MEDICAL OFFICER (MARKET COMPETITIVE)
Active Prep Private / Market Competitive AD-NAWAIWAQT-1102/2026-369 Nawaiwaqt Dated 2026-11-02Official recruitment notification, eligibility criteria, pay scale (Private / Market Competitive), quota allocation, and written screening test syllabus for MEDICAL OFFICER (MARKET COMPETITIVE) in the Shaukat Omar Memorial General Hospital Karachi.
💼 Job Specifications & Posting Details
🎓 Minimum Qualifications & Experience
📋 Job Description & Position Overview
The Medical Officer (BS-17) at the Medical Department is responsible for providing medical services, conducting health assessments, and managing patient records within a healthcare setting. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality medical care to patients and contributes to the overall health and well-being of the community.
Daily responsibilities include examining patients, diagnosing illnesses, prescribing medications, and providing health advice. The Medical Officer maintains accurate patient records, adheres to medical protocols, and collaborates with other healthcare professionals. Career progression may involve specialization, supervisory roles, or higher administrative positions within the Medical Department.
Selection for the Medical Officer position involves a 100-MCQ written screening examination, followed by document verification and a Departmental Selection Committee interview. Successful candidates are then shortlisted based on their performance in these stages.
🎯 Key Responsibilities & Professional Duties
💡 Required Skills & Domain Competencies
📖 Official Screening Test Syllabus & Topics
Official SchemeWritten examination comprises 100 MCQs (90 minutes): Medical Sciences (50%), English Language Comprehension (20%), General Knowledge (15%), Pakistan Affairs (15%).
🏢 About Department / Ministry
Shaukat Omar Memorial General Hospital is an established charitable healthcare trust hospital situated in Karachi, dedicated to providing accessible, high-standard outpatient and inpatient medical care to the community. The hospital operates specialized clinical units, multi-bed wards, advanced operating theaters, and 24/7 accident & emergency trauma services.
Committed to medical ethics, patient-centered clinical care, and continuous community healthcare delivery, the hospital provides a supportive, professional working environment with competitive healthcare salaries, clinical training, and career progression for physicians, nurses, paramedical technologists, and hospital administrative staff.
📊 Official Test Syllabus & Weightage Breakdown
Total Verified Question Pool: 9154 questions available across all mapped subjects.
| Syllabus Subject / Area | Official Weightage | Available Question Pool | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Sciences | 50% | 660 MCQs | |
| English Language Comprehension | 20% | 2736 MCQs | |
| General Knowledge | 15% | 2666 MCQs | |
| Pakistan Affairs | 15% | 3092 MCQs |
📝 Official Application Procedure & Submission Guidelines
Official application steps and submission channel prescribed for Medical Officer (Market Competitive).
Medical Officer Screening Examination
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