Term of Reference

Consultant-Public Health Policy & Planning

National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), New Delhi on behalf of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the above mentioned post purely on contractual basis;

Roles and Responsibilities:

Coordination with Programme Divisions of the Ministry to collate their inputs/comments on the Programme Implementation Plan of States (PIP) for placing the same before the National Programme Coordination Committee (NPCC) for State allocated to the consultant

Undertake field visits and monitor/review the programme implementation in the States

Collect and analyse data on components of health systems strengthening

Provide technical inputs on thematic areas

Technical assistance for decentralized planning & strengthening health systems in the poor performing districts of India.

Building capacities at district and state level for making health plans and for review & improving the plans, using both epidemiological and HMIS inputs. Budgeting and financial planning as required by the poor performing states.

Develop study / evaluation protocols and undertake and guide studies as needed.

Provide technical assistance for implementation of the NRHM and its goals at center, and in states, as may be agreed upon from time to time.

Mobilizing technical assistance inputs for the states and district administration, including preparation of Terms of Reference, inviting proposals application etc.

Undertake other assignments, which may be assigned from time to time by the Reporting Authority.

Eligibility:

Post-graduation or higher qualification in Public health, Community health, Preventive & Social Medicine.

Published work in the area of health systems or public health.

At least 2 years of post-qualification work experience in Health Systems Research or in Planning and implementation of service delivery.

Computer proficiency with high level of familiarity with commonly used packages like MS Word, Excel, Power Point & Web surfing to search relevant data & documents.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, analytical and interpersonal abilities, excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Working knowledge of Hindi also desirable.

Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Demonstrated experience in operationalizing health program at field level/ working in strengthening of district level health systems.

Willingness to travel to states & districts to provide technical assistance & ability to work on different assignments simultaneously to meet the timelines for assignments.

Age: Up to 45 years as on last date for receiving application

Remuneration Range: Between Rs 60,000/- to Rs 90,000/- per month.

To Apply:

Candidates are requested to download the application form attached with the TOR, which is uploaded on the NHSRC website and email the duly filled application form to nhm.recruitments@gmail.com by 10-Oct-2018. Application submitted in other format will not be accepted. Please ensure to mention post applied for on the application form, without which the application form will not be accepted.