Training Lady Health Visitors and Community Midwives for Pakistan
IPHNM is a teaching institute at Mandra, Gujar Khan, Rawalpindi, recognised by the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PNMC) and affiliated with the Nursing Examination Board Punjab (NEBP).
A healthier society for every mother, child and community
A healthier society where every mother, child and community has access to a skilled healthcare worker when they need one.
Mission
Strong education and training for healthcare workers who serve communities
Training Lady Health Visitors, Community Midwives, nurses and paramedics with the knowledge, skills and values to serve communities as competent practitioners.
Diploma Programmes
LHV and CMW diploma courses in Rawalpindi
Both are 2-year PNMC recognised diplomas, affiliated with the Nursing Examination Board Punjab (NEBP), delivered at Mandra campus by specialist faculty.
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Category
Lady Health Visitor (LHV)
Community Midwifery (CMW)
Accreditation
PNMC Recognised, NEBP Affiliated
PNMC Recognised, NEBP Affiliated
Duration
2 years
2 years
Eligibility
FSc Pre-Medical 45%+ and Matric Science 45%+Physics, Chemistry and Biology compulsory
Matric (Science or Arts) 40%+
Age Limit
14 to 35 years
14 to 40 years
Merit Bonus
5 additional merit marks for Hafiz-e-Quran, for both programmes
Campus
Mandra campus: Near 1122 Office, Village Bucha, Mandra, Tehsil Gujar Khan, Rawalpindi
Scholarship available: Students with 70% or above marks are eligible for a scholarship.
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Two attested passport-size photographs
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Attested copies of academic certificates and marksheets (Matric; FSc where required for LHV)
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Attested copy of applicant's CNIC or B-Form
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Attested copy of parent or guardian's CNIC
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Domicile certificate (attested copy)
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Hafiz-e-Quran certificate where applicable (5 additional merit marks)
Learning Objectives
What both programmes train graduates to do
The LHV and CMW diplomas cover eight learning objectives.
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Education and Training
Theory, practical skills and clinical training in nursing and midwifery, grounded in the PNMC curriculum.
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Skill Development
Hands-on clinical, communication and counselling skills for working with women, children and families in community settings.
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Knowledge Dissemination
Taking current information on maternal and child health, family planning, nutrition and hygiene to communities.
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Community Engagement
Working with communities, government bodies and NGOs to identify and respond to the health needs of women and children in the field.
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Advocacy and Empowerment
Graduates speak up for the health rights of women and children in the communities they serve.
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Research and Innovation
Exposure to research in maternal and child health, midwifery and community healthcare to inform better practice in the field.
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Continuous Professional Development
Graduates are expected to keep learning throughout their careers as practice and guidelines evolve.
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Patient-Centred Care
Every clinical encounter centres on the patient: the woman, the newborn, the family.
Where LHVs and CMWs Work
Jobs for LHV and CMW graduates in Pakistan
Both diplomas are recognised nationally by PNMC. Graduates are eligible to work in government health programmes, rural health facilities and NGOs across Pakistan from the day they qualify.
Qualified LHVs can join the Government of Pakistan's Lady Health Worker Programme, conducting home visits and providing maternal and child health services to households across Pakistan.
LHV and CMW Graduates
Rural Health Centres and Basic Health Units
LHVs and CMWs work at Rural Health Centres (RHCs) and Basic Health Units (BHUs) providing maternal and child health services, antenatal care and family planning counselling.
CMW Graduates
Community Midwifery Deployment
Qualified CMWs are deployed to villages for antenatal visits, safe deliveries and postnatal follow-up in areas where women cannot reach hospitals.
LHV and CMW Graduates
NGOs and International Health Organisations
National and international NGOs working in health in Pakistan, including those in flood-affected and underserved areas, regularly hire LHVs and CMWs.
Campus Facilities
Hostel, Transport and Campus Facilities at IPHNM
The Mandra campus has on-campus hostel accommodation and a daily pick and drop service, so students from Islamabad, Rawalpindi and other parts of Pakistan can attend without needing to arrange housing.
Hostel
On-campus hostel
Students who need to stay near campus can use the on-campus hostel throughout the programme. Rooms are shared with attached washrooms.
On-campusSafe and secureFully furnished shared roomsAttached washroomsInternetMessTV roomDining hallLaundry
Transport
Daily pick and drop
A daily pick and drop service runs for students from Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
Lecture Halls
Lecture halls
Dedicated lecture halls for classroom instruction and academic sessions.
Skills Lab
Clinical skills lab
A skills lab where students practise clinical procedures under faculty supervision before working with real patients.
Computer Lab
Computer lab
A computer lab for academic study, research and e-learning, with internet access.
Library
Library
A library stocked with textbooks, journals and reference materials for nursing, midwifery and public health.
