PROVINCIAL HEALTH SERVICES ACADEMY

HEALTH DEPARTMENT
GOVERNMENT OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA

PROSPECTUS FOR LADY HEALTH VISITORS COURSE 2023 &

ONWARDS

1. PUBLIC HEALTH SCHOOL, ABBOTTABAD

2. PUBLIC HEALTH SCHOOL, DERA ISMAIL KHAN
3. PUBLIC HEALTH SCHOOL, HAYATABAD PESHAWAR
4. PUBLIC HEALTH SCHOOL, NISHTERABAD PESHAWAR

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 PUBLIC HEALTH SCHOOLS
VISION:

Public Health Schools are dedicated to be centers of excellence for Lady Health Visitors
learning and training to improve the health of mother & child in specific and community
in general.

MISSION:

To produce trained health care providers who are able to impart preventive, curative and
rehabilitation Primary Health Care services to the community with effective
communication skills to improve the health of people.

OBJECTIVES:

1. To develop a sustainable program appropriate for Primary Health Care providers

with a focus to empower them by enhancing their knowledge, skills and scope of
practice in the local community.
2. To enhance the pool of qualified Primary Health Care providers with proper
training and their utilization to contribute towards the reduction of Maternal
Mortality Rate (MMR) and Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in Pakistan.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

S. No SECTIONS PAGE
1. Introduction 3

2. Important note for candidates 8

& their parents/ guardians

3. Seats distribution & eligibility 9

criteria

4. Procedure for application & 15

Admission

5. Disciplinary & conduct rules 23

6. Fees & subscriptions 35

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SECTION I

INTRODUCTION

Provincial Health Services Academy (PHSA)

Capacity building of the provincial health department in service delivery and governance of
the health sector were the mainstay of the health sector reforms agenda in 1990s. To sustain
the capacity building initiative the Provincial Health Development Centre (PHDC) was raised
to the status of first ever Provincial Health Services Academy (PHSA) in Pakistan.

The public sector health professional teaching and training institutions meant for paramedics,
nurses and LHVs along with District Health Development Center were attached to PHSA as
its allied institutions. PHSA was given the status of an attached department and assigned the
role of stewardship of this Network.

Provincial Health Services Academy has been assigned a mandate to conduct, among others,
in-service trainings of the personnel of Health Department and serve as teaching and training
hub through its Network for nurses, LHV’s and Paramedics. A complex of 23 institutions thus
formed included the PHSA, 06 District Health Development Centers (DHDCs), 10 Colleges
of Nursing, 04 Paramedic Institutes, including the Post Graduate Paramedics Institute and 04
Public Health Schools of the province.

The vision for the institution is to become an internationally recognized Centre of Excellence
in Public Health and Allied Health Professional teaching and training. The objective was to
develop and implement training programs in different fields of public health, allied health
professional training and to institutionalize health systems research.
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 Public Health School Nishterabad, Peshawar

Public Health School, Nishterabad was established in 1952 by upgrading the

Lady Cunningham MCH Centre; the foundation of which was laid down in the
pre-partition era. It has the honor of being the oldest Public Health School of the
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. The school is having an academic block along
with hostel to accommodate about 250 students.

The Public Health School (PHS) Nishterabad is recognized by Pakistan Nursing

Council (PNC) for annual registration of LHV and Community Midwifery
students. For conduction of examination the PHS Nishterabad is affiliated with
Nursing Examination Board, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Clinical/Practical training of students is arranged at the Medical Teaching

Institution Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, Maternity Hospital Peshawar,
Moulvi Ameer Shah Gilani Memorial Hospital and Sifwat Ghayyur Memorial
Infectious Diseases Hospital for Children and the MCH Centre located within
the School.

The MCH and EPI Centers situated in the PHS Nishterabad cater for the needs
of approximately 30,000 population, offering services of domiciliary Midwifery,
Antenatal, Natal and Postnatal care to mothers and babies, Family Planning, EPI
Services and Health Education to the community.

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 Public Health School, Hayatabad, Peshawar

The school is situated in Phase-V, Hayatabad Peshawar. Initially established as

Female Health Technician Training School in 1989, the institute was converted
to Public Health School in 1997.

This School is recognized by Pakistan Nursing Council for the education and
training of LHV students. For conduction of examination the PHS, Hayatabad is
affiliated with the Nursing Examination Board, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Hostel facility for about 50 preferably non-local students is available within the
school premises.

For practical/clinical training of the students, it is attached with the Medical

Teaching Institution, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar.

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 Public Health School, Abbottabad

Public Health School Abbottabad is situated on Mansehra Road, Abbottabad, a

short distance from Ayub Teaching Hospital.

It was established as Female Health Technician School in 1989 and then

converted to Public Health School in 1996. This School is recognized by the
Pakistan Nursing Council and affiliated for examination with the Nursing
Examination Board, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

For practical/clinical training of the students, the school is attached with Benazir
Bhutto Shaheed Women & Children Hospital, Abbottabad as well as with BHU
Mir Pur and BHU Nawan Shehr, Abbottabad.

A total of twenty five students are inducted on yearly basis in two years diploma
course for Lady Health Visitors.

There are two residential hostels for 50 preferably non-local students, within the
school premises.

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 Public Health School, Dera Ismail Khan

Originally established in 1989 as Female Health Technician Training School, it

was converted to Public Health School in 1996. The school is situated on the
Grid Road Niazi Chowk, adjacent to the office of District Health Officer, Dera
Ismail Khan.

The Public Health School, Dera Ismail Khan is recognized by the Pakistan
Nursing Council for LHVs Training and is affiliated with Nursing Examination
Board, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for examinations.

