Opportunity at a glance
THQ Hospital Lahore is engaging Data Entry Operators (DEOs) on a daily-wage basis to strengthen front-desk, medical records, and unit-level data operations. The role is ideal for early-career candidates with ICS who are confident with MS Office, hospital/clinic software, and accurate, high-volume data entry.
Key facts
- Engagement type: Daily wages (lump-sum monthly payout)
- Number of vacancies: 05
- Place of duty: THQ Hospital, Lahore (unit/ward/OPD assignment as per hospital need)
- Shift length: 6 hours per day (roster/shift timing to be assigned by administration)
- Upper age limit: 28 years on the interview date
- Interview: 01-10-2025 (report early for document scrutiny and skills test)
What you’ll do (indicative responsibilities)
- Register OPD/IPD/Emergency patients; create/verify MRNs and demographic details
- Enter clinical notes, diagnostic orders and results from labs/radiology as assigned
- Maintain daily census, admission/discharge/transfer (A/D/T) logs and unit registers
- Prepare OPD token/queue data; coordinate with triage/front desk for smooth patient flow
- Compile and sanitize datasets for departmental reporting and government dashboards
- Manage file tracking and document scanning; ensure completeness/legibility
- Perform data quality checks (duplicates, missing fields, code mismatches)
- Uphold confidentiality (HIPAA-like best practices, local privacy policies) and back up data as instructed
Skills & profile that fit
- Typing speed: ~35–40 wpm with high accuracy (Urdu/English entry familiarity is a plus)
- Software: MS Excel/Word, Google Sheets/Drive basics; comfort with EMR/HMIS screens
- Attention to detail: zero-tolerance for mis-keyed names, dates, CNIC numbers, or test values
- People skills: courteous, calm under pressure, able to liaise with nurses/doctors/front desk
- Shifts: willingness to work morning/evening rosters and rotate across counters/wards if needed
Eligibility & documents to bring
- Education: ICS (Intermediate in Computer Science) from a recognized board (required)
- Age: ≤ 28 years (bring CNIC for age verification)
- Experience: Hospital/clinic data entry experience is advantageous but not mandatory unless the hospital specifies otherwise
- Bring originals + 1 set of photocopies of:
- CNIC
- ICS mark sheet / certificate
- Domicile (if asked), 2–4 recent passport-size photographs
- Experience/Internship letters (if any)
- Short typing-speed or IT certificate (optional but helpful)
Tip: Keep digital copies (PDF) of all documents on your phone/USB for quick reprints.
Selection process (what to expect on the day)
- Registration & document check (CNIC, ICS, copies)
- Typing/IT screening (short test in Word/Excel and a numeric/alpha data-entry drill)
- Panel interview (communication, accuracy mindset, availability/roster flexibility)
- Merit preparation & offer (subject to verification and hospital approval)
Final selection is at the discretion of THQ Hospital’s competent authority.
Working time & pay—quick math (for your planning)
- Monthly lump sum: Rs 50,000
- If rostered ~26 working days/month:
- Approx. per-day: Rs 1,923 (50,000 ÷ 26)
- Approx. per-hour (6 h/day): Rs 321 (1,923 ÷ 6)
These are estimates for budgeting; actual payout/attendance rules follow hospital policy.
How to appear for the interview
- Date: 01 October 2025
- Venue: THQ Hospital, Lahore — Admin/HR Office (confirm exact room/Block from the reception on arrival)
- Dress code: Smart, professional (carry a pen and notepad)
- Arrival: Aim to reach 30–45 minutes early for registration and skills test
FAQs
1) Can non-ICS candidates apply?
The required qualification is ICS. Candidates with higher IT qualifications may bring transcripts, but ICS is the baseline asked for this drive.
2) Is prior hospital experience mandatory?
Not stated as mandatory. Fresh ICS candidates can appear; prior clinic/hospital or front-desk experience is a plus.
3) What is the shift timing?
Daily 6 hours. Exact shift (morning/evening) is assigned by the hospital as per department workload.
4) Is this permanent employment?
No. It is a daily-wage engagement with a monthly lump-sum payout.
5) Will there be a typing test?
Yes, expect a typing/IT screen (Word/Excel and quick numeric entry). Prepare for 35–40 wpm with accuracy.
6) Is there any age relaxation?
The maximum age is 28 years. Any relaxation, if allowed, would be per hospital/health-department rules (confirm at registration).
7) What should I name my CV file if asked to share digitally?
Use a clear format, e.g., YourName_DEO_THQ_Lahore_2025.pdf.
8) Will TA/DA be provided for the interview?
Not announced. Assume TA/DA not admissible unless stated by the hospital on the day.
Final thoughts
This Data Entry Operator intake is a solid gateway into hospital information services for ICS graduates in Lahore. Bring clean documents, practice a 10–12 minute typing drill, revise Excel basics (sorting, filtering, simple formulas), and arrive early on 01-10-2025. If you want, share your CV and I’ll refine it into a hospital-ready one-pager with the right keywords for DEO screening.