Consultant – Health Policy and Integrated Planning / Human Resources for Health

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About the Organization

Established in 2007, the National Health Systems Resource Centre, a premier Think Tank for MoHFW, is mandated to assist in policy and strategy development in the provision and mobilization of technical assistance to the states and in capacity building for the Ministry of Health.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Should be a team player.
• Support the NE States in strengthening their planning and HRH management practices.
• Systematic collection, documentation & compilation and analysis of information regarding human resources for health, health systems and health needs including inputs for key decision makers.
• Develop guidance notes and policy briefs on planning, programme management, Human Resources for Health for the NE States.
• Review various publicly available data and the data shared by the NE States on HRH; analyze the data and prepare reports. Conduct regular review of recruitment undertaken by The NE States and monitor vacancy.
• Monitor the status of HRH of the NE States on a regular basis and facilitate implementation of IPHS 2022 and other HRH related directives by MoHFW.
• Conduct regular field visits for monitoring and provide supportive supervision on planning, HRH and programme management.
• Appraise the Programme Implementation Plans (PIP) of the NE States and prepare discussion points for NPCC. Provide recommendations based on decisions taken during NPCC and as per NHM norms.
• Collect data from The NE States as per the requirements of the ministry and the division.
• Prepare concept notes of studies as per the annual plan; conduct the study, collect data, analyze and prepare good quality study reports.
• Provide Technical Assistance in areas related to health systems strengthening including human resources for health.
• Maintain database of all relevant documents and data related to allocated work areas.
• Analysis/review of data from HMIS and other health information sources & its use to support the States / Districts to implement rationalized deployment of human resources in health along with identifying the gaps in training and skill development.
• Work closely with the lead consultant and the senior consultant of the division.
• Undertake other assignments, which may be assigned from time to time by the Reporting Officer.

Education Qualification/Required Skills &Experience

• MBBS / BDS / AYUSH / BSc Nursing / MSW with full time Post Graduation Degree / Diploma (2 to 3 years duration) in Preventive & Social Medicine / Public Health / Community Health / Health Administration / Hospital Administration / Human Resources Management / Personnel Management.
• A minimum of 2 (two) years of relevant post-qualification (following postgraduation degree / diploma as mentioned in SL 5 Para ‘a’) experience is essential.
• Understanding of research and knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. The ability to triangulate and analyze data (qualitative and quantitative) and prepare reports.
• Understanding of Human Resources for Health and other health issues in Indian context.
• Work experience / competence in the area of human resources for health or health systems strengthening at State / District level would be an advantage.
• 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 analytical, communication and presentation skills, interpersonal abilities, excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• The willingness to travel to states & districts to provide technical assistance & ability to work on different assignments simultaneously to meet the timelines for assignments.
• Published work in the area of human resources for health, health systems or public health. 

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 1st December 2025.

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