Twenty five students are admitted annually in two years Lady Health Visitor’s
course. There are two hostels situated within the premises of the school for 50
preferably non-local students.

For practical/clinical training of the students, the school is attached with the
Medical Teaching Institution, Mufti Mehmood Teaching Hospital and MCH
Centre situated at Zanana Hospital, Dera Ismail Khan.

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SECTION II
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR CANDIDATES AND THEIR
PARENTS/GUARDIANS:

This Prospectus has been issued with the explicit precondition that submission of application
by a candidate for admission into LHV diploma course session 2022 and onwards, for which
this prospectus has been approved and issued, shall imply that she (the candidate) has fully
read and correctly understood all the terms and conditions, as laid down in this prospectus,
and that she and her parents / guardians unconditionally agree to fully abide by the terms &
conditions, rules and regulations, as issued and amended, or to be amended from time to time,
governing her admission and all related and consequential affairs.

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SECTION III
SEATS DISTRIBUTION AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
School-wise allocation of Regular Seats:

Number of Regular
S No Public Health School Seats

1. Public Health School, Nishterabad, Peshawar 60

2. Public Health School, Hayatabad, Peshawar 25
3. Public Health School, D.I Khan 25
4. Public Health School, Abbottabad 25

TOTAL 135

SCHOOL-WISE ALLOCATION OF SELF-FINANCE (OPEN MERIT) &

RESERVED SELF-FINANCE SEATS FOR AZAD JAMMU KASHMIR & GILGIT
BALTISTAN:

S. No Public Health School PHS Nishterabad PHS PHS PHS

Peshawar Abbottabad DI Khan Hayatabad
Peshawar

1. Gilgit Baltistan 0 05 0 0

2. Azad Jammu & 05 0 0 0

Kashmir
3 Open Merit Basis 20 10 10 10

TOTAL 25 15 10 10

Note: In case of non-availability of eligible candidates from Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Jammu& Kashmir
the seats shall be offered to eligible candidates on self-finance basis on open merit from districts allocated
to Public Health Schools.

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DISTRICT/ AREA WISE SEAT DISTRIBUTION IN THE PUBLIC HEALTH
SCHOOLS
District/Area wise seat distribution in PHS Nishterabad Peshawar

S No District/ Area No. of seats

1. Peshawar 14
2. Nowshehra 06
3. Charsadda 06
4. Mardan 06
5 Swat 04
6 Karak 04
7 Buner 02
8. Shangla 04
9. Chitral 04
10. Khyber 02
11. Orakzai 02
12. Kurram 02
13. North Waziristan 02
14 Disabled quota 01
15 Minority quota 01
Total seats 60

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DISTRICT/ AREA WISE SEAT DISTRIBUTION IN PHS HAYATABAD
PESHAWAR

S No District/ Area No. of Seats

1. Swabi 04
2. Malakand 04
3. Dir Upper 02
4 Dir Lower 02
5 Kohat 05
6 Hangu 02
7 Mohmand 02
8 Bajaur 02
9 Disable quota 01
10 Minority Quota 01
Total seats 25

DISTRICT/ AREA WISE SEAT DISTRIBUTION IN PHS ABBOTTABAD

S. No District/ Area No. of Seats

1 Abbottabad 06
2 Mansehra 06
3 Haripur 05
4 Battagram 02
5 Torghar 02
6 Kohistan Upper 01
7 Kohistan Lower 01
8 Kolai –Palas 01
9 Disable quota 01
Total seats 25

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DISTRICT/ AREA WISE SEAT DISTRIBUTION IN PHS D I KHAN

S No District/ Area No. of Seats

1 D I Khan 07
06
2 Bannu
03
3 Tank
05
4 Lakki Marwat
02
5 South Waziristan
01
6 Disable quota
01
7 Minority Quota
25
Total seats

Note:

1. In case of non-availability of eligible candidate from any district/area; the seat (s) shall be offered
to the neighboring district/area allocated to the concerned Public Health School on open merit
basis.
2. Three seats are reserved for minorities quota from all over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa one (01) seat at
Public Health School Nishterabad Peshawar, one (01) seat at Public Health School, Hayatabad
Peshawar and one (01) at Public Health School D.I.Khan seat according to Govt. of Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa notification regarding reservation of 02% quota for admission in LHV Training.
3. One seat is reserved for disabled candidates in each institution; if no eligible disabled candidate is
available the seat of disabled quota will be offered to candidates from district/area allocated to the
concerned Public Health School on open merit basis.
4. All FRs are merged along with populations & seats in their respective districts.
5. In case of non-availability of candidate under minority quota the seat may be filled on open merit
basis from the allocated districts.
6. Seats under self-finance may be filled through open merit from all the districts already designated
to the institutions.

