Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Invites Applications for Consultant Posts on Contract Basis

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has invited applications from retired Central Government employees for engagement as Consultants on a contractual basis. The recruitment drive aims to fill two Consultant positions in the PMSSY-II Section of the Department of Health and Family Welfare.

According to the official circular, retired officers up to the level of Under Secretary or equivalent are eligible to apply. Interested candidates must submit their applications within 30 days from the date of issue of the notification.

Vacancy Details

Particulars	Details
Organization	Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Post	Consultant
Number of Vacancies	2
Department	PMSSY-II Section, Department of Health & Family Welfare
Mode of Engagement	Contract
Contract Period	One year (extendable based on requirement)
Maximum Age	62 years as on the date of the circular
Eligibility	Retired Central Government servants up to the level of Under Secretary or equivalent

Eligibility Criteria

The Ministry is seeking retired Central Government officers who possess relevant administrative and project management experience.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:

Recent Job Opportunities

• Handling Government projects and schemes
• Financial management and fund utilisation
• Release of grant-in-aid
• Infrastructure projects
• Coordination with multiple Government agencies

Key Responsibilities

Selected Consultants will be responsible for assisting the PMSSY-II Section in monitoring and reviewing major healthcare infrastructure projects. Their responsibilities include:

• Examining project proposals and official documents
• Monitoring execution and progress of civil works
• Reviewing financial and physical progress of projects
• Tracking project timelines and preparing progress reports
• Preparing minutes of review meetings
• Coordinating with AIIMS, Government Medical Colleges, State Governments and implementing agencies
• Preparing presentations, briefs and meeting inputs
• Performing any additional duties assigned by the competent authority

Salary and Service Conditions

The engagement will initially be for one year, with the possibility of extension based on the Ministry’s requirements.

Some of the important service conditions are:

• Working hours: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Monday to Friday)
• Leave entitlement: 1.5 days per completed month of service
• Remuneration will be calculated as Last Pay Drawn minus Basic Pension, subject to applicable deductions
• TA/DA will be admissible for official tours as per retirement entitlement
• No medical facilities will be provided by the Ministry
• Either party may terminate the contract by giving one month’s notice

How to Apply

Eligible retired officers who are in a position to join immediately should submit their application in the prescribed format along with a copy of their Pension Payment Order (PPO).

Applications should be sent to:

Under Secretary (Establishment-II)
Department of Health and Family Welfare
Work Hall No. 11049, ‘A’ Wing, First Floor
Kartavya Bhavan-1
New Delhi – 110001

The application must reach the Department within one month from the date of issue of the recruitment circular.

Documents Required

Applicants should submit:

• Duly filled application form
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Copy of PPO
• Details of educational qualifications
• Work experience
• Other relevant supporting documents, if applicable

Important Points

• Applications are invited only from retired Central Government servants up to the level of Under Secretary or equivalent.
• The maximum permissible age is 62 years.
• Two Consultant positions are available in the PMSSY-II Section.
• Candidates with experience in Government project implementation, infrastructure works and financial management will be preferred.
• The contract is initially for one year and may be extended depending on departmental requirements.

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