Job Description
National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) is inviting applications for the position of Consultant (Legal) in New Delhi. The role offers an opportunity to work on legal and public health policy matters and provide technical assistance across public health programmes.
About the Opportunity
The Consultant (Legal) will work on assignments involving health law, public health policy and legal research. The position may involve travel to different states and districts to provide technical assistance.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Undertake legal research relating to public health laws and policies.
- Provide legal analysis, drafting and advisory inputs on health-related matters.
- Support formulation and implementation of public health policies.
- Research and analyse relevant laws, judgments and regulatory developments.
- Prepare legal documents, reports and presentations.
- Provide technical assistance to public health programmes and stakeholders.
- Manage multiple assignments within strict timelines.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with relevant stakeholders.
Eligibility
- Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M.) through a regular course.
- At least 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience, including 1 year of experience in formulation of public health policy.
- Working knowledge of important health-related laws.
- Excellent legal research, analytical, drafting and presentation skills.
- Understanding of public health structures and systems in India.
- Published work in the area of law, health or equity.
Desirable Experience
Experience in health law and policy, particularly relating to hospitals, healthcare, mental health, gender, sexuality, disability, HIV, tuberculosis or tobacco control, as well as research experience in relevant areas of law and health, is desirable.
Eligibility
Candidates must have a regular LL.M. degree and at least 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience, including 1 year of experience in formulation of public health policy. Candidates should have knowledge of health-related laws, excellent research and drafting skills, an understanding of India’s public health systems and published work in law, health or equity.
Required Skills
About National Health Systems Resource Centre
National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) is an autonomous technical support institution under the National Health Mission that provides technical assistance, research support and policy inputs to strengthen India’s public health systems.