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 EXPLANATORY NOTES FOR SEAT DISTRIBUTION

1. Admissions into LHV Diploma Course are offered only to eligible female candidates
from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan.
2. One seat is reserved for minority in Public Health School Nishterabad. All minorities can
apply for this subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria. Admission will be on open merit
basis. If seat remain vacant it will be offered to candidate top on the waiting list from the
district for which Public Health School Nishterabad is designated.
3. The Candidates from AJ&K and Gilgit Baltistan can apply for the seats offered on Self-
Finance basis only against their reserved quota, and not against any other seats.
3. The selection of candidates for seats reserved for each district / area shall be made on
open merit basis amongst the eligible candidates from the same district / area in
accordance with the merit calculation formula as explained in the relevant section of this
prospectus.
4. In case of a tie between regular candidates preference shall be given to the one older in
age as determined from the date of birth mentioned in (SSC) matriculation/equivalent
certificate.
5. In case of a tie, or otherwise, regarding the admission of Disabled candidate/s falling on
merit, a candidate with lesser disability will be preferred for admission. The selection
committee may ask all such candidates to appear before them at the time of interviews
to ascertain the nature and extent of disability, vis-à-vis, the health, physical and mental
requirements of midwifery and LHV profession. The decision of the selection committee
in this regard shall be final and not challengeable in any court of law.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION FOR 02 YEARS LHV

DIPLOMA COURSE:
A candidate eligible to apply for admission in LHV Diploma Course shall fulfill all of
the following criteria:

1. Nationality: The applicant must be a bonafide citizen of Pakistan from Khyber

Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu &Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan.
2. Domicile: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for open merit against allocated seats, Azad
Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan for self-finance candidates.
3. Gender: Only female candidates can apply.
4. Marital Status: Preferably unmarried candidates.
5. Age Limit: Age limit will be 14-35years as per PNC rules; to be reckoned from
closing date for submission of applications.

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 Mandatory Educational Qualification for LHV Diploma
Course:
THE APPLICANT MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
Secondary School Certificate (SSC), or equivalent qualification with science subjects
including Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematic having obtained at least overall
45% of the total obtainable marks in the final examination, shall be the mandatory
qualification for becoming eligible to apply for admission. Candidates having science
subjects without Biology are not eligible for admission.

6. Additional Educational Qualification:

FSc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent qualification with at least overall 45% of the total
obtainable marks in the relevant examination with science subjects including Biology.
7. Other Requirements:
i) Medical Fitness Certification:

After provisional admission, all selected candidates shall produce a

certificate of medical fitness from the Medical Superintendent of their
concerned hospitals, as elaborated below:
 Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Hospital, Abbottabad for PHS, Abbottabad
 DHQ Teaching Hospital, D.I.Khan for PHS, D.I.Khan.
 Police and Services Hospital, Peshawar for PHS, Nishterabad and
Hayatabad, Peshawar.
ii) Disability Certification:
Disabled candidates applying against the seats reserved for disabled
persons and/or open merit seats shall produce a valid disability
certificate as per the rules of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Disability not compatible (well suited) with the demands of the
profession will be rejected. In case of tie, a candidate with lesser
disability will be selected. The decision of selection committee will be
final.
EXPLANATORY NOTES REGARDING ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
1. Any case, of an otherwise ineligible candidate, processed for admission, or
having been granted admission, erroneously (mistakenly) or otherwise, on the
basis of irrelevant / fake / bogus / non-required documents or information
submitted by such a candidate:
a. Shall not confer her any right of admission and shall be treated as
void ab initio and shall be cancelled forthwith; (immediately) and
b. Shall be treated as willful fraud or forgery on the part of such
applicant/candidate/student and will be preceded (lead) accordingly
under the law.

c. Shall be cancelled at any stage of her training/education without giving

any notice or any other process, at the sole risk and cost of such
applicant/candidate/student; and
d. Such a candidate/student shall be liable (responsible) to full recovery
of all the expenditure made by, or for or through, the Government of
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on her admission/education/training, including
stipend paid to her, if any, and
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 e. The Diploma shall be cancelled by the concerned quarters (if already
awarded to such a student) along with recommendation of further
lawful action against such fraudulent student.

SECTION IV
PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION AND ADMISSION

How to Apply? Application and Admission Guidelines

1. Admissions will be offered to the general public through an advertisement in one national two
local Urdu newspapers and one Urdu newspaper in Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Jammu Kashmir.
2. The prospectus shall be available on PHSA website www.phsa.edu.pk and the concerned
Public Health School.
3. The admission form should be filled, all the required documents attached and resubmitted in
the relevant Public Health School according to domicile of the candidate and district-wise
distribution for the Public Health Schools.
4. A fee of Rs. 600/- (non-refundable) will be submitted along with the admission form in the
Public Health School concerned. Utilization of this amount is explained at page No. 35.
5. A provisional district-wise merit list shall be prepared, displayed in the respective Public
Health Schools within fifteen (15) working days starting from the last date for submission of
application forms.
6. The Interviews shall be conducted on dates as already specified in the advertisement. All the
candidates including those on the waiting list are required to attend the interviews. Physical
presence at the time of interviews is mandatory. If the candidate is absent from interviews for
whatsoever reason she will lose her right of admission even if falling on merit.
Note: The interviews can be delayed or postponed by the competent authority in any undue
situation.

Merit compilation and weightage formula:

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 Merit shall be compiled on the following weightage formula:
1. The total marks for merit shall be tailored to 100.
2. Out of the total of 100 marks, a maximum weightage of 70% shall be given to
marks obtained by the otherwise eligible candidate/s in the Secondary School
Certificate examination, or equivalent, with science subjects including Biology. Subject to
the condition that the total obtained marks in this examination are not less than 45% of the
total obtainable marks because the candidates having less than 45% marks in SSC or
equivalent exam are not eligible to apply for admission; and
3. Out of the total of 100 marks, a maximum weightage of 30% shall be given to marks
obtained by the otherwise eligible candidate in the FSc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent
examination with Biology, subject to the precondition that the total marks obtained by the
candidate/s in the F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) or equivalent examination must not be lesser than
45% of the total obtainable marks in the said examinations. In case of the obtained marks
in F.Sc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent examination being lesser than 45% of the total
obtainable marks, no weightage shall be awarded to such marks in FSc (Pre-Medical) or
equivalent examination and the merit position of such candidate/s shall be determined on
the basis of marks obtained in SSC Science (with Biology) or equivalent examination.

