Terms of Reference
Consultant (Legal) – ED Secretariat
National Health Systems Resource Centre
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. The NHSRC is also mandated to contribute to health policy / programme design and evaluation.
Since its inception in 2006, NHSRC has been a repository of knowledge and a center of excellence for its agenda. This organization has professional linkages with a plethora of domestic and international bodies involved in the field of Public Health. There have been a number of personnel who have served with NHSRC and gained invaluable experience enabling them to graduate to next rung of professional ladder. Vast exposure to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and its processes is a unique feature of NHSRC.
If you have a commitment to health equity and excellence, here is a unique chance to work with a team committed to shaping the public health landscape in India. The position offers you an opportunity to participate in the process of strengthening health systems, improving health service delivery and enabling positive health outcomes, through hands on implementation assistance at National, State and District levels. Working with a transdisciplinary team, you can discover, adapt, co-create and disseminate solutions to multiple challenges related to service delivery systems, universal primary health care, human resources for health, community processes, health financing, quality of care, public health planning and health promotion. This is an opportunity to support health systems strengthening at scale, learn from district and sub district implementation, undertake knowledge translation, and enable realization of the vision of universal health coverage.
The Position reports to Executive Director, NHSRC and is on Contractual basis.
Job Responsibilities
The Consultant is expected to provide technical support to ED Secretariat and other division of NHSRC on a broad range of issues pertaining to law and health, including but not limited to:
• Monitor and Assess compliance with health-related laws and regulations.
• Provide expert legal advice and guidance to ED-Secretariat division, NHSRC and relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development, review and enhancement of health-related policies and legislation.
• Foster stake holder collaboration and representation in legal forums and consultations.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with health-related laws and regulations.
• Offer expert legal advice and guidance on legal provisions, interpretation and implementation.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support policy formulation and decision- making processes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to incorporate legal perspectives into policies and legislation.
• Represent the NHSRC and associated entities in legal forums, consultations, and collaborative initiatives.
• Provide recommendations for improving legal compliance and minimizing legal risks.
• Stay updated on emerging legal developments, trends and best practices in the healthcare sector.
• Undertake any other assignments assigned by Executive Director, NHSRC.
Education Qualification /Required Skills & Experience:
Only full-time regular bachelor’s degrees (minimum 3 years) and full-time regular Postgraduate qualifications (minimum 2 years), wherever applicable, shall be considered. Diploma, Certificate, Executive programmes, and qualifications obtained through distance, online, part-time, correspondence mode, etc shall not be considered. Only post-qualification experience shall be counted.
• Master’s degree in law (LL.M.) (Regular Courses)
• Post-qualification relevant work experience of at least 2 years, including 1 year of experience in the formulation of Public Health Policy.
• A working knowledge of important health-related laws.
• Excellent legal research, analysis, drafting and presentation skills.
• Ability to work individually with minimum supervision and on different assignments simultaneously to meet tight timelines.
• An understanding of the public health structure and systems in India.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Computer proficiency with a high level of familiarity with commonly used packages like MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Published work in the area of law, health or equity.
Desirable:
• Work experience in areas of health law and policy, including on issues of hospitals, healthcare, mental health, gender, sexuality, disability, HIV, TB, tobacco control etc.
• Research experience on relevant areas of law and health.
Written Test Condition: If the recruitment process includes a written test, a minimum qualifying mark will be 70%. In case 2 or more candidates qualify with the same marks, all such candidates will be considered.
Age Limit: Up to 45 Years (as on the date of receiving the application)
Work Location: New Delhi; Opportunity to gain hands on experience of public health canvas of states and districts. Travel to states and districts will be involved.
Remuneration Range: Between Rs. 60,000/- to Rs. 1,20,000/- (*Fee offered within the band will be commensurate with qualification and experience.)
Other Benefits: In addition to the remuneration mentioned above, Consultants of NHSRC are entitled to Free Accidental insurance, Subsidized Medical insurance, Mobile bills reimbursement, Laptop reimbursement (As per NHSRC Policy), 30 days Consolidated leave, fully paid Maternity leave (For Female Consultants) as per Government of India policy, performance linked increments, TA/ DA and per diem for on-duty visits.
Duration of Contract: Contract till 31st March 2028 with further extensions of similar duration (subject to satisfactory performance) Candidates selected in this interview could be considered for other vacant positions at NHSRC requiring similar skill sets and at an appropriate level.
How to apply: Candidates are requested to fill 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. Last date for receiving applications is 22nd September 2026.