Introduction

To meet the evolving needs of a modern, multidisciplinary workforce, the Indus Hospital & Health Network has launched the Dual-Track Appointment Framework. This framework allows employees to formally engage in two interconnected disciplines—integrating expertise, fostering collaboration, and enhancing institutional impact across healthcare, education, and research.

By aligning individual growth with IHHN’s strategic mission, the initiative promotes innovation, flexibility, and professional advancement, empowering faculty to contribute beyond traditional boundaries and shape the future of healthcare in Pakistan.

Eligibility

To apply for the Clinical–Research dual track, applicants must:

  • Have at least three (3) years of experience in their primary clinical field.
  • Documented impact factor or scholarly recognition.
  • Book chapters, conference presentations, or invited lectures.
  • Evidence of extramural funding (grants, trials, or sponsored research).
  • Additional contributions such as peer reviewing, editorial board roles, or student supervision.

Disciplines

The framework applies across IHHN’s core functional areas:

Dual Track Appointment

A Dual Track Appointment allows an employee to divide their Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) between two distinct domains. A dual-track appointment allocates an individual’s Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) across two distinct domains. Employees may continue on a single track or apply for a dual track, based on eligibility and performance.

Primary Track

Minimum 60% FTE, dedicated to core responsibilities such as clinical, academic, or operational duties.

Secondary Track

Up to 40% FTE, dedicated to research or another complementary discipline to strengthen institutional outcomes.

Employees may continue on a single track or apply for a dual track, based on eligibility and performance.

Exploring Dual-Track Combinations

The dual track will be a combination of any two disciplines. The discipline requiring ≥60% FTE work hour allocation will be considered as the primary track, while the other will be the secondary track, allowing professionals to blend their expertise across multiple domains while maintaining focused contributions in each.

Healthcare

Clinical – Research
Public Health – Research
Non-clinical – Research
Clinical – Academics
Public Health – Academics
Non-clinical – Academics

Academics

Academics – Clinical
Academics – Public Health
Academics – Research

Research

Research – Clinical
Research – Public Health
Research – Academics

Clinical–Research Dual Track Pilot

(Fiscal Year 2025-2026)
The Clinical–Research Pilot aims to integrate clinical practice with structured research engagement, enabling clinicians to pursue research goals while maintaining their primary healthcare responsibilities. This model strengthens clinical research capacity and generates locally relevant data to inform practice and policy.

Selection Process

Decision Rule:
  • ≥90th Percentile: Strongly recommended
  • 75th–89th Percentile: Recommended
  • Below 75th: Not recommended this cycle

Reporting & Appraisal

Reporting Channels:

Primary Track (Clinical):

Reports to the relevant Directorate Head.

Secondary Track (Research):

Reports to the Dean of Research / Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC) on a quarterly basis.

Evaluation:

  • Dual-track performance is appraised annually under both directorates.
  • Employees must achieve at least “Meets Expectations (ME)” in both tracks
  • Underperformance triggers a mid-year review; sustained gaps may revert the role to single-track status.

Workflow Overview

Contact Us

For queries or submissions, please reach out to:

Mailing Address

dual.track@tih.org.pk

Subject Line

"Dual Track-[Applicant Name]"
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