Terms of Reference
Senior Consultant – (Vaccine & Logistics) RCH Division, MOH&FW
National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), New Delhi, on behalf of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the above-mentioned post purely on a contractual basis.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Coordination with states/UTs and GMSD for logistics, Inventory, Stock monitoring, for smooth supply of commodity, monitoring for nor over stocking and under stocking.
• Coordination with the procurement division for timely supply of commodity to state consignee points & Government medical Stores Depot (GMSDs) as per scheduling decided and preparation of release orders for Government Medical Stores Depots for supply to state consignee points.
• Coordination with Supplier for timely delivery of commodity as per schedule consignee according to allotted time, quantity and quality.
• Close coordination with States/UTs and GMSD for supplies confirmation according to time schedule, quality and quantity.
• Liaising and follow up with UNICEF for procurement and supply of commodity.
• Follow up with UNICEF and domestic logistics partners for preparation of necessary documents pertaining to customs for foreign supplies.
• Assist in Budget preparation of kind grant according to supplies and availability of budget for immunization division in line with GoI instruction.
• Assist in preparation of budget break up in Major and Minor Heads and Sub Heads of allotted of kind grant budget to Immunization section according to GoI finance rules.
• Close follow up with states for receiving of Vaccine Arrival report from States for the expenditure booking in line with GoI Financial Guideline.
• Preparation of Supplies and cost evaluation sheet as per actual supplies made in the month and categorize the same in different categories.
• Preparation of all relevant documents for the adjustment of commodity expenditure occurred on account of supplied commodity.
• Close coordination and follow up with all internal and external stake holders (Budget, NHM Finance, Compilation Division etc.) and clarity all queries by stake holders.
• Creation of Sanctions in line with approval of all competent authority and according to budget head breakup of commodity expenditure incurred in the month.
• Coordinate review mechanisms with GMSDs and state and District Vaccine Logistics Managers.
• Assist Addl. Commissioner (Immunization), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, in the preparation of macro planned development of comprehensive strategic plan to improve routine immunization.
• Assist with appraisal of Program Implementation Plans(PIPs).
• Any other work assigned by Addl. Commissioner(Immunization).
Eligibility:
• Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) or MBA (Hospital Management/Healthcare Management / Hospital & Healthcare Management/ Operations/ Supply Chain/ Logistics Management/ Material/ Material Management/ Industrial Supply Chain/Human Resources) or Master of Public Health (MPH).
• At least 2 years of experience at the National or at least 5 years of experience at the State level in planning and handling the supplies preferably the supplies related to Routine Immunization Vaccine, Syringes and Cold chain.
• Knowledge & proficiency in computer applications, particularly MS Office.
• Knowledge of written and spoken English and working knowledge of Hindi is required.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in National Health Mission/RCH at National States.
Desirable:
Experience in planning and handing the routine Immunization related supplies of vaccine, syringes and cold chain.
Age: Up to 55 years as on the last date for receiving the application and having sound health to undertake extensive field visits.
Remuneration Range: Between Rs. 90,000/- to Rs. 1,50,000/- per months as per experience and qualification.
Location: New Delhi with willingness to travel to states and districts.
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 28 April 2026.
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.
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.