Canteen
Canteen
On-campus canteen serving students and staff.
Faculty and Staff
Who teaches at IPHNM
At IPHNM, students are taught by practising gynaecologists, doctors and nursing instructors who work clinically.
A Lady Health Visitor (LHV) is a trained female community health worker who visits households to provide antenatal and postnatal care, family planning counselling, immunisation support and health education. In Pakistan, LHVs work at government health centres, Basic Health Units, Rural Health Centres and NGOs. The LHV diploma is a 2-year PNMC recognised qualification.
A Community Midwife (CMW) provides skilled birth attendance, safe deliveries, antenatal visits and postnatal follow-up in villages and underserved areas. Pakistan's CMW programme was set up to bring trained birth attendants closer to communities where women cannot reach hospitals. The CMW diploma is a 2-year PNMC recognised qualification.
An LHV (Lady Health Visitor) focuses on community health education, maternal and child health, family planning and preventive care. A CMW (Community Midwife) focuses specifically on safe deliveries, antenatal visits and postnatal follow-up. LHV requires both FSc Pre-Medical and Matric Science with 45% marks. CMW accepts Matric Science or Arts with 40% marks, making it accessible to a wider range of students. Both are 2-year PNMC recognised diplomas with strong government job prospects.
Yes. IPHNM is a Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PNMC) recognised teaching institute, also affiliated with the Nursing Examination Board Punjab (NEBP), offering the LHV and CMW diploma programmes.
For the Lady Health Visitor diploma at IPHNM: FSc Pre-Medical with at least 45% marks (Physics, Chemistry and Biology compulsory), and Matric Science with at least 45% marks (Physics, Chemistry and Biology compulsory). Age limit is 14 to 35 years. Five additional merit marks are awarded for a Hafiz-e-Quran certificate. Note: Arts students are not eligible for LHV.
For the Community Midwifery diploma at IPHNM: Matric (Science or Arts) with at least 40% marks. Age limit is 14 to 40 years. Five additional merit marks are awarded for a Hafiz-e-Quran certificate. The CMW programme is open to Arts students.
Yes. The Community Midwifery (CMW) diploma at IPHNM accepts Matric students from both Science and Arts backgrounds, with a minimum of 40% marks. Arts students are not eligible for the LHV programme, which requires a Science background.
Yes. IPHNM has an on-campus hostel at the Mandra campus. Rooms are shared with attached washrooms. The hostel has internet access, a dining hall, mess, TV room and laundry. This means students from anywhere in Pakistan can attend the full 2-year programme without arranging separate housing. A daily pick and drop service also runs for students from Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
IPHNM is located near the 1122 Office, Village Bucha, Mandra, Tehsil Gujar Khan, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. Daily pick and drop is available from Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Students from further afield can apply and use the on-campus hostel.
Government nursing schools have a fixed annual intake with domicile requirements and seats limited to specific districts or provinces. IPHNM is a private PNMC recognised institute with its own admissions process, open to students from across Pakistan. IPHNM also offers on-campus hostel accommodation, which most government schools do not. Both types of institute produce PNMC recognised qualifications.
LHVs can join the Government Lady Health Worker Programme, work at Rural Health Centres and Basic Health Units, and be hired by NGOs working in maternal and child health. CMWs are deployed to communities for safe deliveries, antenatal visits and postnatal care. Both qualifications are recognised nationally by PNMC and are eligible for government deployment across Pakistan. Graduates can also work with maternity hospitals, international health organisations and NGOs operating anywhere in Pakistan.
Fee details are available on request. Contact IPHNM at info@gihd.edu.pk or call 0330 2000398. A scholarship is available for students who achieve 70% or above marks. On-campus hostel accommodation is also available for students from outside Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
Yes. Lady Health Visitors are in consistent demand across Pakistan's public health system. The government regularly hires LHVs for Basic Health Units, Rural Health Centres and the Lady Health Worker Programme. With Pakistan's focus on improving maternal and child health outcomes, trained LHVs have stable government employment prospects. The qualification is recognised nationally by PNMC, and graduates can also work with NGOs and international health organisations.
You will need: two attested passport-size photographs, attested copies of your academic certificates and marksheets (Matric; FSc as well if applying for LHV), attested copy of your CNIC or B-Form, attested copy of your parent or guardian's CNIC, a domicile certificate (attested copy), and a Hafiz-e-Quran certificate if applicable (earns 5 additional merit marks). Hard copy forms can be submitted directly at the Mandra campus. For any queries call or WhatsApp 0330 2000398.
Apply online using the Google Forms links on this page: LHV application at forms.gle/3PN1pmzjLjKncdU67 and CMW application at forms.gle/zy3YTydfyS4iPNEM7. Hard copy forms are also accepted at the Mandra campus. For help, call or WhatsApp 0330 2000398, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, or email info@gihd.edu.pk.
