Senior Consultant – Healthcare Policy and Management at National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC)

The National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), functioning under the National Health Mission (NHM), plays a key role in reinforcing India’s public health framework by offering states expert technical assistance, training, and strategic policy advice.

We’re hiring a Senior Consultant to lead public health programs at national, state, and district levels, improving healthcare access, equity, and outcomes. A rewarding role for those passionate about health system strengthening.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: 27 May 2025
• Last Date for Application Submission: 27 May 2025

Application Fees

• No fee is required to apply for the Senior Consultant – Public Health Administration role at NHSRC.

Vacancy Details

• Position: Senior Consultant – Public Health Administration
• Job Location: NHSRC Headquarters, New Delhi.
• Nature of Appointment: Contractual (with an initial contract till 31st March 2027, subject to satisfactory performance)
• Number of Vacancies: 580

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

Experience:

• For candidates with an MPH/MBA in Healthcare, at least 5 years of post-PG work experience is required.
• For candidates with an MD in Community Medicine, 3 years of post-PG work experience is required.
• The applicant should possess experience in areas such as the National Health Mission, national health initiatives, healthcare planning, policy development, system strengthening, or healthcare administration.
• At least 2 published articles in indexed journals are required.
• Demonstrated experience in public health system strengthening, data analysis, and capacity building at the district, state, or national levels.
• Language Requirement: Strong command of both English and Hindi is mandatory for effective communication.
• Candidates with prior experience in working on public health systems at the field level, participatory planning, PIP appraisals, and other health-related activities will be preferred.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Prior experience working for similar health programs at the national or state level.
• Background in delivering primary or secondary healthcare services at the district level.
• Desirable Qualification: Background in research or expertise in data analysis, especially within the domains of public health and healthcare systems.
• Experience with government health systems or technical support bodies would be a strong advantage.

Salary and Benefits

• Remuneration: The salary for the Senior Consultant position will be in the range of Rs. 90,000 toA monthly compensation of up to ₹1,50,000, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
• Other Benefits:
  • Free Accidental Insurance
  • Subsidized Medical Insurance
  • Mobile Bills Reimbursement
  • Laptop Reimbursement (As per NHSRC Policy)
  • 30 Days Consolidated Leave
  • Paid Maternity Leave (Available for Female Consultants in accordance with Government of India Policy)
  • Performance-linked increments
  • Travel Allowances (TA)/ Daily Allowances (DA) and per diem for on-duty visits.

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their educational qualifications, experience, and relevance to the position.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, which will assess their skills, knowledge, and suitability for the position.
3. Final Selection: The candidate will be selected based on their performance in the interview. The selected candidate will be offered the contractual position of Senior Consultant – Public Health Administration.

Application Process

1. Applicants interested in this position are required to fill out the online application form. The application should be complete and accurate.
2. Online Application: Applications must be submitted exclusively through the designated online application form, which can be accessed on the NHSRC website.
3. Documents to be Uploaded: Applicants must upload the necessary documents, such as educational qualifications, work experience, and proof of published articles.
4. Application Deadline: The final date to submit applications is 27th May 2025
5. After submitting the application online, candidates will receive a confirmation of their submission.

Work Location

• The position will be based at NHSRC, New Delhi. The Senior Consultant will be required to travel to various states and districts to provide on-ground technical support as part of the job responsibilities.

Duration of Contract

• The contract will be for an initial period of till 31st March 2027, with a possibility of extension based on the performance and the needs of the NHSRC.

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