EPI Sindh Jobs 2026 Apply Online

Good news for health graduates in Sindh. The Directorate of Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), Health Department, Government of Sindh, has opened applications for 302 Union Council Immunization Officer (UCIO) posts in Karachi and Hyderabad, and both male and female candidates can apply. These are full-time field posts under the EPI-PEI Synergy programme, which works to raise routine vaccination coverage and help eradicate polio.

The posts carry a monthly salary of Rs. 70,000 plus a Rs. 10,000 mobility allowance, and the appointment is on a one-year contract that can be renewed on performance and the needs of the programme. If you hold a relevant bachelor’s degree, live in the district you are applying for, and are comfortable working out in the field with communities, this is a strong opportunity to build a public health career. Applications are online only, and the last date is 20 November 2026.

Job Overview

Vacant Positions

All 302 posts are for the single role of Union Council Immunization Officer (UCIO). The posts are divided between Karachi Division (161 posts) and Hyderabad District (141 posts), as shown below.

Selected officers will work full time in the field at their concerned Union Council, town or district. Routine immunization activities and supplementary immunization activities will be their main responsibilities.

Eligibility Criteria

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields — Public Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Nutrition and Dietetics, Nursing, Molecular Biology / Molecular Medicine, Biotechnology / Biosciences, Microbiology, Psychology, or Food Science and Technology — or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). A Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) is preferable.
• Experience: Preferably 1–2 years of experience in community-based health initiatives, outreach work, field surveys or public health programmes, particularly in EPI or immunization campaigns such as Polio (OPV/IPV), Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV), Measles-Rubella (MR) and HPV. Internships, contractual assignments, structured outreach work, field surveys and field attachments may count, with sufficient proof.
• Domicile: Candidates must hold a valid local domicile of the concerned town or district, and should be familiar with the local geography, population and community structures.
• Age: Maximum 28 years as of 20 November 2026, with 5 years’ age relaxation as per government rules/policy.
• Skills: A good understanding of routine immunization, polio eradication and public health principles; the ability to assess field performance and give constructive feedback; strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills; the ability to analyse data and turn findings into action; the ability to work independently in complex urban environments; basic computer and reporting skills; and proficiency in local languages, with familiarity with the Karachi and Hyderabad context preferred.
• Both male and female candidates may apply.
• Government employees (regular, contractual or daily-wage) must apply through the proper channel and submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of application, failing which the application will be rejected.
• Candidates who applied in Phase-I but were unsuccessful, including those who did not qualify in the previous test, may apply again if they meet the current eligibility criteria, with a fresh application and payment of the prescribed fee.

How to Apply

1. Open the SZABIST UCIO Phase II application portal at szabist.edu.pk/ucio2026/Index.aspx (or scan the QR code given in the advertisement) and read the instructions carefully.
2. Check your eligibility, district selection, personal details and documents before making the payment, as the application processing fee of Rs. 1,800 is non-refundable.
3. Pay the fee of Rs. 1,800 through Bank Alfalah using the account details given in the advertisement, and keep the proof of payment ready to upload.
4. Fill in the online application form carefully and upload the required documents: CNIC, a recent photograph, your academic degree/transcript, domicile and relevant experience certificate, along with the proof of payment.
5. Choose your preferred test centre — Karachi, Hyderabad or Gharo — while submitting the form. The test will be held in computer-based format at SZABIST campuses.
6. Submit the final application online before 11:59 PM (PST) on 20 November 2026. No hard-copy submissions will be accepted, and applications without payment confirmation will not be processed.
7. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email and SMS. The tentative written test date is 20 December 2026, so keep checking your email and messages after applying.

Terms & Conditions

• All posts are purely contractual for one year, renewable subject to performance, programme needs and availability of funds.
• The application processing fee of Rs. 1,800 is non-refundable. Applications without payment confirmation, incomplete applications, incorrect information and submissions after the deadline will not be entertained.
• No hard-copy submissions will be accepted. Only online applications through the designated portal will be considered.
• Government employees must apply through the proper channel with an NOC, as stated above.
• The written test is tentatively scheduled for 20 December 2026 and will be computer-based at SZABIST campuses in Karachi, Hyderabad and Gharo.
• Candidates should verify all details on the official application portal and read the full advertisement carefully before applying.

Conclusion

With 302 posts, a clear salary package of Rs. 70,000 plus a Rs. 10,000 mobility allowance, and openings across Karachi and Hyderabad, the EPI Sindh UCIO Jobs 2026 are an excellent chance for health graduates who want field experience in immunization and public health. If you meet the qualification and domicile requirements, apply online through the SZABIST portal well before the deadline — 20 November 2026, 11:59 PM — and keep your documents and fee proof ready before you start the form.

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Apply online through the SZABIST UCIO Phase II portal: https://szabist.edu.pk/ucio2026/Index.aspx