The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW), was established on 9th March, 1977 by the merger of two national level institutions, viz. the National Institute of Health Administration and Education (NIHAE) and the National Institute of Family Planning (NIFP). The NIHFW, an autonomous organization, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, acts as an ‘apex technical institute’ as well as a ‘think tank’ for the promotion of health and family welfare programmes in the country.

The duration of the appointment will be initially for one year. The contract may be renewed based on requirement and performance during the period.

Post : Consultant – Allied Health Sciences and Pharmacy

Remuneration range in Rs : Rs.60,000/- to Rs.1,20,000/- p.m

Qualification & Experience
• MPH/MBA/PGDM (Health Management) or equivalent degree from a recognized and reputed institute preferably with professional and clinical qualification (preferably in allied and healthcare streams or Pharmacy)
• Two to five years’ post-qualification experience in the field of public health at national level
• Work experience in the relevant field will be given due weight age.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders and in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Robust understanding of health system along with strong research, analytical, writing and communication skills to accomplish tasks mentioned in the roles and responsibilities.
• Willingness to travel to States to provide technical assistance & ability to work on different assignments simultaneously to meet the timelines for assignments.

Age Limit: 40 years below. Age can be relaxed for a suitable candidate.

Role and Responsibilities:
The consultant will work toward strengthening the HRH initiatives for the AHS and Pharmacy cadre at programmatic and policy level, under the overall supervision of the Technical Advisor and in close coordination with the Director (HRH) as appropriate. The Consultant will work on the following thematic areas
• Review literature, policy and undertake studies on
a. AHS and Pharmacy workforce requirement (national and global), trend analysis, task shifting and sharing mechanisms, integrated team approach, generate evidence and draft policy papers;
b. Education in the States and generate policy notes on capacity, capability and skill mix;
c. Regulation and policy in relation to the profession and professional practice and draft policy notes for strengthening policy at different levels;

• Develop strategic notes to provide advice to the leadership;
• Collate, maintain and analyse medical and dental workforce data (on annual basis) with regard to–
a. Number of sanctioned/in-position in public health facilities
b. Number of registered workforce – from statutory Councils/ associations as applicable c. Number of educational Institutions, courses along with their admission capacity on annual basis.
d. Number of Teaching Faculty in the Institutions along with their specialization from all the States as applicable and available

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• Review global standards and develop accreditation norms for institutions offering educational programs in the country;
• Undertake mapping of best practices (including innovations) and provide evidence for State ranking on the basis of HRH indicators
• Support the division in techno-secretarial work related with
a. implementation of the Schemes of the Department, preparation of SFC/EFC/ Memos, Drafting Cabinet Notes, Notes on various Schemes of the Department;
b. technical inputs on representations, grievances, court cases related activities and RTIs etc., get them validated and submit to the concerned Section/Division;
• Collaborate with State Level officers concerning with Health and Family Welfare programme to identify the gaps, challenges and potential solutions in the demand and supply side of the workforce.
• Establish liaison with stakeholders and coordinate technical discussions as applicable
• Collaborate with statutory councils, professional associations and other relevant stakeholders to review progress in the field and to set shared strategic short term and long term goals
• Ensure timely and proper completion of task assigned in the Section;
• Any other task assigned from time to time by the Competent Authority;

Location: New Delhi

NOTE: The Selection committee can recommend relaxation of experience in the case of deserving candidates.

Duration: Appointment will be initially for a period of one year extendable further subject to project continuation. There will be quarterly review of performance. The selected candidate at the time of joining reporting to Technical Advisor, NHRH Unit, MoHFW and DS / Director (HRH), MoHFW.

Interested candidates may send application to the Dy. Director (Admn.), The National Institute of Health & Family Welfare, Baba Gang Nath Marg, Munirka, NEW DELHI-110067.

Candidates working in Central Govt. / State Govt. / Autonomous Bodies / Universities / PSUs are requested to apply through proper channel.