National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), New Delhi on behalf of the Ministry of Health &
Family Welfare is seeking resumes from qualified candidates for the Senior Consultant – Legal (PNDT).
About NSHRC
Established in 2007, the National Health Systems Resource Centre, a premier Think Tank for MoHFW, is mandated to assist in policy and strategy development in the provision and mobilization of technical assistance to the states and in capacity building for the Ministry of Health.
The goal of this institution is to improve health outcomes by facilitating governance reform, health systems innovations, and improved information sharing among all stakeholders at the national, state, district, and sub-district levels through specific capacity development and convergence models.
About the Opportunity
National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), New Delhi on behalf of the Ministry of Health &
Family Welfare is looking for a Senior Consultant – Legal (PNDT) purely on a contractual basis.
Roles and Responsibilities
- To ensure effective management of various court cases and providing legal inputs with
respect to PC&PNDT Act and Rules - To maintain and update a calendar of events and briefs for ongoing court cases on a regular
and timely basis and plan the course of action for notices received. - Coordinate with ASG/ Central Government Standing Counsel, Astt. ASG with regard to
pending cases before the High Courts and Supreme Court - Visit High Courts and other Courts to attend and brief the ASG, CGSC, Astt. ASG
- Draft the para-wise/ point to point reply to the petitions & various applications of the court
cases pending in Supreme Court & High Court - Assisting & drafting amendments in the PC&PNDT Rules and Act for the PNDT Division
of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare - Preparing legal briefs and comments for ASG and CGSC on behalf of RCH Division,
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare - Attending and conducting orientation sessions, conferences, seminars, capacity building
sessions and reviews organized by PNDT Division - Drafting counter affidavits, affidavits and replies on behalf of the Union of India i.e. Ministry
of Health and Family welfare - Performing independent research and analysis of specific legal matters, monitoring the legal
matters - Attending the hearing of important court matters and briefing the maters to the Central
Government Counsels and Ld. ASG - Any other task assigned by Competent Authority
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: Upper limit 55 years as of the last date for receiving the application and having sound health to undertake extensive field visits.
- Minimum qualification of a graduate degree in Law from a reputed University.
- Minimum 4-6 years of post-qualification experience in legal matters. Experience with government at the national or state level, familiarity with the public health system, and relevant government policies/ strategies, particularly National Health Mission /RCH is preferred.
Other Skills
- Knowledge and experience of handling court matters at the level of High Court and
- Supreme Court of India.
- Excellent communication skills, drafting skills and good working knowledge of computers
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and working knowledge of Hindi are
required and should have computer knowledge in MS Office and other applications - Strong interpersonal relations, communication and team-work skill.
- Formal educational qualification, experience and age could be relaxed when there is a published work of high quality or whenever there is work experience of specific relevance.
Salary
Between Rs. 90,000/- to Rs. 1,50,000/- per month
How to Apply?
- Interested candidates can apply through the link given below.
- Applications will be accepted in the prescribed online application format only.
Application Deadline
August 29, 2023.
Location
Delhi
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