National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), a technical support institution under the National Health Mission, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is hiring a Consultant for its Certification Unit in the Quality and Patient Safety Division. The number of vacancies has not been stated in the notice. The role involves managing quality assessments of public healthcare facilities under the National Quality Assurance Standards, and the position is based in New Delhi on a contractual basis with travel to states and districts.
NHSRC Consultant Recruitment 2026
Posted 14 Oct 2026Updated 14 Oct 2026
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03 Nov
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Last date 03 Nov 2026 · 16 days left
- Notification14 Oct
- Applications Opentill 03 Nov
About NHSRC Consultant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Health Systems Resource Centre
- Post Name
- Consultant – Certification Unit (Quality & Patient Safety)
- Job Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Two years of post-qualification experience (after PG), including at least two years of post-qualification work experience in implementing and managing NQAS certification at State or National level
- Tenure
- Initial contract till 31 March 2028, with further extension subject to satisfactory performance
Vacancy Breakdown
Consultant – Certification Unit (Quality & Patient Safety)
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Consultant – Certification Unit (Quality & Patient Safety) |
Eligibility Details
Consultant – Certification Unit (Quality & Patient Safety) - Qualification and Experience
Possess regular courses in MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/BSc. Nursing/BHM degree with Two years' full-time MHA/equivalent in Hospital Management/Public Health. Two years' post-qualification experience (after PG). Candidates with specialization in Hospital Management will be preferred. At least two years of post-qualification work experience of implementing and managing NQAS certification at the State or National Level. Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook etc.).
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Consultant – Certification Unit (Quality & Patient Safety) - Qualification and Experience | Possess regular courses in MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/BSc. Nursing/BHM degree with Two years' full-time MHA/equivalent in Hospital Management/Public Health. Two years' post-qualification experience (after PG). Candidates with specialization in Hospital Management will be preferred. At least two years of post-qualification work experience of implementing and managing NQAS certification at the State or National Level. Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook etc.). |
Age Limit
Up to 45 years as on the last date of receipt of application
Selection Process
- 1Written Test
May be conducted to judge writing skills and language proficiency; if held, the minimum qualifying mark is 70% and candidates tying on qualifying marks are all considered.
- 2Presentation
May be conducted along with the written test to assess writing skills and language proficiency.
- 3Interview
Only shortlisted candidates are called for the interview.
Salary Structure
Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,20,000 per month, commensurate with qualification and experience
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official NHSRC website
- 2Open the online application form for the Consultant position
- 3Fill in the online application correctly in the prescribed format
- 4Submit the completed application before the last date
Important Details
- Only full-time regular bachelor's degrees (minimum 3 years) and full-time regular postgraduate qualifications (minimum 2 years) are considered; diploma, certificate, executive programmes and qualifications obtained through distance, online, part-time or correspondence mode are not accepted.
- Only post-qualification experience is counted.
- If a written test is held, the minimum qualifying mark is 70%, and if two or more candidates qualify with the same marks all of them are considered.
- Candidates selected in this interview could be considered for other vacant positions at NHSRC requiring similar skill sets and at an appropriate level.
- The position reports to the Lead Consultant-CU/Advisor, Quality & Patient Safety, and requires a full-time commitment with travel to states and districts.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Support the conduct of National level assessments in allocated states from receipt of application till result declaration
- Monitor all certification-related activities and ensure completion within the time bound
- Correspondence of final reports for final decision-making on the Quality Certification status of assessed facilities
- Manage the data generated for preparation of fact sheets and data sets for analysis and national-level review
- Track result declaration and certificate preparation
- Coordinate National Level External Assessors Training
- Manage the pool of Empanelled External Assessors and Ayushman Assessors
- Prepare certification guidelines, short notes and resource materials for certification activities
- Any other responsibility allocated by the Advisor, Quality & Patient Safety
Other Benefits
In addition to the remuneration, NHSRC Consultants are entitled to 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, performance linked increments, and TA/DA with per diem for on-duty visits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates with distance, online or part-time degrees apply?
No. Only full-time regular bachelor's degrees of at least 3 years and full-time regular postgraduate qualifications of at least 2 years are considered. Diploma, certificate, executive programmes and qualifications obtained through distance, online, part-time or correspondence mode are not accepted.
Can a selected candidate be considered for other posts at NHSRC?
Yes. Candidates selected in this interview could be considered for other vacant positions at NHSRC requiring similar skill sets and at an appropriate level.
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