Terms of Reference Senior Consultant - Rashtriya Bal Swsathaya Karyakram (RBSK) / (One Position) National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), New Delhi on behalf of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is seeking resumes from qualified candidates for the above mentioned post purely on contractual basis. Roles and Responsibilities: As part of National RBSK Unit, Child Health Division, the incumbent is responsible to

Provide managerial, and technical assistance for implementation of Rashtriya Bal Swasthaya Karyakram at National, and in States, in accordance to programme mandate and direction as may be agreed upon from time to time in achieving the RBSK implementation goals.

Coordinate and analyse monthly monitoring data. Collect, collate and analyse State and National data on RBSK on a regular basis

Undertake periodic field visits to States/UTs and districts to review programme implementation in the States, identify implementation challenges and support states in charting appropriate solutions or enable linkages with appropriate institutions for technical inputs in the state or at national level in consultation with National RBSK Unit

Undertake analytical documentation of field review visits to inform improvements in implementation

Identify best practices and innovations within states and districts and support states to document

Provide periodic synopsis of progress in States/UTs using data and field findings as a means of technical support and programme oversight.

Provide technical inputs on thematic areas of RBSK implementation Screening and District Early Intervention Centre implementation

Review Programme Implementation Plan (PIP) of States/UT- in accordance to the aims and objective of Rashtriya Bal Swasthaya Karyakram, analysing for consistency and synergy, reviewing component wise budgets, ensuring adherence to norms and provide inputs to States/UTs as required for revision and submission of final PIPs for discussion at the National Programme Coordination Committee meetings.

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

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

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

Delivery of all the above tasks in a time bound manner

Eligibility:

Post Graduate degree in Social Work/ Health Management/ MBA from a reputed and recognized institution Minimum 6-8 years of experience in Public Health management. Relevant experience (minimum 3-4 years) in implementation of government policies/ strategies, particularly Rashtriya Bal Swasthaya Karyakram (RBSK) National Health Mission and State Health Societies.

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

Computer proficiency with high level of familiarity with MS Office 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 National/State level.

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

Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in National Health Mission at National or State level.

Formal educational qualification, experience and age could be relaxed when there is published work of high quality or whenever there is work experience of specific relevance.

Age: Upper limit 55 years as on 1/4/2016 and having sound health to undertake extensive field visits. Remuneration Range: Between Rs. 1,30,000/- to Rs 1,50,000 - per month

Location: Delhi

Resume must reach by 4 p.m. on 4-Jun-2016 by email to srconsultant.rbsk@nhsrcindia.org or by post / by hand to HR Manager, NHSRC, NIHFW Campus, Baba Gang Nath Marg, Munirka, New Delhi -110 067.

Note:

It is mandatory to mention Age, Year of Passing the Degrees, Current and Past Employment dates on your resume, without which it will not be accepted.

Please ensure to mention exact position applied for on the envelope (in post) and subject-line (in e-mail), without which resumes will not be accepted.

If a candidate wishes to apply for more than one position then the individual is required to submit separate resumes for each position on the particular email id as mentioned in the ToR.