In a major policy shift, the Balochistan government has announced the complete abolition of contract and ad hoc appointments in the provincial health department, paving the way for permanent recruitment through the Balochistan Public Service Commission (BPSC).
According to an official notification issued by the health department, all future appointments of doctors and medical staff will now be made on a permanent basis. As part of the decision, contract-based positions of assistant professors, senior registrars, and specialists will be discontinued.
Under the new plan, a formal request has been sent to the BPSC for the permanent recruitment of 1,003 vacant posts in grades 16 and 17. These vacancies include 560 medical officers, 346 lady medical officers, and 97 dental surgeons, marking one of the largest regularisation drives in the province’s health sector.
Health department officials said the move aims to strengthen healthcare services across Balochistan by ensuring stability, continuity, and improved morale among medical professionals. Authorities believe permanent appointments will help retain skilled doctors and reduce frequent staff turnover in hospitals and basic health units.
The decision has been welcomed by leaders of the Young Doctors Association, who termed it a long-standing demand of the medical community. They said permanent employment would increase job satisfaction and ultimately improve patient care by ensuring uninterrupted medical services.
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The notification further stated that after permanent appointments through BPSC are completed, services of employees currently working on contract will be terminated. However, the government has assured that sympathetic consideration will be given to the possible adjustment of existing contract staff.
The policy shift is being seen as a significant reform that could reshape Balochistan’s healthcare system and improve public confidence in government-run medical institutions.
