Diploma in Lady Health Visitor (LHV 2 Years Program)
The Lady Health Visitor (LHV) Diploma program is of two years. The program is recognized by the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC). Our LHV Diploma Program is dedicated to preparing you for a fulfilling career in public and community health, with a specialized focus on maternal and child health. The LHV diploma program equips individuals with practical skills such as conducting health assessments, administering vaccines, providing prenatal and postnatal care, and conducting health education sessions. An LHV is eligible to provide health care facilities at home and in other health care settings; community, hospitals, clinics, or health units.
Career Opportunities
Diploma-holders in Lady Health Visitor can pursue various roles:
- Employment in the government sector at DHQ or THQ healthcare settings under maternal and child health programs
- Work in maternity wards, providing care to expectant mothers and newborns
- Employment opportunities in private clinics or hospitals that focus on maternal and child health services
- Assist doctors and nurses in various clinical settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices
- Community health centers and rural health facilities
- Family planning and reproductive health programs
- Provide antenatal-postnatal care, and vaccination against Vaccine Preventable Diseases
- Teaching positions in LHV training institutes
- NGO and international health organizations focusing on maternal and child health
Program Educational Outcome (PEO)
- Producing competent Lady Health Visitors capable of providing comprehensive maternal and child health services
- Preparing graduates for employment in public and private healthcare sectors with focus on community health
- Developing professionals who can contribute to reducing maternal and infant mortality rates
- Creating skilled practitioners who can adapt to evolving healthcare needs in rural and urban communities
- Establishing a foundation for further advancement in nursing and public health specializations
- Training professionals to work effectively in diverse cultural and socioeconomic settings
Program Learning Outcome (PLO)
The diploma program aims to develop professionals who can:
- Conduct health assessments, administer vaccines, provide prenatal and postnatal care, and conduct health education sessions
- Conduct House-to-House visits to deliver vaccination services, health and hygiene education
- Immunize children and women against vaccine-preventable diseases in line with EPI protocols
- Provide basic nursing care and emergency obstetric services
- Maintain accurate health records and patient documentation
- Collaborate effectively with healthcare teams and community leaders
- Educate families and communities about health promotion and disease prevention
- Follow infection control protocols and maintain sterile techniques
- Identify high-risk pregnancies and make appropriate referrals
- Support family planning and reproductive health initiatives
✅ Matriculation
✅ Female candidates can apply only.
Application Procedures
Doctorsimes offers two convenient methods for submitting applications:
Method 1: On-Campus Application
- Visit the admissions office during working hours (9am to 5pm).
- Obtain the admission form.
- Complete the form with accurate information.
- Submit the completed form along with required documents.
- Collect acknowledgment receipt from the admissions office.
Method 2: Online Application
- Visit the official website of Doctorsimes. Click on this link to access the admission form available on Doctorsimes website: https://doctorsimes.edu.pk/apply-now
- Fill out the application form correctly.
- Upload copies of required documents.
- Submit the completed online application.
Required Documents
All applicants must submit the copies of following documents:
- SSC / O-Level Degree
- HSSC / A Level Degree (if required)
- Student B-Form / CNIC
- Guardian CNIC
- 4 Passport Size Pictures with Blue Background
- Character Certificate
- NOC (if applicable)
- Domicile
Important Notes
- All documents must be clear and legible.
- Ensure all required documents are submitted to avoid application rejection.
- Online applicants must submit their original documents.
- Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Admission Policy
The admission regulations have been formulated by the Admission Committee based on recommendations from the Academic Council of Doctorsimes and may be subject to modifications in subsequent years as deemed necessary by the competent authority of Doctorsimes.
Admission Guidelines
Following are the admission guidelines, inclusive of amendments made to date, for securing admission in Doctorsimes:
- All Pakistani nationals can apply.
- Students must apply afresh every year; applications from previous years will not be entertained.
- Result-awaiting students can apply.
- The admission process will be completed within one month after the SSC/FSc results each year, except for certain circumstances.
- No admission form will be accepted after the due date for submission of forms.
- Candidates can visit the campus and apply by completing the admission form
- Candidates can also apply from our official website https://doctorsimes.edu.pk/apply-now
- Hostels facility is available.
- Transportation service (pick and drop) will be provided.
- Candidates claiming to be Muslim Hafiz-e-Quran shall attach three (03) attested copies of the Hafiz-e-Quran Certificate issued by a registered Madrassa.
- Additional marks will be awarded to Muslim Hafiz-e-Quran candidates in their SSC/F.Sc or equivalent examination results as per institutional policy.
- Students applying for additional marks on the basis of Muslim Hafiz-e-Quran will have to pass the Hafiz-e-Quran test organized by Doctorsimes.
Semester 1
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Program Summary
Total Semesters
1
Total Subjects
0
Total Credit Hours
0
Open Merit Fee - Semester 1
| Fee Heads | Semester 1 Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
| After 50% Discount Tuition Fee (1st Year) | 60,000 |
| Admission Fee (Once at Admission) | 10,000 |
| After 25% Discount Tuition Fee (Second Year) | 90,000 |
| Hostel Fee (Per Month) Exclusive Mess | 5,000 |
| TOTAL FEE | 165,000 |
Hostel Dues
| Particulars | Rupees |
|---|---|
| TOTAL | 0 |
Dr. Mehreen Awan
Assistant Professor
Education
MBBS - Consultant Gynecologist
<p>Dr. Mehreen Awan is an MBBS-qualified consultant gynecologist who is the head of department of the LHV program. She brings clinical expertise in women's health to her academic leadership role, overseeing the training of future healthcare professionals.</p>
Bushra Nazar
Lecturer
Education
MBBS
<p>Bushra Nazar serves as a lecturer for the Lady Health Visitor program. She provides specialized instruction and training to students in community health, maternal care, and primary healthcare services, preparing them for careers as Lady Health Visitors.</p>