NHSRC Consultant Quality & Patient Safety 2026

About This Job

The National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) is hiring a Consultant - Quality and Patient Safety in New Delhi. If you have an MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/B.Sc Nursing/BPT/BOT/BMLT degree with a 2-year post-graduate degree in Hospital Management or Public Health, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 16 June 2026. The salary is Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,20,000 per month and the age limit is 45 years or below.

NHSRC Consultant Quality and Patient Safety Recruitment 2026

The National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) is a technical support institution under the National Health Mission (NHM), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. It wants to add a Consultant to its Quality and Patient Safety Division to support the rollout of National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS), LaQshya, MusQan, Kayakalp and Patient Safety initiatives across states. This is a contract role till 31 March 2028, with possible extensions, and you will report to the Advisor - Quality Improvement.

Who Can Apply?

Only full-time / regular degrees are accepted.

• Qualification: You must have an MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, B.Sc Nursing, BPT, BOT or BMLT degree, plus a 2-year full-time post-graduate degree in Hospital Management or Public Health from a reputed institute.
• Experience: You need at least 2 years of post-qualification work experience.
• NQAS Experience: You must have at least 1 year of experience implementing National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) at the State or District level.
• Computer Skills: You should know MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 45 years or below.

Salary

• You will get a monthly fee between Rs. 60,000 and Rs. 1,20,000. The exact amount depends on your qualification and experience.
• Extra benefits include free accidental insurance, subsidized medical insurance, mobile bill and laptop reimbursement, 30 days consolidated leave, fully paid maternity leave for women, performance-linked increments, and TA/DA plus per diem for official trips.

Selection Process

Selection is mainly through screening and an interview:

1. Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates are called for an interview.
2. Written Test / Presentation: You may be asked to take a written test and give a presentation to check your writing and language skills. If a written test is held, the top 5 candidates per vacancy (1:5 ratio) are considered; ties are all included.
3. Interview

How to Apply

1. Go to the NHSRC website at nhsrcindia.org and open the online recruitment portal.
2. Register and fill in the online application form correctly.
3. Submit the form online before the last date. Applications are accepted in the prescribed online format only.
4. For any problem while applying, call 011-26108983/84 (9:30 AM to 5:30 PM) or email hr.nhsrc@nhsrcindia.org.

Important Dates

• Publish Date: 27 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 16 June 2026
• Contract Duration: Till 31 March 2028 (extendable)

• Review programme guidelines and study the existing measurement system (measurable elements and checkpoints) under NQAS, LaQshya, MusQan, Kayakalp and the Patient Safety Tool
• Support the division in drafting new quality initiatives
• Help states implement NQAS, LaQshya, MusQan, Kayakalp and Patient Safety tools
• Develop resource material for quality programmes
• Conduct training programmes in states and union territories
• Analyse key performance and outcome indicators and plan action to close the gaps found
• Work in the NHSRC Certification Unit when deputed, and travel to states for about one-third of the time