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Expression of Interest for Empanelment External Legal Consultant – NHSRC 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. Eligibility Criteria: Essential Masters Degree in Law (LLM) Post qualification relevant work experience of minimum 7 years. Excellent legal research, analysis, drafting, capacity building and presentation skills. Adequate knowledge and understanding of important health related laws, particularly those administered by MoHFW. Understanding of global health issues and International law framework on health/public health and social determinants of health – gender equality, equity, education, water, sanitation etc. Broad understanding of National Health Mission and its programs. Desirable Previous experience of having worked with Central or State Government will be preferred. Experience in drafting health related legislations Terms of reference The External Legal Consultant is expected to provide technical support to NHSRC on a broad range of issues pertaining to law and health, including: Job Responsibilities: To examine and analyse law/ statute related cases and render advice. To prepare documents for filing in various forums connected with legal matters. To render advice and inputs connected with legal vetting of documents. To carry out any other and all tasks as may be assigned time to time. To be able to quote and furnish Case Laws. Coordinate with Government Counsels and other Authorities. Assist NHSRC by regularly monitoring the progress of court cases pending. Draft the para-wise/ point to point reply to the petitions and various applications of the court cases pending in Supreme Court and High Court. Drafting counter affidavits, affidavits and replies on behalf of the Union of India i.e. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Undertake legal research and analysis on assigned areas of work Draft good quality briefing documents, analytical frameworks, conceptual papers, presentations and other documents as required Keep abreast of, document and update the team on latest law and policy developments in area of health/public health Carry out legal vetting of health policies, programs and guidelines being developed to ensure its conformity to the extant statutory legal obligations Providing support in legal issues by advising the organization, drafting legal documents and structuring legal remedies for the relevant issues. Drafting and comments on agreements, MOUs and other such documents Note 1. Interviews will be conducted for appropriate applicants. The date of interview will be intimate separately. 2. The select Candidate will be given external limited term contracts for eleven months and may call upon on required basis and the pay should be charge on per visit. 3. Candidates with experience of working with Centre / State / UT health department will be preferred. 4. Candidates residing in Delhi or NCR shall be preferred since sometimes the job may require physical presence and discussion for which no air/rail travel etc. will be reimbursed for such candidates, if selected and residing outside Delhi or NCR. 5. Professional remuneration per day will commensurate with qualification and experience. To Apply: Applicants are requested to download the application form- A attached with the TOR, which is uploaded on the NHSRC website. The duly filled application form should be sent by email with a forwarding letter addressed to Principal Administrative Officer (PAO), NHSRC at institutional email ID of NHSRC: nhsrc.india@gmail.com latest by 26th June 2023. Application submitted in any other format will not be accepted. The shortlisted candidates shall be individually informed about the date of interview at least one week before the schedule. Interview will be conducted either through physical presence at NHSRC or through video conferencing. At the time of interview, the certificates and documents submitted with the application form shall be verified with the originals. Please ensure to mention EOI application on the application form, without which the application form will not be accepted. Application for empanelment as individual external consultants with NHSRC I. Personal details: Nam e DOB Address/Email/Phon e Languages proficient In II. Professional Qualifications Degree Date of receiving Name & Location of Institution III. Employment History/Consultancy Services (last 5 years) - highlighting experience in public health and health systems Job Title Dates of employmen t Employer Experience in Law (upto 50 words) IV. Research/Publications/Reports - List up to 5 most relevant Please indicate areas of expertise – and interest – for empanelment. FORM A |