Terms of Reference

Short Term - Senior Consultant (Care Support and Treatment) (01)

National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) has been set up under the National Health Mission (NHM) as an autonomous registered society, to channelize technical assistance and capacity building support to the states for strengthening the public health system.

NHSRC on behalf of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoH&FW) intends recruiting the above mentioned Short Term position purely on contractual basis.

Roles and Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance for implementation of the National Viral Hepatitis Control Program and its goals at centre, and in states, as may be agreed upon from time to time.

Ensure implementation of Standard Operating procedures, Biomedical-Waste Management and Bio-safety guidelines and implementation of care, support and treatment as per the guidelines at all levels under the initiative.

Reviewing of the latest advancements in treatment and management of viral Hepatitis.

Supervise through on site visits and provide technical support for strengthening of state and District Laboratories under the initiative.

Ensure timely submission of reports on laboratory tests carried out in state and district laboratories to the NVHMU

Regular monitoring of the functioning of District Laboratories and State referral lab network under the initiative and coordinate with IDSP for the same;

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

Participate in epidemic/outbreak investigation as member of Rapid Response Team (RRT) for viral hepatitis as and when required and provide the required support.

Undertake review of literature and stay up-to-date on current trends in care support and treatment with regard to the initiative for prevention and control of viral hepatitis.

Collect and analyse state and national data on components of the initiative on regular basis.

Responsible for Program Implementation Plan of States (PIP) state PIP- through coordinating and incorporating inputs for the initiative.

Budgeting and financial planning for the program

Building capacities at district and state level under the initiative.

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

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

Eligibility Criteria:

I. Essential Qualifications

MBBS recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI) with post-graduation in Medicine/Pediatrics

II. Essential Experience

At least 3 years relevant experience post postgraduate qualifications in medicine or pediatrics or in implementation/ service delivery for a National Program

Other Desirable Skills

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.

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Experience in operationalizing health program at field level

Age Limit: Age up to 45 years as on last date for receiving the application according to the advertisement.

Remuneration: Ninety thousand to one lakh thirty thousand only (Rs 90,000-1,30,000/-)

Contract Tenure: Three months

How 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 shortterm.mohfw@gmail.com by 1-Nov-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.