Terms of Reference
Advisor - Public Health Administration
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 and UTs for strengthening the public health system. The NHSRC is also mandated to contribute to health policy/programme design and evaluation.
Since its inception, NHSRC has been a repository of knowledge and a centre of excellence in public health. This organization has built extensive professional linkages with domestic and international organisations involved in the field of Public Health as well as individuals who share the common values of health equity and quality of care.
Work at NHSRC is organized around eight (08) technical divisions namely Community Processes/Comprehensive Primary Health Care, Human Resources for Health/ Health Policy and Integrated Planning, Healthcare Technology, Healthcare Financing, Knowledge Management Division, Information Technology, Public Health Administration and Quality and Patient Safety Division. NHSRC works in tandem with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for achieving the goals of universal health coverage.
If you possess a keen sense of commitment to health equity and universal health coverage, this is a unique chance to work with a team dedicated 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, support district and sub-district implementation, undertake knowledge translation, and enable the realization of the vision of universal health coverage.
NHSRC intends to recruit Advisor (PHA) working full time, on a contractual basis. This Position reports to Executive Director, NHSRC.
Roles & Responsibilities:
NHSRC adopts a holistic approach towards health systems strengthening, hence, there might be overlap between the thematic areas of the divisions. The following key responsibilities shall come directly under the purview of the Advisor (PHA).
The Advisor (PHA) shall be responsible for leading and overseeing the division’s work in the specified thematic areas as mentioned below.
• Assist the States and UTs in strengthening the provision of secondary and tertiary healthcare (to the extent it is supported in NHM) and developing secondary facilities to deliver multi-specialist care
• Support and review the implementation of the Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) across the public health institutions of States and UTs
• Provide technical support to the States and UTs in achieving the goals and targets specified under the Sustainable Development Goal 3 and National Health Policy, 2017 for the relevant thematic areas under the division.
• Provide technical assistance, supportive supervision and capacity-building support to States and UTs for the implementation of the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) and contribute to the strengthening of the urban health architecture in the country
• Support the States and UTs in institutionalising the public health management cadre
• Support the States and UTs in planning, implementing and upgrading the health infrastructure as per the required components outlined in the PM-ABHIM and XV-FC guidelines especially for Critical Care Units, IPHLs and BPHUs
• Review and strengthen the functioning of Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) and emergency referral transport network of National Ambulance Services (NAS)
• Review and improve the mechanisms for strengthening the accountability of health systems including Maternal and Child Death Reviews, Civil Registration System, Grievance Redressal and Health Helpline in collaboration and co-ordination with the relevant technical divisions in MoHFW
• Contribute towards strengthening the legal framework of health and provide technical support to the MoHFW, States and UTs for the same
• Examine and appraise proposals from States/UTs, including PIPs, for the specified thematic areas
• Lead the task of guideline development and enable relevant policy and programme modifications on the specified thematic areas. Develop data bases for the thematic areas of the division to facilitate monito ring and decision making
• Support in building capacities of States and districts in contextualising and implementing the guidelines/ policies developed for division thematic areas.
• Review and scale up initiatives and innovations to improve health sector preparedness and resilience for division thematic areas.
• Build team capacity and mentor division/team members in NHSRC and NE-RRC to serve as the technical and programmatic reference point for MoHFW/States
• Undertake other assignments, which may be assigned from time to time by the Executive Director, NHSRC and /or the Executive Committee of NHSRC.
Qualification & Experience (Regular Courses Only):
Essential :
• Medical Degree (MBBS) with Post graduate degree (MD (PSM/CHA, etc.) / MS / master’s in public health / PhD
• At least 15 years of post-qualification work experience in Health policy and Planning and Implementation of service delivery / Academia / Health Systems Research
• Demonstrated experience in planning and strategy development with policy and/or demonstrated experience in operationalising health programmes at the field level / working in strengthening State/District level health systems
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in commonly used packages like MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to undertake desk research, literature review and accessing other relevant documents through internet usage
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, analytical and interpersonal abilities, and immaculate oral and written communication skills in English. Working knowledge of Hindi is also desirable
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team.
Desirable:
• Published work in the area of health systems or public health
Deputation:
Government Officials willing to come on deputation can also apply for the post of Advisor- Public Health Administration, subject to meeting the criteria mentioned in the TOR (Terms of Reference) as above and on submission of NOC to NHSRC from their controlling department.
Age Limit: 60 Years (As on the date of applying).
Work Location: New Delhi; Travel to States and Districts is involved.
Remuneration: Indicative Consultancy Fee Band will be between Rs. 2,20,000/- to Rs. 2,60,000/. However, the Consultancy Fee is negotiable, and a competitive remuneration package will be provided to the selected candidate which will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include dedicated Sedan car, 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, annual increments, TA/ DA and per diem for on-duty visits, as per policy.
(All the government rules and regulations w.r.t. recruitment will apply )
Duration of Contract: Initial Contract till 31st March 2028 (with further extension subject to satisfactory performance and extension of NHM).
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 22nd September 2026
In case of any difficulty in filling in the on-line application form, you may contact Principal Administrative officer, NHSRC at +91-011-26108982/83/84/92/93 between 09:00 am to 05:30 pm on all working days.