Terms of Reference- Finance Assistant (PM-ABHIM)
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
NHM Finance Division
Name of Division :NHM Finance Division
Reporting to :Director/DS (NHM-Fin), US (NHM-Fin.) & Finance Controller
Name of Position: Finance Assistant (PM-ABHIM)
Number of Positions :One (01)
Location :MoHFW, New Delhi
National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), New Delhi on behalf of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the above-mentioned post purely on contractual basis.
1. Background
The PM-ABHIM is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with some Central Sector Components, for implementation of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Package for health sector. The objective of the scheme is to fill critical gaps in health infrastructure, surveillance and health research – spanning both the urban and rural areas and to strengthen the Public Health Infrastructure effectively and to manage and respond any future pandemics and outbreaks.
2. Objective
Finance Assistant at the central level is to monitor funds under PM- ABHIM including data entry, release of funds, expenditure, FMRs, SFPs, unspent balances, Statutory Audit, Concurrent Audit, Utilization Certificates, SNA-SPARSH, conduct financial review visits and action taken by the States.
3. Scope of Work
Key Responsibilities:
i. Overall data consolidation, generation of financial MIS activity-wise, Division-
wise, state-wise, quarter and year-wise and generation of comparative statements with reference to percentage of allocation, release and expenditure
ii. Preparation of financial year wise Guard Files of sanction orders for PM-ABHIM, corresponding to the Sanction Orders and overall settlement of UCs with PAO, MoHFW.
iii. Release of funds to the States/UTs, website updation and maintenance of centralized fund transfer data-base for all programmes under PM-ABHIM.
iv. Coordination with the States/UTs for release proposals for PM-ABHIM.
v. Creation of payments files received from States/UTs under SNA SPARSH on daily basis and updation the same on MIS of PM-ABHIM.
Other Responsibilities:
i. To do Data entry of quarterly FMRs and maintaining programme/component wise data base for the allocated States/UTs for official use of all concerned.
ii. To Track receipt of Utilisation Certificates from allocated States/UTs and assist in follow up action with the States for their settlement with the PAO (MoHFW).
iii. To Track receipt of quarterly FMRs, SFPs, Statutory Audit and Concurrent Audit Reports from States/UTs, examination thereof and provide feedback to Finance Analysts, Finance Controllers and Senior Officers of the Division.
iv. To maintain contact with SHS/DHSs regarding progress of Statutory Audit, concurrent audit, compliance of audit observations and provide feedback to regular officers from time to time.
v. To prepare Expenditure Statements for claiming reimbursement of eligible expenditure from Development Partners.
vi. Joint Team Visits to the States/Districts for conducting finance, accounts and audit performance reviews/studies and preparing status reports with observations and recommendations for improvement.
vii. To assist in providing training to finance & accounts sta? at State, District and Block levels in general, C-SNA, TSA Hydbird and SNA SPARSH specifically and as per inputs from JRMs, CRMs, Review Reports and Audit observations.
viii. To support Finance Controllers, Finance Analysts and the regular officers of NHM Finance Division and other Programme Divisions as and when required by them.
ix. Any other work assigned from time to time.
4. Outputs
Timely action on all tasks and responsibilities and provide work support to Director/DS (NHM-Finance), US (NHM-Finance), Finance Controllers and the Finance Analysts.
5. Qualifications and Experience
Essential Qualifications:
M.Com. or B.Com (Hons.) or B.Com. from any recognized university.
Experience of at least 3 years in finance and accounts matters in social and private
sector.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in Data Analytical Tools/Accounting Tools/ Softwares with proficiency in Data Analysis. Experience of working on Government PFMS Portal. Efficiency in MS-OFFICE (specially in Excel/Powerpoint).
6. Age: The applicant should be below 45 years as on last date of receiving of applications.
7. Travel and subsistence
The consultant should be ready to travel extensively to State/District/Block/village levels. All travels must be authorized in advance by the Director/DS (NHM-Finance). While travelling, the consultant will receive a fixed per diem allowance for boarding/lodging expenses as per the rules of NHSRC.
8. Reporting Requirements
The consultant will submit a report to the concerned Finance Controller at the end
of every quarter.
9. Consultancy period
The contract will initially be for a period upto 31st March 2027. The first three months will be on a trial basis. Subject to satisfactory performance, the consultancy will continue for the full one year and the contract may further be renewed purely at the discretion of the MoHFW, GOI. The consultancy can, however, be terminated by either party by giving a notice of one month in writing.
10. Remuneration
The consultant will be paid a consolidated monthly remuneration in the range of Rs. 40,000/- to Rs. 70,000/- per month on the basis of qualifications and experience.
The consultant shall not be entitled to any other benefits such as subsidy, compensation or pension, except as expressly provided in the consultancy agreement. The consultant shall not be exempt from taxation and shall not be entitled to reimbursement of any taxes which may be levied as per existing rules on the remuneration received.
How to apply: Candidates are requested to fill in the online application correctly which is available on the NHSRC website (http://nhsrcindia.org) Applications will be accepted in the prescribed online application format only. The last date for receiving applications is 14-Apr-2026.
Note:
If you face any issue while applying for the position, you may contact us at 011-26108983/84 (between 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM) or by email at: himanshu.saxena@nhsrcindia.org and mohfw.recruitment@gmail.com.
Written Test Condition:
If the recruitment process includes a written test, a minimum qualifying mark will be 50%. However, If the number of qualifying candidates is high, a ratio of 1:5 will be adopted for 1 vacancy top 5 candidates will be considered. In case 2 or more candidates qualify with the same marks, all such candidates will be considered.