NHSRC Consultant (Quality and Patient Safety) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), set up under the National Health Mission (NHM), is hiring a Consultant (Drugs and Logistics) for its Quality and Patient Safety division, purely on a short-term basis, with a contract till 31 March 2028 and pay between Rs. 60,000 and Rs. 1,20,000 per month. Candidates need a full-time B. Pharma degree with a Master's Degree in Pharmacy, Pharm D or a full-time MBA/PGDM in a listed field or Master's in Public Health, plus at least 2 years of relevant experience. Applications are accepted only through the online form on the NHSRC website (nhsrcindia.org); the last date for receiving applications is 1 December 2026.

NHSRC Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies or the application fee.

About NHSRC

The National Health Systems Resource Centre has been set up under the National Health Mission as an autonomous registered society to channelise technical assistance and capacity building support to the states for strengthening the public health system. It is also mandated to contribute towards national strategic health planning and programme design. Its work is organised around seven divisions: Community Processes & Comprehensive Primary Care (CP-CPHC), Quality & Patient Safety, Public Health Planning, Public Health Administration, Healthcare Financing & Healthcare Technology, and Human Resources for Health.

This post serves the Free Drugs Service Initiative, through which the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) supports states in improving access to free and affordable drugs. That support covers procurement systems, the IT-backed Drug & Vaccine Distribution and Management System (DVDMS), warehousing, quality assurance, prescription audits, grievance redressal and IEC. The Consultant is expected to coordinate and facilitate implementation of the initiative in the states, handhold states during roll-out, manage operational issues and coordinate with MoHFW, the software development organisation, states and other stakeholders.

Who Can Apply

Only regular degrees are accepted. The essential requirements for the Consultant (Drugs and Logistics) post are:

• Full-time B. Pharma degree from a recognized institute with Master's Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D or a full-time MBA/PGDM in Pharmaceutical Management/Supply Chain Management/Healthcare Management/Hospital Management/Master's in Public Health.
• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience in drug procurement and supply chain management/inventory management/Warehouse management/field level experience in Free Drugs Service implementation.
• Sound knowledge of drugs and pharmaceuticals, storage practices, pharmacopoeias, the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, the NDPS Act, the National Formulary of India (NFI), the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM), GFR and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Sound knowledge of IPHS and National Health Programmes.
• Strong IT skills with hands-on experience in Logistics Management Information Systems (LMIS), including DVDMS (central dashboard and state implementations such as e-Aushadhi).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience in data analysis, quantification, demand forecasting and use of AI-driven forecasting models/tools for drug procurement and supply planning.
• Experience in vendor management/rate contracts/framework agreements, and performance monitoring.
• Experience in inventory optimization techniques (ABC–VEN analysis, FSN, HML, safety stock calculation, lead-time analysis).
• Field experience in implementation support, capacity building or state handholding for supply chain strengthening initiatives.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel (data analysis, dashboards, reporting) and PowerPoint.

Age Limit

The age limit is 45 Years and below. The notice does not mention a cut-off date for counting age or any age relaxation.

Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post.

Pay and Tenure

The remuneration range is between Rs. 60,000/- and Rs. 1,20,000/- per month. The fee offered within this band will be commensurate with the candidate's qualification and experience.

In addition to the remuneration, NHSRC Consultants are entitled to:

• Free accidental insurance and subsidized medical insurance
• Mobile bills reimbursement and 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

NHSRC intends to fill the post purely on a short-term basis. The contract runs till 31 March 2028, with further extensions of similar duration subject to satisfactory performance. The work location is New Delhi, and travel to states and districts will be involved.

NHSRC Recruitment 2026 Job Description

The notice describes the role as multi-dimensional. The duties are:

• Review, update, rationalize and map State Essential Medicines Lists (EMLs) in line with the revised IPHS, NLEM and programme-specific requirements for various levels of public health facilities.
• Support categorization of medicines as Essential and Desirable, and ensure regulatory compliance under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, NDPS Act and other applicable frameworks.
• Review and assess procurement, logistics and supply chain management systems across States/UTs and recommend evidence-based improvements.
• Conduct situational analysis, field visits and gap assessments to strengthen drug procurement, warehousing, distribution and last-mile availability under the Free Drugs Service Initiative (FDSI).
• Assist States/UTs and MoHFW in adopting, customizing, strengthening and using IT-based LMIS such as DVDMS (Central Dashboard) and e-Aushadhi.
• Analyse supply chain data from DVDMS and other LMIS platforms for drug availability, stock status, expiry management, lead times and performance indicators.
• Support scientific quantification and demand forecasting, including AI-driven forecasting models and data-based procurement planning tools.
• Undertake financial analysis of State proposals under Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs), review approvals under Record of Proceedings (RoP) and assess budget utilization efficiency for drug procurement and logistics.
• Support the development of guidelines, SOPs, guidance documents and training modules.
• Collect, compile, validate and analyse data from States/UTs and prepare analytical reports, dashboards and policy briefs for MoHFW.
• Coordinate with State Health Departments, Procurement Corporations, CDAC/HMIS/Statistics division teams and relevant Programme Divisions.
• Support capacity building through review meetings, workshops and technical trainings for state officials and supply chain personnel.
• Track and review the periodic data uploaded by states on DVDMS developed by MoHFW.
• Any other function as allotted by the Advisor – Quality & Patient Safety.

How to Apply for NHSRC Recruitment 2026

Candidates must complete the online application available on the NHSRC website (http://nhsrcindia.org). Applications are accepted in the prescribed online application format only, and the last date for receiving applications is 1 December 2026. The notice does not list documents to be attached.

Candidates who face any issue while applying may call 011-26108983/84 between 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM or email [email protected].

Selection and Interview

Fulfilling the eligibility criteria does not mean a candidate will be shortlisted for the interview. If the recruitment process includes a written test, the minimum qualifying mark will be 70%; when 2 or more candidates qualify with the same marks, all of them will be considered. The notice does not give an interview or written test date.

Important Instructions

• Only regular degrees are accepted for the qualification.
• Candidates selected in this interview could be considered for other vacant positions at NHSRC requiring similar skill sets and at an appropriate level.
• Applications in any format other than the prescribed online format are not accepted.

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