4. In case the candidate is Hafiz-e- Quran she will be awarded 20 extra marks added to her
SSC or equivalent qualification where applicable; her new percentage worked out and
then weightage given in the final 100 marks. Any claim of Hifz-e-Quran must be proved
with a valid Hifz-e-Quran certificate from a certified/registered Madrassa; also the
candidate must pass the oral recitation test at the time of the interview; failing these she
will not be considered a Hafiza-e- Quran 20 marks awarded will be deducted and her
merit shall be determined like ordinary candidates of her category.

5. Disabled candidates: One seat shall be reserved for disabled candidate in each Public
Health School. Physically disabled candidate fulfilling the mandatory educational pre-
qualifications (SSC/ FSc) can apply in the schools reserved for their respective districts.
In case more than one qualifying disabled candidates applies, a merit list shall be prepared
and the one with higher marks and lesser disability will be awarded admission.

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 6. Self-finance seats reserved for candidates from Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit
Baltistan in designated Public Health Schools shall be offered to candidates from these areas
only on merit basis; the merit determination being exactly the same as regular candidates. If
there is no eligible candidate from these areas the seats shall be offered on self-finance open
merit basis to otherwise eligible candidates from allocated districts.

7. The interview shall neither be given any marks nor any weightage in determining
the merit position of candidate/s, but its sole (only) purpose will be physical
verification of the applicant, assessment of the general disposition (nature) as well
as her apparent (actual) status of mental and physical health and the scrutiny of her
credentials (identification) in-order to determine her preliminary fitness or
otherwise for admission to a Public Health School.

Any candidate, who does not appear before the interview

committee on due date, time and venue because of any reason,
whatsoever, shall not be considered for admission despite falling
on merit in the selection list and the interview shall not be
rearranged for any such candidate/s.

Final Merit List and Selection of Candidates for Admission:

After completion of the interviews the final lists of selected candidates and those on
waiting lists shall be prepared and displayed in the Public Health Schools within six
working days.
No separate call letters / offer letters for admission shall be issued to
selected candidates in all categories; the list of selected candidates will be
displayed on PHSA official website and the notice boards of all Public
Health Schools. It will be the responsibility of the candidates themselves to
gather information about their selection or otherwise and ensure their
arrival within ten working days time to the relevant Public Health Schools.
In case of failure the admission will be considered as cancelled.

The offer of admission so awarded to selected candidates shall expire within ten
working days after the date of display of the final lists in the Public Health School.
This offer of admission shall be a one-time offer and shall not be repeated and / or
revalidated for the same candidate under any circumstances, if it is not availed by the
selected candidate, within the stipulated time.

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 The selected candidates not reporting for admission within ten days shall lose their
right of admission, which shall then be offered to next candidate/s on the bases of merit
from the waiting list of already interviewed candidates.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR MERIT WEITAGE FORMULA

1. Admission granted by the Selection Committee shall be provisional and shall not mean
any commitment or entail (involve) any legal liability till its confirmation by the PNC/
Nursing Examination Board, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through registration.
2. In case of any doubt or undefined validity of any academic qualification as equivalent
to a recognized examination, or any other reason, the provisional admission will be
subject to the verification, recognition or equivalency certification of the relevant
educational qualification by the concerned body/institution.
3.In case of any ambiguity that may arise in the process of selection, the decision of the
Selection Committee shall be final.
4. During the LHV Diploma course, no candidate will be allowed to take admission in
any other course or appear in any other examination. If found her admission will be
cancelled.
5. If any candidate fails to appear before interview committee, her application will not
be considered for further selection.
7. All the applicants shall ensure the following documents enclosed with application
form:

i. Attested photocopies of SSC / FSc. (Pre-Medical) or equivalent examination

certificates along with detailed marks certificates of both the examinations and
equivalent.
ii. Attested photocopy of Domicile Certificate
iii. Attested photocopy of CNIC or Form-B of the applicant.
iv. Attested photocopy of father/Guardian CNIC
v. Character certificate from educational institution last attended by the
applicant.
vi. Three recent passport size photographs with blue background, duly attested.

vii. Valid disability certificate (where applicable)

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 viii. Valid Hifz-e-Quran certificate from Registered Deeni Madrassa (where
applicable).

8 After provisional selection, if any of the particular(s) and /or the documents
submitted / information provided by the candidate is found incorrect or false or
suppressed facts at any stage, her admission will be cancelled forthwith and legal
action will be taken against her.
8. Incomplete, improperly filled application forms in any respect, and tampered or
overwritten documents shall not be acceptable.
9. All the provisionally selected candidates for provisional admission shall sign an
affidavit on a stamp paper of Rs. 200 value, duly attested by a Notary Public and
submit the same to the Principal of Public Health School concerned before
provisional admission. Specimen of the Affidavit is available on the last page of
this Prospectus.
10. Candidates from Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan with a valid
domicile certificate and fulfilling all other criteria for admission shall apply for
their respective Self-Financed seats.
11. It is preferable that parents/authorized guardian should be present at the time of
admission.
Admission Guidelines and Selection Criteria for Candidate with
Physical Disability.

The candidate with physical disability may apply against the reserved seats for disabled
persons, with the following conditions:
1. A valid disability certificate as per the rules of the Government of Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa.
2. Extent of disability and the fitness of such disabled person for admission in LHV
Diploma course shall be assessed by the selection committee.
3. In case a candidate is declared unfit for admission by the Selection/ Interview
Committee the candidate will be dropped from admission.

