments, made on a fixed-pay contract basis, are effective immediately and will continue until June 30, 2026.
The appointments are categorized into two groups: one for Medical Officers and Assistant Anesthetists, and another for specialized doctors, including Qualified and Trained Specialists in fields like Child Specialists, Medical Specialists, and others.
Notification 1: Appointments of Medical Officers and an Assistant Anesthetist
The first notification, numbered SO(A-II)-H-5(1)/2025, announces the appointment of 19 doctors to the positions of Medical Officer and Assistant Anesthetist.
- Medical Officers will be paid a fixed monthly salary of Rs. 90,000.
- The sole Assistant Anesthetist will receive a fixed monthly salary of Rs. 150,000.
These postings are spread across Basic Health Units (BHUs), Civil Hospitals (CH), and other medical facilities in all districts of Gilgit-Baltistan, ensuring a wider reach of medical services.
List of Appointees
| S.No | Doctor's Name | Designation | Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Musroor Hussain | Medical Officer | BHU, Pakora, Astore |
| 2. | Dr. Haasin Iqbal | Medical Officer | BHU, Khanbary, Diamer |
| 3. | Dr. Shabeer Ahmed Arif | Medical Officer | CH, Juglot, Gilgit |
| 4. | Dr. Zahid Hussain | Medical Officer | Civil Hospital Thagus, Ghanche |
| 5. | Dr. Naila Habib | Medical Officer | BHU, Khanabad, Hunza |
| 6. | Dr. Arif Hussain | Medical Officer | A-Class Dispensary Stak Roundu, Skardu |
| 7. | Dr. Muhammad Din | Medical Officer | 10-Bedded Hospital Phunder, Ghizer |
| 8. | Dr. Sajid | Medical Officer | A-Class Dispensary Goharabad, Chilas |
| 9. | Dr. Asim Ahmed | Medical Officer | BHU, Dirlay, Astore |
| 10. | Dr. Ghulam Muhammad | Assistant Anesthetist | DHQ Hospital Khaplu |
| 11. | Dr. Abdul Salam | Medical Officer | A-Class Dispensary Dashkan, Astore |
| 12. | Dr. Baqir Ali | Medical Officer | BHU Gultari, Skardu |
| 13. | Dr. Zahoor Hussain | Medical Officer | A-Class Dispensary Parri, Gilgit |
| 14. | Dr. Ammar Shahid | Medical Officer | A-Class Dispensary Chakarkot, Gilgit |
| 15. | Dr. Imdad Hussain | Medical Officer | 30-Bedded Hospital Nagar-I |
| 16. | Dr. Nayyar Abbas | Medical Officer | BHU Bar, Nagar |
| 17. | Dr. Liaqat Ali | Medical Officer | A-Class Dispensary Dasso, Shigar |
| 18. | Dr. Sharafat Ali | Medical Officer | A-Class Dispensary Talu Broq Roundu |
| 19. | Dr. Muhammad Hussain | Medical Officer | A-Class Dispensary Pari, Kharmang |
Notification 2: Appointments of Qualified and Trained Specialists
The second notification, numbered SO(A-II)-H-g(1)/2025, focuses on recruiting highly specialized doctors to key hospitals. The salaries for these positions are higher, reflecting their advanced expertise.
- Qualified Specialists will receive a fixed monthly pay of Rs. 350,000.
- Trained Specialists will receive a fixed monthly pay of Rs. 300,000.
Child Specialist
| S.No | Doctor's Name | Type | Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Hafta Maida Aamat | Qualified | PHQ Hospital, Gilgit |
| 2. | Dr. Arifa Sikandar | Qualified | Rural Health Centre Shigar |
| 3. | Dr. Amara Akram | Qualified | Civil Hospital Gupis, Ghizer |
| 4. | Dr. Rahat ul Ain | Trained | Civil Hospital Toki, Kharmang |
| 5. | Dr. Noor ul Bashar | Trained | 30-Bedded Hospital Darel, Diamer |
| 6. | Dr. Nuzhat Kanwal | Trained | DHQ Hospital Nagar |
| 7. | Dr. Inamullah | Trained | Civil Hospital Minimerg, Astore |
Medical Specialist
| S.No | Doctor's Name | Type | Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Sidra Batool | Qualified | DHQ Hospital Nagar |
| 2. | Dr. Jibran ul Haq | Trained | Civil Hospital Gupis, Ghizer |
| 3. | Dr. Tayyeba Rasool | Trained | Rural Health Centre Shigar |
| 4. | Dr. Ehsan Elahi | Trained | 30-Bedded Hospital Darel, Diamer |
| 5. | Dr. Saha Tazeem | Trained | 50-Bedded Cardiac Hospital, Gilgit |
Anesthetist
| S.No | Doctor's Name | Type | Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Aghar Khan | Qualified | DHQ Hospital Astore |
Neuro Physician
| S.No | Doctor's Name | Type | Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Muhammad Arif | Qualified | SSG Teaching Hospital, Gilgit |
| 2. | Dr. Adeeb Hassain | Trained | PHQ Hospital, Gilgit |
Neuro Surgeon
| S.No | Doctor's Name | Type | Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Abbas Ali | Qualified | RHQ Hospital, Skardu |
Gynecologist
| S.No | Doctor's Name | Type | Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Sidra Bano | Qualified | DHQ Hospital Astore |
| 2. | Dr. Misbah Shabbir Raja | Not Specified | Civil Hospital Minimerg, Astore |
A Step Towards Enhanced Healthcare in GB
This large-scale recruitment drive is a clear indication of the government's commitment to addressing the shortage of medical professionals in the remote and mountainous region of Gilgit-Baltistan. By deploying doctors, including highly sought-after specialists, to district headquarters and far-flung areas, the initiative aims to:
- Decentralize specialized healthcare, reducing the need for patients to travel to major cities.
- Strengthen primary and secondary healthcare facilities like BHUs and Rural Health Centers.
- Improve maternal and child health services with the appointment of Gynecologists and Child Specialists.
The community welcomes this development and hopes it will lead to significant improvements in the quality and accessibility of healthcare for the people of Gilgit-Baltistan.
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