Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre (SKMCH&RC) has announced new job vacancies for May 2026. Applications are invited for multiple positions across medical, nursing, technical, and administrative departments, ranging from senior consultants to biomedical engineers and ICU nurses. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can apply before the deadline mentioned in the official advertisement.
In this guide, you will find complete information about vacancies, eligibility criteria, application procedures, important dates, and other details to help you apply correctly.
What Is Shaukat Khanum, Really?
Before jumping into the jobs, it helps to understand why working here is a different kind of deal.
SKMCH&RC isn’t just another private hospital. It’s a JCI Enterprise Accredited specialist tertiary care cancer centre, originally built and still funded through charitable donations. It was founded by Imran Khan in memory of his mother, Shaukat Khanum, who passed away from cancer.
The hospital operates with a team of UK and US-trained physicians and delivers care that genuinely matches international standards. That’s not just a marketing claim — the JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation is one of the toughest to earn globally. For doctors and nurses, working here means you’re operating in an environment where protocols, equipment, and clinical standards are held to a level you’d typically only find abroad.
And for your career? The diversity of cancer cases coming through those doors is, frankly, unmatched in Pakistan.
Jobs Available at SKMCH&RC Lahore – May 2026
The May 2026 advertisement (published in Dawn and Jang newspapers) covers a broad range of departments. Here’s a breakdown of what’s on the table:
1. Medical Consultants (Full-Time & Part-Time)
These are the headlining positions. Current openings under the consultant track include:
- Part-Time Consultant Medical Oncologist
- Visiting Consultant Radiologist
- Locum Consultants in Anaesthesia, Breast Surgery, Medical Oncology, Pathology, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Radiation Oncology, Radiology, and Thoracic Surgery
The locum/visiting roles are a smart entry point if you’re not ready to commit full-time, or if you’re currently abroad and want to test the waters back home.
2. Senior Instructor Positions
SKMCH&RC has an active teaching and training culture. Senior Instructor roles are open in:
- Anaesthesia
- Breast Surgery
- Clinical and Radiation Oncology
A note on these: positions tied to Karachi and Peshawar campuses typically involve two years at Lahore followed by two years of overseas training. That’s a serious professional development package.
3. Fellowship & Residency Programs
This is where things get interesting for younger doctors who’ve just completed their FCPS or are in their early post-fellowship years. Current openings include:
- SKM Fellowships in Anaesthesia, Critical Care, and Paediatric Oncology
- CPSP-accredited Residency in Anaesthesia, Pathology, Paediatrics, Paediatric Oncology, and Internal Medicine
- CPSP Fellow in Gastroenterology
These programs aren’t just training positions — they’re structured under senior faculty, with exposure to technology and patient volumes you’d struggle to find in a typical training setup.
4. Nursing Positions
The nursing openings this cycle are substantial and span different seniority levels:
- Clinical Nurse Manager
- Assistant Clinical Nurse Manager
- Team Leader (Nursing)
- Breast Care Nurse Navigator
- ICU Nurses
- Staff Nurses (general)
- Part-time Lecturers for the Institute of Health Sciences
If you’re a BSc Nursing graduate, the staff nurse and lecturer positions are particularly relevant. For experienced nurses eyeing leadership, the CNM and Team Leader tracks are genuinely worth pursuing.
5. Management, Technical & Administrative Roles
Not a clinician? SKMCH also hires heavily on the non-medical side:
- Territory Manager Fundraising
- Manager Supply Chain
- Biomedical Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Electrical Supervisor
- Trainee Medical Technician (Anaesthesia)
- Database Administrator (Islamabad-based)
This is where a lot of people overlook opportunities. The hospital’s operational complexity means it needs strong non-clinical professionals just as much as medical ones.
Eligibility — What Do You Actually Need?
This is where a lot of applications go wrong. People apply without checking the fine print and then wonder why they never heard back.
For Full-Time Consultants:
Pakistan-trained candidates typically need:
- FCPS (Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan) plus a relevant sub-specialty fellowship
Internationally trained candidates can qualify via:
- MRCP (UK), FRCS, or American Board certifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a Western institution is required for this route
For Nursing Roles:
- BSc Nursing (or equivalent recognized degree)
- Valid PNC (Pakistan Nursing Council) registration
- For leadership positions, prior clinical supervisory experience is expected
For Administrative/Technical Roles:
- Relevant degree in your field (Engineering, Supply Chain, IT, etc.)
- Valid PMC/PMDC registration for medical-related technical roles
- Portfolio or project summaries recommended for IT/Engineering candidates
General Requirement for All Applicants:
- Updated CV
- Copies of degrees, fellowships, licenses
- Cover letter (more on this in a moment)
- Two professional references — name, designation, organization, email, and phone
How to Apply — Step by Step
Here’s the exact process. Follow it carefully because even small mistakes can get your application filtered out before anyone reads it.
