Terms of Reference
Consultant (Public Health), Central Leprosy Division (MoH&FW)

National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), New Delhi on behalf of Ministry of Health &
Family Welfare (MoHFW) is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the above-mentioned
post purely on contractual basis.

Background and Objectives
The National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP), under the Ministry of Health & Family
Welfare (MoHFW), aims to achieve a Leprosy-Free India by 2027 through effective implementation
of targeted interventions under the National Health Mission (NHM). The Consultant (Public Health)
will provide technical and programmatic support to strengthen and monitor the implementation of
NLEP at the central, state, and union territory levels, ensuring alignment with the National Strategic
Plan & Roadmap 2023-2027

No. of Vacancy: Post: 01 (One)
Name of Post: Consultant (Public Health)
Nature of Post: Purely on Contractual Basis

Roles and Responsibilities:
To assist Central Leprosy Division in monitoring implementation of National Leprosy Eradication
Programme (NLEP) interventions under the National Health Mission (NHM) to achieve Leprosy
Free India status by 2027, with respect to following thematic areas:
1. Provide technical assistance and programmatic support to the strategic pillars for
strengthening of the implementation of LEP at Central level & States/UTs as per the
National Strategic Plan & Roadmap 2023-27.
2. Assist in creating operational and technical guidelines on thematic areas of NLEP.
3. Prepare technical documents and review progress reports
4. Assist in development of documents, operational and technical guidelines on thematic
areas of NLEP.
5. Assist in appraisal of State PIPs, compilation of quarterly/monthly reports shared by the
States, analyse the same for programme planning, epidemiology evaluation and
preparation of national reports.
6. Conduct periodic field visits to States to monitor the progress and support planning and
organising national level meetings whether sponsored by Govt. of India, ILEP, WHO or any
other Partner Organization.
7. Coordinate with partners, and State government counterparts to develop, implement,
monitor and report on program activities.
8. Assist in addressing policy-level issues and other high-priority tasks as assigned by the
Deputy Director General (Leprosy).
9. Undertake any other work as assigned by the Division
Eligibility and Experience:
1. MBBS with MPH, BDS with MPH or MD in Community Medicine
2. Minimum 2 years of experience in the field of public health of which 1 years' experience in any
National Program with Government at National/State Level.
3. At least one research paper published in a peer-reviewed journal in the field of public health or
a related area.
4. Computer proficiency with high level of familiarity with commonly used software like MS Word,
Excel, PowerPoint & Web surfing to search relevant data & documents.
5. Good communication and presentation skills, excellent oral and written communication skills.
6. Field visits to States/UTs as required.
Age Limit: Upto 55 Years as on last date for receiving application and having sound health to
undertake extensive field visits.

Monthly Remuneration: Rs.1,20,000/- (Consolidated)

How to apply: Candidates are requested to fill in 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 02-March2026.