4. The disability shall be of a permanent nature and not temporary due to illnesses
e.g. fracture etc.
5. Disabled person should be mentally fit and physically able to carry out her
studies and can perform professional duties after qualifying the two years LHV
Diploma course.

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 6. A severely disabled person (spinal problems, movements, handling of
instruments, eyesight and hearing etc.) is ineligible for admission into the LHV
Diploma course.
Migration / Transfer / Change of Self-Financed Status:

a. There shall be a complete ban on migration from one Institute to another

Institute for LHVs students both in the first year as well as 2nd year.
b. No student is allowed to migrate from Private Institute to Government
Public Health School and vice versa under any circumstances.
c. A student once admitted against self-financed seat, shall not be shifted to
regular seat, even if the same falls or remains vacant due to any reason.
d. If the admission of a student admitted against a self-financed seat is
terminated due to any reason, the fee and other dues, etc. paid by her shall not
be refundable under any circumstances for any duration of studies.

Admission/Selection/Interview Committee:-

S. No DESIGNATION TITLE
1. Principal concerned Public Health School Chairperson
2. Senior Instructor, concerned Public Health School Secretary
3. Representative of PHSA Member
4. Any Co- opted member Member

Terms of References for Selection /Interview Committee:-

1. To verify the person of the applicant and her attendance in the interview.
2. To check all required documents for fulfillment of eligibility criteria, age etc.
3. To propose necessary correction/s, verification/s in the record and/or merit list, as
and when required.
4. To approve final admission list for its relevant schools as prepared by them based
on academic marks, selection criteria and interview list.

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 Appellant forum for admission:

Director General Provincial Health Services Academy (PHSA) is the appellant forum for admission.

Teaching / Learning Strategies:

1. Classroom Lectures.
2. Demonstration, using Audio Visual aids (Models/Charts and short
documentaries)
3. Discussions.
4. Practical in the laboratory/MCH Centre.
5. Educational Field Trips/Visits.
6. Practical Training at affiliated hospitals, centers and specified
community.
7. Home Visits as part of practical trainings.

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SECTION V:

Disciplinary and Conduct rules:

General Conduct for LHV students:-

1. All students will present themselves with dignity befitting their status as mature,
professional and responsible citizens.
2. Students in all settings on school premises and hospital are expected to dress in a simple
and decent manner.
3. Students individually or as a group are prohibited from organizing or assisting in
organizing demonstrations, rallies or picketing on school premises.
4. All ethnic, religious and social activities/events held in the school must have prior written
authorization from the institute. Participation or carrying out any political activity by the
students on the institutional premises is not allowed.
5. Students will ensure that their actions do not endanger or threaten the health, safety or
wellbeing of themselves or another person.
6. Students will refrain from any behavior which can be interpreted by others as harassment.
7. Student will refrain from making public statements, communication or correspondence
with the press or other media for mass communication.
8. Student will refrain from any activity which is subversive of discipline and may constitute
misconduct.
9. In case of violation of the Institution’s code of conduct, disciplinary action will
be taken. However, nothing will preclude the institute from requiring any
student or parent or both to execute a bond, assurance or an undertaking to
support desired conduct throughout her stay at the institute/hostel.

10. Violation of a Federal/Provincial law or ordinance will be dealt accordingly under such
laws.
11. Students are strictly directed to follow the accepted social and cultural norms of the society.
Undue intimacy and unacceptable proximity, openly or in isolated areas shall not be
tolerated or allowed, but shall be proceeded for disciplinary or other lawful measures
against the involved students/persons.

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12. It is the responsibility of all to keep the school premises clean and tidy. Therefore, no
littering or trash should be carelessly thrown or left on the Campus premises including
washrooms. The designated waste boxes should be used for the purpose.

13. The students remaining absent for more than 15 days without prior permission her
admission will be cancelled.

14. In total not more than 20 days absentees in the year is allowed for valid reasons beyond
her control after which she will be liable for disciplinary action even struck off the school.
Acts of Indiscipline/Misconduct
The following will be treated as acts of breach of discipline.
1. Insolence, uses of hot expression or indulgence in quarrels, disturbance of tranquility.
2. Violation of instructions of the teachers and authorities regarding academic activities
or social behavior of students.
3. Inciting violence or use of force or causing any damage to public property.
4. Carrying, possessing or keeping in custody, within the premises of the Institute or
Hostels, of any arms, ammunition and/or any other weapons or devices dangerous to
life or any drugs that can be potentially used for addiction.
5. Organizing a strike or to make an attempt to organize or participate in a strike or to use
pressure on teachers or Principal or against other government functionaries against
their lawful authority or obstruct the enforcement/implementation of rules and
regulations.
6. Handling/possession or use of Intoxicants or eatables prohibited by law.
7. Possession or distribution of any material preaching opinion and ideas repugnant to
the basic injunctions of Islam; and / or preaching against any other religion.
8. Participation in any political activity or seeking membership of any political
party/political student's body.

9. Theft, or attempted theft, of property or belongings of others and/or of the training

institute/s including but not limited to hospitals, and community households.

10. Intentionally or recklessly destroying or damaging, or attempting to destroy or damage,

Institute property or the property of others on Institute premises.
11. Harassment meaning in following: -

i) Passing remarks, placing visual or written material, aimed at a specific

person or group with the intention of causing harm to the person or group;
and/or, creating an environment which limits student’s educational opportunity.
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 ii) Making unwanted verbal or physical advances or explicit derogatory
statements toward individuals/groups, which cause them discomfort or
humiliation or which interferes with their educational opportunity.
iii) Physical assault.
12. Gambling i.e. unauthorized and/or illegal exchange of money favors or services as
a result of an organized or unorganized game or competition.
13. Smoking and/ or other drugs addictions are prohibited on institute premises as per policy.

