Terms of Reference- Consultant (Finance)/Analyst
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
NHM Finance Division
Name of Division :NHM Finance Division (Financial Management Group)
Reporting to: Director/DS (NHM-Fin), US (NHM-Fin) and Finance Controller
Name of Position: Consultant (Finance)/Analyst (PM-ABHIM)
Number of Positions :One (1)
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
Consultant-Finance/Analyst at the central level has to monitor the funds management under PM-ABHIM including release of funds, expenditure, FMRs, SFPs, unspent balances, Statutory Audit, Concurrent Audit, SNA-SPARSH, Utilization Certificates, field review visits and action taken thereon by the States.
3. Scope of Work
Key Responsibilities:
a. To ensure correctness/ compliance of release proposals based on extant guidelines and norms under PM-ABHIM.
b. Supervision, monitoring, training and guidance of the team consisting of Finance Assistants for the allocated States/UTs.
c. Follow up with the States/UTs for implementation of SNA-SPARSH at State, District and block levels.
d. Oversee 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 by Finance Assistants.
e. Oversee preparation of financial year-wise sanction orders and overall settlement of UCs with PAO, MoHFW by Finance Assistants.
f. Coordination with Disease Control Programmes for compiling allocation, release and utilisation of funds etc.
Other Responsibilities:
i. Monitoring receipt of FMRs, Statement of Funds Position and Monthly Concurrent Audit Report from States/UTs and provide feedback on the trend of funds allocation, release and expenditure.
ii. Monitoring Statutory Audit process, timely receipt of Consolidated Audit Reports and Utilisation certificates, examination thereof and obtaining compliance from the respective States UTs.
iii. Compilation of component-wise funds utilisation data base for various programmes under PM-ABHIM.
iv. Analysis of data relating to funds utilization, audited utilization certificates, trends of expenditure, pattern of utilization among the intra PM-ABHIM components as per FMR format.
v. Preparation of FMR & Audit Analysis Reports for PM-ABHIM programmes and their circulation to respective Programme Divisions of the Ministry and States/UTs for comments.
vi. Interaction with NDCPs relating to their progressive funds release and expenditure and obtaining the prescribed monthly status reports from them.
vii. Review of financial processes in the States/UTs with reference to NHM financial management guidelines and suggesting improvements therein
viii. Joint Team Visits to States for finance, accounts and audit performance review, specific financial studies and preparing Reports with observations & recommendations for improvement.
ix. Conduct training & capacity building workshops for the State/District/block level finance/accounts sta? from time to time and providing technical assistance to States/UTs.
x. Provide information and data support regarding Parliament Questions/Committees, RTI, Public Grievance, VIP references, CAG & DGACE audits etc. from time to time.
xi. To maintain and ensure regular updation of NHM PMS Portal/ electronic database functioning in NHM–Finance Divsion.
xii. Any other work assigned from time to time.
4. Outputs
Timely action on all tasks and responsibilities and submission of a detailed report to Director/DS (NHM-Finance) at the end of every quarter of action taken and proposed to be taken.
5. Qualifications and experience
Essential Qualification:
M.Com / MBA (Finance)/CA/ICWA from a recognized University or Institute.
The applicant must have an experience of minimum 5 years in finance and accounts data management in social and private sector.
Desirable Qualification:
Experience in Development of accounting packages, system analysis, computer programming etc will be an added advantage. 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 Limit:
Upto 50 years on the last date of submitting application.
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) in advance. While travelling, the consultant will receive a fixed per diem allowance for boarding/lodging expenses as per NHSRC rules.
8. Reporting Requirements
The consultant will submit a report to the Director/DS (NHM-Finance) at the end of every quarter.
9. Consultancy period
Initially, contract will be upto 31st March 2027 but likely to be extended, subject to performance and requirement of the Division. The first three months will be on probation 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 of Rs.60,000/- to Rs.1,20,000/- on the basis of qualifications and experience as may be decided by the Joint Selection Board of the GOI, Development Partner and other nominated subject experts. If engaged and paid through GOI budget, the remuneration shall be decided by the MoHFW Selection/Review Committee on the basis of conditions prevailing at the time of open advertisement for that purpose.
The consultant shall not be entitled to any other benefits, payment, 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. Consultants’ recent CV and evidence of last consultancy payment received should be attached.
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.