Consultant-Surveillance, M&E and Research (NVHCP, MoH&FW)
National
Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), New Delhi on behalf of Ministry
of Health & Family Welfare is seeking applications from qualified
candidates for the above mentioned post purely on contractual basis;
Roles and Responsibilities:
•
Provide technical assistance for implementation of the ‘National Viral
Hepatitis Control Program’ and its goals at centre, and in states, as
may be agreed upon from time to time. • To assist the focal person
for surveillance, monitoring and Evaluation related activities at
various levels under the initiative. • Ensure implementation of
Standard Operating procedures, Biomedical-Waste Management and
Bio-safety guidelines and implementation of Internal Quality Control and
participation in External Quality Assessment Scheme (EQAS) in all
laboratories under the initiative. • Supervise through on site visits
and provide technical support for strengthening of state and District
Laboratories under the initiative; • Ensure timely submission of reports on laboratory tests carried out in state and district laboratories to the NVHMU •
Regular monitoring of the functioning of District Laboratories and
State referral lab network under the initiative and coordinate with IDSP
for same; • Willingness to travel to states & districts to
provide technical assistance & ability to work on different
assignments simultaneously to meet the timelines for assignments. •
Participate in epidemic/outbreak investigation as member of Rapid
Response Team(RRT) for viral hepatitis as and when required and provide
support for sample collection and transport of specimens • Undertake
review of literature and stay up-to-date on current trends in health
systems strengthening with regard to the initiative for prevention and
control of viral hepatitis. • Collect and analyze state and national data on components of the initiative on regular basis. •
Responsible for Program Implementation Plan of States (PIP) state PIP-
through coordinating and incorporating inputs for the initiative. • Budgeting and financial planning for the program • Building capacities at district and state level under the initiative. • Facilitate all work related to EQAS periodically • Develop study / evaluation protocols/guidelines and undertake and/or guide research studies as needed. • Undertake other assignments, which may be assigned from time to time by the Reporting Authority.
Eligibility Criteria:
Essential Qualifications and Minimum Experience: MBBS recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI) with Post graduate qualifications in public health
Minimum Experience: 2 years of experience in public health
Other Desirable Skills: •
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 is also desirable. • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment. • Experience in operationalizing health program at field level •
Willingness to travel to states & districts to provide technical
assistance & ability to work on different assignments simultaneously
to meet the timelines for assignments.
Age: Upto 45 years as on last date for receiving application.
Remuneration: Rs. 60,000-1,20,000/- (Rupees sixty thousand to one lakh twenty thousand per month)
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. The last date for receiving
applications is 6-Sep-2022.