Personal hearing will be permitted on the request of student after receiving final warning from
a three-member committee constituted by the Principal.
Disciplinary Offence will be liable to one or more of the following steps taken by the
disciplinary committee comprising of the faculty members.
Disciplinary Committee of Institutes:
Each Institute shall notify a Disciplinary Committee of the Institute comprising one
Chairperson and two members from the teaching staff. The Terms of Reference of this
Committee shall be as under:
a. To oversee the overall situation of general discipline and conduct of the students at the
institute, hospital & hostel; and
b. To investigate/inquire the cases/incidences of indiscipline and misconduct among the
students; and1
c. To recommend appropriate action to the Principal as per relevant rules, policies, values
and socio-cultural norms.

Punishment or Penalties for Acts of Indiscipline/Misconduct:-

Punishment or penalty for acts of indiscipline shall be in accordance with the gravity of
the case and may lead to imposition of any one or more of the following penalties:

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Minor Penalties:-

1. Warning in writing: Warning Notice in writing to the offender student in writing, with
a copy through Registered Postal Mail to her parents/guardian, that continuation or
repetition of indiscipline or misconduct may lead to further disciplinary action that may
later on end in award of a Major Penalty at any stage of her education/training.
2. Probation: The offender student may be kept under probation for a specific period,
under written intimation to her parents/guardian through Registered Postal Mail, during
which the student shall be under observation and in case of no improvement or repeated
act/s of indiscipline or misconduct, may be subjected to any appropriate penalty by the
Principal without any further investigation/s or
procedure, which may include a Major Penalty as elaborated elsewhere, at any stage of
her education/training.
Fine: Principal may impose a fine up to a maximum of Rs.5000/-(Rupees five thousands
only), to be deposited into the student funds in official bank account of the concerned
Institute.
Suspension from the Hostel: The Principal may bar a student from residing in the Hostel
for a specific period under written intimation to her parents/guardian through Registered
Postal Mail, at the sole risk and cost of the student at any stage of her education/ training.
Removal of privileges: The Principal may cancel any privilege/s including stipend
enjoyed by the student.
Major Penalties:
1. Permanent Expulsion from Hostel: The Principal may permanently expel a student
from residing in the hostel under written intimation to her parents/guardian through
Registered Postal Mail, at the sole risk and cost of the student at any stage of her
education/ training.
2. Temporary Expulsion / Rustication: The Principal may expel any student from the
Institute for a specific period up to one semester at any stage of her education/training.
3. Fine: Principal may impose a fine up to a maximum of Rs.10000/- (Rupees Ten
thousands only) to be deposited into the student fund in official bank account of the
concerned Institute.
4. Permanent Expulsion / Rustication: The Principal may permanently expel / rusticate
any student from the Institute at any stage of her education / training.

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Re-admission
1. Within the limits set by the relevant rules and regulations laid down by the PNC,
students remaining continuously absent for 14 days or more without a reasonable
cause, will be liable to be struck off the rolls of the Institute. Such students may be re-
admitted only in case the Disciplinary Committee is satisfied that the absence was not
willful or was due to circumstances beyond human control, provided such an
application is submitted within 15 days after the order of the removal of student from
rolls. However, the final limits set by the PNC for this purpose shall not be crossed
under any circumstances.
2. Within the limits and criteria set by the PNC for readmission, a student can avail this
opportunity only once. None of the student will be allowed readmission twice.
3. In all cases where these rules are silent or where there is difference of opinion about
their interpretation, the decision of the Director General PHSA shall be final; to the
extent it is not inconsistent with any other prevailing laws, rules or regulations.

Attendance/ Leave Rules and Examination Rules:-

1. Full day attendance in the theory, practical and On-the-job training is essential to
be counted as presence for the whole day. A fine of Rs 50/- will be charged for
each absentee; this will be in addition to the deduction of Rs 120/- per day stipend
for that day/s at source. The fine so collected can be utilized for institutional needs.
2. 100 % student’s attendance is mandatory during clinical practical training. It will
be observed through a card that will be signed by the concerned unit’s focal person
and will be verified by the Hospital Director or Medical Superintendent and
Nursing Superintendent of the concerned hospital.
3. Attendance in classes and clinical trainings is mandatory, minimum attendance in
all subjects required shall be 85%. Any student who does not meet the minimum
required attendance will not be allowed to appear in the Examination.
4. If a student continuously fails to attend lectures during the first two weeks after the
commencement of the Preliminary Training Session (PTS) classes, as per
announced schedule, her admission shall stand cancelled automatically without
any notification.
5. Leave applications are not accounted for the purpose of attendance but are
necessary for information about health/whereabouts of the students. Application

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 should be submitted at least two days before availing the leave to the student’s
affairs section of the office.
6. A student whose record shows continuous absence for two weeks during the course
without any intimation is liable to have her name struck off the roll without any
notice.
7. For medical leave M.S of the concerned Hospitals will countersign the medical
certificates etc. Certificate from private clinic / hospital shall not be entertained.

Progress Report/Eligibility for Appearing in the Examination

Subject to PNC rules and regulations, a candidate must fulfill the following
criteria to make her eligible for taking the LHVs examination:-

1. She must complete the prescribed course of LHV Diploma to appear in

examinations.
2. She must acquire 85% attendance in all subjects including demonstration,
practical/clinical training.
3. Internal assessments shall be conducted at periodic interval. Marks obtained by the
students in the internal assessment may be considered for fitness towards
registration/ examination by the Nursing Examination Board, Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa.

