Terms of Reference For
Appointment of Consultant – National Urban Health Mission
in Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Background: The National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) is a key initiative of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare aimed at strengthening urban health systems and ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare for urban populations, with particular emphasis on the urban poor and vulnerable groups. To support the effective implementation of NUHM at the central level, the Consultant will provide technical, managerial, and analytical support and work closely with states and urban local bodies.
Name of Position: Consultant
(National Urban Health Mission)
Nature of Appointment: On contract
Period of Contract: One Year
(The appointment is subject to a probation period of three months, with possible extension based on performance and other relevant conditions.)
Location: New Delhi
(Job requires visits to all parts of the country)
Remuneration Range: Rs.60,000/- to Rs.1,20,000/-
Fee offered within the band will be commensurate with qualification and experience.
Age Limit: Maximum 45 years as on the last date of submission of application
Qualification and Experience:
Eligibility:
• Post-graduation or higher qualification in Public health, Community health, Preventive & Social Medicine or Administration.
• At least 2 years of post-qualification work experience in Health Systems Research or in Planning and implementation of service delivery.
• Computer proficiency with high level of familiarity with commonly used packages like MS Word, Excel, Power Point & Web surfing to search relevant data & documents.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, analytical and interpersonal abilities, excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Working knowledge of Hindi also desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
The Consultant will work under the guidance of senior officials to support the NUHM Program. The key responsibilities include:
Technical Assistance and Programme Support:
· Provide technical assistance to states/ULBs for strengthening urban health systems under NUHM.
· Support analysis of existing strengths and gaps in NUHM implementation and collaborate with MoHFW and States/ULBs to refine or redesign implementation strategies.
· Provide technical inputs on the Urban Health components of the State Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs).
· Coordinate with relevant MoHFW/NHSRC divisions to integrate their inputs and comments on State PIPs.
Monitoring, Review, and Field Support:
· Conduct periodic monitoring visits to states to review program progress, prepare visit reports, and follow up on recommendations.
· Undertake supportive supervision and concurrent monitoring initiatives, including regular field visits.
Capacity Building and Coordination :
· Support capacity-building activities for NUHM personnel at national, state, and city levels.
· Develop a structured Capacity-Building Framework to strengthen the implementation of NUHM interventions.
· Strengthen collaboration mechanisms to improve NUHM implementation at the state and city levels.
· Documentation, and Knowledge Management:
· Utilize MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create official documents, manage data, and develop presentations for various stakeholders.
· Maintain regular communication with state-level nodal officers to get updates on program implementation.
· Collaborate with other divisions and departments within the National Health Systems Resource Centre and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Other Conditions:
Reporting: The consultant would report to the Director/Dy. Secretary/Dy. Commissioner concerned in NUHM.
Termination of Contract: In case of resignation/removal, one month’s notice is to be served by the Consultant/MoHFW.
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 06 October 2026.
Written test Condition: If the recruitment process includes a written test, a minimum qualifying mark will be 70%. 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.