NHSRC & Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Senior Consultant (NUHM) Recruitment 2026

This role is ideal for highly experienced public health professionals with a strong academic background. The ideal candidate will possess a postgraduate degree in fields such as Public Health (MPH), Community Medicine (MD), Health Informatics (MSc), or Healthcare Management (MBA), coupled with a relevant Bachelor's degree (e.g., MBBS, BSc Nursing, BSc in related sciences). Crucially, a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the health sector, with a focus on public health programs and health systems strengthening, is essential. Candidates should also demonstrate advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (MS Excel, statistical software) and presentation skills (MS PowerPoint), along with prior experience in government health departments or the NHM framework.

Individuals lacking a postgraduate qualification or the mandatory 5 years of experience in the public health sector should not apply. Those whose age exceeds 50 years as of February 4, 2026, are ineligible. Candidates seeking permanent government employment may find the contractual nature of this one-year appointment (with potential extension) a significant dealbreaker, as it does not offer long-term job security typical of permanent government positions.

This Senior Consultant position offers a prestigious opportunity to work at the national level, supporting the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare through the National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC). The role involves contributing to a critical national initiative, the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM), aimed at improving healthcare access for urban populations across India. While contractual, it provides high-impact exposure, significant influence on policy and program implementation, and invaluable experience within central government health programs. It presents a strong platform for professional growth in public health leadership and national-level strategy development.