Consultant -Publications

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Consultant -Publications

National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) has been set up under the National Health Mission (NHM) as an autonomous registered society, to channelize technical assistance and capacity building support to the states for strengthening the public health system. The NHSRC is also mandated to contribute to health policy / programme design and evaluation.
Since its inception in 2006, NHSRC has been a repository of knowledge and a center of excellence for its agenda. This organization has professional linkages with a plethora of domestic and international bodies involved in the field of Public Health. There have been a number of personnel who have served with NHSRC and gained invaluable experience enabling them to graduate to the next rung of the professional ladder. Vast exposure to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and its processes is a unique feature of NHSRC.

If you have a commitment to health equity and excellence, here is a unique chance to work with a team committed to shaping the public health landscape in India. The position offers you an opportunity to participate in the process of strengthening health systems, improving health service delivery and enabling positive health outcomes, through hands-on implementation assistance at National, State and District levels. Working with a transdisciplinary team, you can discover, adapt, co-create and disseminate solutions to multiple challenges related to service delivery systems, universal primary health care, human resources for health, community processes, health financing, quality of care, public health planning and health promotion. This is an opportunity to support health systems strengthening at scale, learn from district and sub district implementation, undertake knowledge translation, and enable realization of the vision of universal health coverage.

The Position reports to Principal Administrative Officer and is on a Contractual basis. To begin with Two years and extendable based on the Performance.

NHSRC seeks one Consultant to coordinate various activities of publications, collaterals, events and development and production of related materials.

Job Description:

1. The Consultant shall work under the overall guidance of PAO. The following tasks are to be undertaken:
2. Support in publications, exhibition and collaterals development related work with all divisions of NHSRC and National Health Mission, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
3. Coordinate with empaneled agencies for design and printing of publications, making correction and changes as suggested by Divisions/MoHFW and meeting time lines.
4. Dealing with language translators, illustrators and language editors for various publications.
5. Development and dissemination of e-publications and identification of various other upcoming sources.
6. Work on print-production of publications and collaterals.
7. Stock Management of publications and warehouse, record of distribution of publications.
8. Tracking and Record Keeping of Publication and their progress with all divisions.
9. Administrative tasks related to above mentioned work like file notes and file management, issuance of orders, payment clearances and follow-ups, coordination with technical divisions of NHSRC and administration including accounts for timely clearances of publication related matters.
10. Creating division wise database for record keeping of publications.
11. Ensure timely disbursement of publications.
12. Cataloguing of publications in NHSRC library.
13. Any other task related to Admin /Tech assigned by ED, NHSRC/ PAO.

Qualification and Experience:

1. Post-graduation Degree in book publishing / advertising and communication / design arts / M.A. in Economics/ M. Com & PGDM from a recognized university.
2. At least 4 years of post-qualification work experience in dealing with publications, development and production of various kind of publications and collaterals, data management/IT support/website management and administrative tasks.
3. Computer proficiency with high level of familiarity with commonly used packages like MS Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Access. Knowledge of social media, e-publications designing, development and dissemination.
4. Knowledge on publications design and printing, variety of papers and other materials.
5. Good command on English and Hindi.
6. Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
7. Excellent communication and presentation skills, analytical and interpersonal abilities, excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Age: Below 45 years (maximum age will be counted from the last date for receiving the applications).

Work Location: New Delhi; Opportunity to gain hands-on experience of the public health canvas of states and districts.

Travel to states and districts may be involved.

Remuneration Range: Between Rs. 60,000/- to Rs. 1,20,000/-
*Fee offered within the band will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Other Benefits: In addition to the renumeration mentioned above, Consultants of NHSRC 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, TA/ DA and per diem for on-duty visits.

Duration of Contract: Contract till 31st March 2025 with further extensions of similar duration (subject to satisfactory performance)
Candidates selected in this interview could be considered for other vacant positions at NHSRC requiring similar skill sets and at appropriate level.
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. Last date for receiving applications is 15th February 2023.

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