4. She must bear a good character/conduct and abide by the rules of the Public Health
School.

5. Where a candidate is barred from examination for any reason and she enters the
examination room and sits for the paper, her results in the paper shall be declared
null and void.
6. For this purpose, the school shall maintain a thorough and up-to-date record of the
academic progress of the students through internal assessment in the form of
monthly tests, attendance, general attitude and behavior towards discipline/rules
and regulation of the school.

Uniform Dress Code:

Summer: White shalwar kameez and dupata and koti, black shoes (flat, non-
noisy) and white socks.

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 Winter: White Shalwar kameez and dupata with navy blue, full sleeves, front
open Cardigan, black shoes (flat, non-noisy) and white socks.

Stipend for Students selected against Regular seats

1. The student of LHV Diploma Course selected against the regular seats only, shall be
provided stipend in accordance with the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,
notification(s) in this regard, as prescribed from time to time.
2. Subject to decision of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, each of the candidate
selected against the regular seats only, may be paid a monthly stipend, the amount of
which may vary (increased or reduced to any level) as per government directives and
provision of funds for the purpose.
3. If a student leaves training at any stage of the course at her own accord or expelled from
the institute on disciplinary grounds, she will have to refund the whole amount of
stipend received by her during the period of training before she leaves the school. (This
condition is however not applicable if a trainee has to leave the training on medical
grounds).
4. Absence from the class, breech of discipline, neglect of duties or reprehensible conduct
etc. may result in stoppage/ reduction / cancellation of stipend on permanent or
temporary basis.

Hostel Rules:

Subject to availability of accommodation, the LHV students, preferably non-

locals are eligible for hostel accommodation. When accommodation is limited, the
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decision will be taken on merit, however, preference will be given to the students
coming from far-flung areas.

To promote and maintain congenial atmosphere in the hostel, boarders are required to
observe the following rules strictly:
1. Boarder shall not engage in any activity subversive to law and order.
2. They have to abide by the instructions issued by the institute and Hostel
Administration from time to time.
3. No student shall be allowed to use electric heater and Air Conditioner etc. in the
hostel.
4. The students are required to bring their bedding according to the season at the time
of joining the institute. The Institute shall provide furniture only.
5. Admission in the hostel is valid for the term of the course only. The hostel will be
vacated during vacations until specially permitted. The hostel will be vacated by
the students when required due to emergency or as a consequence of any
disciplinary action.
6. Un-authorized stay will amount to trespass under the law.
7. The boarder room and their personal belongings are liable to frequent inspection
by the institute or hostel administration.
8. All the boarders are required to perform voluntary duties pertaining to the running
of the hostel as and when assigned by the hostel administration.
9. In case of any breach of conduct, the student concerned and the accomplices will
be liable to be expelled from the hostel.
10. Strict cleanliness shall be maintained. Fixtures and appliances shall neither be
damaged nor mishandled. The defaulters shall be made to pay the cost of the
damaged items.
11. Chalking on the walls, windows and doors of hostel premises, rooms, toilets and
dining hall is forbidden. Defaulters will be punished by imposing fines /
12. expulsion from hostel. The students are responsible for cleanliness of their allotted
rooms.
13. No guest will be allowed to visit the rooms or stay for the night. The students will
meet their guests in the meeting room. The guest must leave the hostel and Institute
premises by the sunset, failing which the host is liable to a fine of Rs 200/-. If
students repeatedly fail to comply with the rules, they will face strict disciplinary
action, which may amount to expulsion from the hostel.

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 14. Authorized guest must show their CNIC at the gate, at the time of visit.
15. Hostel timings as notified by the administration, in routine, shall be observed
strictly. Defaulters will be dealt with strictly disciplinary action.
16. No boarder shall remain outside the hostel without prior permission and shall
return to the hostel before sunset.
17. In emergency cases only, prior permission i.e. night pass shall be requested by the
students for overnight stay outside the hostel, failing which the boarders shall be
liable to strict disciplinary action.
18. No students are allowed to keep any valuable items (laptop, mobile, gold jewelry
& cash more than Rs 3000/-). In case of any losses there will be no responsibility
on hostel and Institute administration.

19. Frequent night round will be made by the Hostel administration, in case any
boarder is found absent; a written report will be submitted to the Principal for
taking strict action against the defaulter.
20. No student shall be allowed to change her room without the order of the hostel
warden or school administration.
21. All the boarders residing in the hostel of Public Health School will have to vacate
their rooms within three days after final examination.
22. No day scholar is allowed to visit the hostel premises without special permission
from the Principal/Housekeeper in writing, otherwise they will be fined Rs 200/-.
23. One week before the commencement of any examination ex- boarders will be
allowed to reside again till the end of examination subject to their written request/
application to that effect and availability of space/room in the hostel.
24. Boarders can visit or accompany any such visitors whose name or photocopy of
identity card is given by their parents/guardians in the hostel admission form.
However no boarder shall remain outside the hostel without prior permission and
shall return to the hostel before sunset

25. Boarders are allowed to visit their homes twice a month on Saturday after school
hours or on certain holidays after obtaining permission from the hostel
administration and confirming it from the Principal. Overstay will automatically
cancel the next chance of home visit and such student shall be fine Rs. 200/- per
day of overstay, which will be deposited into the official bank account and will be
used like institute fund.

