Office of the District Health Officer Peshawar invites online applications for 160 EPI Vaccinator posts on Fixed Pay Rs. 40,000/- per month for one year. Candidates with Matric Science 2nd Division + 2 Years Diploma in Health Technology from FPAHS KP Peshawar can apply. Age limit: 18-32 years. Apply online at ETEA from 21 May 2026 to 10 June 2026.
DHO Peshawar EPI Vaccinator Recruitment 2026 Jobs Overview:
- Department: Office of the District Health Officer Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Project: Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI)
- Post Name: EPI Vaccinator
- No. of Posts: 160
- Job Type: Fixed Pay Contract for One Year
- Monthly Salary: Rs. 40,000/- per head
- Age Limit: 18 to 32 years + 5 years general age relaxation as per Govt Rules
- Gender: Male & Female both eligible
- Quota: 10% Female, 2% Disabled, 0.5% Minorities
- Last Date: 10 June 2026
- Apply Online: www.etea.edu.pk
- Contact: Ph: 091-9225387 | Fax: 091-9225388
- Ref: INF(P)2330/26
District Health Officer Peshawar Jobs 2026 EPI Vaccinator
Eligibility Criteria for EPI Vaccinator DHO Peshawar
| Criteria | Requirement | Important Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Matric Science 2nd Division + 2 Years Diploma | Diploma must be in Health Technology from Faculty of Paramedics & Allied Health Sciences KP Peshawar (FPAHS) |
| Age | 18-32 Years | Relaxation: 5 years general, 3 years for specific areas, 15 years for ex-army, 10 years for Govt servants/disabled |
| Domicile | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Preference to District Peshawar residents for field work |
| Selection | ETEA Screening Test + Interview | Merit based on ETEA test marks + academic formula |
Why EPI Vaccinator Job at DHO Peshawar Is Important
1. Government Job Security: Though fixed pay for 1 year, EPI Vaccinators are regularly extended and later absorbed in BPS-09/BPS-12 on permanent basis under health department. Last batch of 2022 got regularized.
2. Social Impact: Direct role in polio eradication and child immunization. You vaccinate 50-100 children daily, saving lives. Highest reward job in terms of community service.
3. Fixed Salary Rs. 40,000: Higher than private dispensers Rs. 25,000-30,000. Plus field allowance, risk allowance during campaigns.
4. Career Path: Promoted to Senior Vaccinator BPS-09 → EPI Technician BPS-12 → District Superintendent Vaccination BPS-16 in 8-10 years.
5. Female Opportunity: 10% quota = 16 posts reserved for females. Lady Health Workers can upgrade to Vaccinators with diploma. Safe field job with community respect.
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Salary & Benefits – EPI Vaccinator Fixed Pay 2026
| Component | Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Fixed Pay | Rs. 40,000 | For one year contract period |
| Polio Campaign Allowance | Rs. 500-1000/day | During NIDs/SNIDs – 6-8 campaigns per year |
| Risk Allowance | Rs. 3,000-5,000 | For field work in sensitive areas |
| Medical | Free | Treatment at Govt hospitals for employee |
| Leave | As per Contract | Casual leave admissible |
| Total Monthly Earning | Rs. 40,000 – 48,000 | With campaign allowances |
Future Benefits & Career Growth Path
- Regularization: KPK Govt regularized 3000+ EPI staff in 2023. Current batch highly likely to be regularized in BPS-09 after 1-2 years.
- Promotion: Vaccinator → Senior Vaccinator BPS-09 → EPI Technician BPS-12 → DSV BPS-16 → AD EPI BPS-17.
- Pension: After regularization, full pension and GP Fund as per KPK Civil Servants Act.
- Training: Free WHO/UNICEF trainings on Cold Chain, Vaccine Management, AEFI. Certificates valid internationally.
- NGO Jobs: EPI experience required for WHO, UNICEF, GAVI jobs paying Rs. 150,000-300,000/month.
- Abroad: Gulf countries hire Pakistani EPI vaccinators for Rs. 1.2-1.8 Lac/month with free accommodation.
Comparison: EPI Vaccinator vs Other Health Jobs
| Feature | EPI Vaccinator DHO | Lady Health Worker | Private Dispenser |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | Rs. 40,000 fixed | Rs. 32,000 | Rs. 25,000-35,000 |
| Qualification | Matric + 2 Year Diploma | Middle + Training | Matric + 1 Year Diploma |
| Job Security | High – Govt + Regularization | High – Permanent | Low – Private |
| Work Type | Field + Health Center | 100% Field Door-to-Door | Clinic/Hospital only |
| Respect | Very High – Vaccinator | High | Medium |
| Promotion | Fast to BPS-16 | Slow to BPS-09 | No promotion |
| Best For | Male/Female with diploma | Females only | Immediate job need |
Duties of EPI Vaccinator
- Routine Immunization: Vaccinate children 0-23 months at EPI Centers as per schedule – BCG, OPV, Penta, PCV, IPV, Measles.
- Outreach: Conduct outreach sessions in far-flung areas of Peshawar district.
- Cold Chain: Maintain vaccine cold chain 2-8°C, ILR monitoring, VVM checking.
- Polio Campaigns: Participate in National Immunization Days NIDs/SNIDs as team member.
- Record Keeping: Maintain EPI registers, daily tally sheets, defaulter tracking, monthly reports.
- AEFI: Report Adverse Events Following Immunization and provide first aid.
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How to Apply Online via ETEA – Step by Step
- Step 1: ETEA Profile
Visit ETEA website. Create profile if new user. CNIC verification via NADRA E-Sahulat mandatory. - Step 2: Online Application
Login and apply for “EPI Vaccinator – DHO Peshawar” post. Fill form carefully. - Step 3: Fee Deposit
Print E-Sahulat deposit slip. Pay test fee via Easypaisa, JazzCash, or UBL Bank. Keep original slip safe. - Step 4: Roll Number Slip
Download Roll No Slip from ETEA website after SMS alert. Test date, time, venue mentioned on slip. - Step 5: ETEA Test
Appear in screening test. Syllabus: Matric Science, Health Technology, English, General Knowledge. - Step 6: Interview
Shortlisted candidates called for interview. Bring original documents + attested copies.
Important Terms & Conditions
- Test: ETEA screening test mandatory. Provisional admission based on credentials. Detailed scrutiny later.
- CNIC Verification: Without NADRA E-Sahulat verification, cannot apply.
- Documents: Don’t send documents to ETEA. Only provide when required by DHO after qualifying test.
- Age Relaxation: As per KPK Govt Rules 2026 – 5 years general, 10 years for Govt servants/disabled.
- Quota: 10% Female, 2% Disabled, 0.5% Minorities reserved.
- No TA/DA: No travel or daily allowance for test/interview.
- Authority Rights: DHO reserves right to increase/decrease vacancies.
ETEA Test Preparation Tips for EPI Vaccinator
1. Syllabus: 50% Health Technology Diploma subjects, 20% Matric Science, 15% English, 15% GK/Islamiat.
2. Key Topics: EPI Schedule, Vaccine names, Cold chain, VVM, OPV, Polio, Measles, Penta vaccine, AEFI, Injection safety.
3. Books: FPAHS Health Technology course books, EPI Manual Pakistan, Matric Biology 9th/10th KPK Board.
4. Past Papers: Solve ETEA past papers for Vaccinator, Technician posts from 2022-2025.
5. Passing Marks: Usually 50% required to qualify. Merit 60+ marks needed due to 160 posts competition.
Office Address:
District Health Officer, Peshawar
Ph: 091-9225387 | Fax: 091-9225388
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