Step 1: Visit the Official Application Portal
Go to: bit.ly/SKMCHJobs
This is the only channel for submitting applications. They specifically state that only online applications are entertained — so don’t waste time with walk-ins or postal submissions.
Step 2: Prepare Your Documents First
Before you even open the application form, have these ready as scanned PDFs:
- Updated CV (include your FCPS/fellowship details prominently if you have them)
- Degree and certificate copies
- Professional license or registration (PMC, PNC, etc.)
- Experience certificates
- Passport-size photograph
Step 3: Write a Targeted Cover Letter
This is where most people get lazy, and it shows. Don’t send a generic cover letter. Mention specifically why you’re applying to SKMCH&RC — the mission, the clinical exposure, the case complexity. Recruiters here read a lot of applications from people who clearly just want any hospital job. Stand out by showing you understand what makes this place different.
Step 4: Email Your CV to careers@shaukatkhanum.org.pk
In addition to the online portal, SKMCH also accepts CVs by email. When you send it, the subject line of your email must mention the position you’re applying for — this is critical. Something like: “Application – Locum Consultant Radiologist – [Your Name]”
Miss this and your email might not get routed to the right team.
Step 5: Wait (But Not Passively)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you applied for a senior role, the process may involve a panel interview with clinical faculty. For nursing and admin positions, expect a skills and behavioral interview.
The last date for the May 2026 batch was listed as May 20, 2026 in one advertisement. However, SKMCH&RC runs rolling recruitment cycles, so even if that window has passed, check the official website — www.shaukatkhanum.org.pk — for the latest listings.
Mistakes People Actually Make (And How to Avoid Them)
I’ve talked to a few people who’ve gone through this process, including Hassan, and some patterns show up repeatedly.
Mistake 1: Applying for a role you’re under-qualified for
SKMCH is serious about credentials. If the consultant role says FCPS + sub-specialty fellowship and you only have FCPS, your application will likely not move forward. Apply for the fellowship or residency track instead and build toward the consultant level.
Mistake 2: Wrong or missing subject line in the email
This sounds small but it genuinely matters. With the volume of applications they receive, a mislabelled email often ends up in the wrong folder or gets lost entirely.
Mistake 3: Generic CV that doesn’t highlight oncology-relevant experience
If you’ve worked in oncology, tumor boards, or handled complex surgical cases, that needs to be front and center — not buried in bullet points at the bottom of page two.
Mistake 4: Not verifying your credentials with PMC/PNC before applying
Your registration needs to be current. If it’s lapsed, sort that out before applying. They will check.
Mistake 5: Assuming there’s always time
Some positions fill up fast — particularly the fellowship slots and senior nursing leadership roles. If you see something that fits, apply within the week, not “sometime next month.”
Should You Actually Consider SKMCH&RC?
Let’s be practical for a moment.
The salary isn’t always the highest you’ll find in Pakistan’s private sector. Some corporate hospital groups pay more for consultants at certain levels. But SKMCH offers something harder to quantify: a genuinely mission-driven environment, international clinical standards, research exposure, and the kind of case complexity that actually sharpens you as a clinician.
For nurses, the ICU and oncology exposure here is some of the best available in the country. For fellows and residents, the training structure — with the possibility of overseas placements built into some programs — is exceptional.
And for admin and engineering professionals? Supporting an institution that provides free cancer care to people who otherwise couldn’t afford treatment — that’s not nothing.
Hassan submitted his application three weeks ago. He hasn’t heard back yet, and the wait is driving him slightly crazy. But he told me something that stuck: “Even if I don’t get this round, I now know exactly what I want from my career.”
That clarity, honestly, is half the battle.
Quick Summary — Key Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre (SKMCH&RC) |
| Location | 7-A, Block R-3, Johar Town, Lahore, Punjab |
| Positions Available | Consultants, Locum Consultants, Senior Instructors, Fellows, Residents, Nurses, Admin/Technical |
| Application Portal | bit.ly/SKMCHJobs |
| careers@shaukatkhanum.org.pk | |
| Website | www.shaukatkhanum.org.pk |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Accreditation | JCI Enterprise Accredited |
If you’re in healthcare — or in any of the technical and administrative roles SKMCH recruits for — and you’ve been sitting on the fence, take this as your nudge. Get your documents together, tailor your CV, and apply through the official portal.
And if your credentials aren’t quite there yet for the consultant track, look at the fellowship and residency programs. Sometimes the longer path is the right one.
Good luck — and if you end up getting through, I’d genuinely love to hear about it.
Disclaimer: This article is written for informational purposes only. All job details are sourced from official SKMCH&RC advertisements and verified job portals. For the most current listings and last dates, always check the official SKMCH website at www.shaukatkhanum.org.pk.