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26. Authorized visitors may visit on Saturday/Sunday and public holidays during
visiting hours only and not on working days, they must show their CNIC at the gate
at the time of visit.
27. Hostel timings as notified by the administration in routine, shall be observed
strictly. Defaulters will be dealt with strict disciplinary action.
28. The boarder students have to pay full month mess fee during the first date of each
month regardless of the length of their stay in the hostel.
29. No students shall be allowed for hostel admission in any case who is a diagnosed
case of any of the below mentioned chronic illnesses:
 Any disease of psychiatric disorders/ epilepsy
 Chronic Renal failure
 Hepatitis B & C patient
 Any cardiac disease
 Chronic pulmonary diseases (Asthma etc.)
 Bleeding disorders and
 Cancers etc.
30. Chronic illness and /or dependency on others for management of frequent
health/ psychological crises may be liable for expulsion from hostel and or the
diploma course if illness is not compatible with the job requirements.
31. Suicidal attempt is a major offence making the student liable for expulsion from the
hostel and /or cancelation of her admission.

Medical Checkup:
1. The Public Health School concerned shall arrange a medical checkup of each
student by a female doctor at least every six months and will maintain the
medical fitness/ health record of each student.

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 2. Subject to availability, every possible treatment shall be provided to ill
students, however, serious cases will be referred to nearby hospitals for
specialized treatment and the parents/ guardians will be informed
accordingly.

SECTION: VI

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Fees and Subscriptions
Fee and Subscription:-

1. Fee / charges to be charged from all students (for both regular

and self-financed students)
The following amount shall be charged:
1. Registration Fee for NEB (may vary from time to time) Rs. 1,500/-
2. Registration Fee for PNC (may vary from time to time) Rs. 1000/-
3. Midwifery Exam Fee (may vary from time to time) Rs. 4000/-
4. Public Health Exam Fee (may vary from time to time) Rs 5000/-
5. Documents verification fee Rs. 1500/-
6. Institute Fund (once in two years)- Non-refundable Rs. 2,000/-
7. Institute / Hostel Security for Two years- Nonrefundable Rs. 2,000/-
8. Hostel mess money per month to be charged, as per actual expenditure, from
hostel residents availing mess facility.

2. Additional fee structure (non-refundable) for two years LHV Diploma in Public
Health Schools for self-finance students (shall be charged once in two years in
addition to charges mentioned in clause 5.15.1 above):

1. Admission fee once for two years (non-refundable) = Rs 2,000/-

2. Tuition fee for two years (non-refundable) = Rs 24,000/-
Total (non-refundable) additional dues = Rs 26,000/-

3. Hostel boarding charges for self-finance seats for two years:

Hostel boarding charges (non-refundable)= Rs 12,000/-
Hostel Utilities charges (non-refundable)= Rs 6,000/-
Total (non-refundable) = Rs 18,000/-

EXPLANATORY NOTES

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 1. The selected candidates (both regular and self-finance) will deposit the full amount of fees and
charges at the time of admission in the authorized bank.
2. The Principal of the Public Health School shall be responsible to timely deposit the admission fee,
hostel boarding & utilities charges into the Government Treasury.
3. Tuition fee will be deposited in the official bank account of the Public Health School and shall be
utilized for the payment of honoraria to the visiting faculty, as and when required, after approval
of the competent authority.
4. Institute fund will be utilized, subject to guidelines and approval issued by the Director General
PHSA, to fulfill various requirements of Public Health School concerned including the
arrangements / improvements for LHVs education / training by the School.
5. Of the total amount collected from the submission of application forms 50% will be deposited in
the government treasury and the rest of the 50% would be utilized for institutional needs.
6. Mess Money is to be charged as per policy of the concerned institution, to be paid in full by all
boarding students present in the hostel on the first of each month. The amount shall be collected,
kept in custody and spent judicially by the House Keepers/designated person for the students.
7. Institutional funds shall be utilized for the 2/3 days mandatory study tour of all Public Health
Schools during the LHV training course.

AFFIDAVIT

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I, Mst. ____ Daughter/Wife of _____, provisionally selected as LHV
Student for two years diploma course in the Public Health School _________________, do
hereby solemnly declare that:
1. I shall abide by all the rules, regulations, terms & conditions mentioned in the Prospectus
governing my admission into LHV training course, and/or, of the Public Health School,
as issued or amended or to be amended from time to time; and
2. I shall not indulge in any sort of political, sectarian and/or subversive activities, neither
shall I organize or become a member of a body involved in suchlike activities during the
course of my LHV training; and
3. I shall not object to any unforeseen or planned change in the duration, curriculum and / or
teaching / learning methodology as related to my LHV diploma training; and
4. I shall refund the entire amount of expenditure made by, and/or for, and/or through the
Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on my LHV education / training in case I, or my
parents / guardian withdraw my admission at own will or as a result of myself having been
expelled from the Institute on any disciplinary or other grounds; and
5. I shall not claim any reimbursement from the Public Health School, and/or Provincial
Health Services Academy, and/or Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, of any
expenditure/s incurred by me or my parents/guardian on my LHV education/training, in
case I, and/or my parents/guardian withdraw my admission at own will or in case the same
is cancelled by the relevant authorities on any disciplinary or other grounds; and
6. If it is proved that my candidature / admission into LHV training course is / was the result
of, or based on provision of some fake / counterfeit / false / irrelevant document/s or
information, my admission / training / Diploma shall be liable to be cancelled without any
show cause notice been given to me and I / my parents / guardian shall not challenge at
any forum the decision / action of relevant authority/ies, as taken in the light of provisions
contained in the approved Prospectus governing my admission / training as LHV student.

SIGNATURES OF THE STUDENT

Name: _________________________
D/O _________________________
To be attested by a Notary Public under his / her official seal.

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