Recruitment for Public Health Specialist (Capacity Building) and Public Health Expert – NCDC

The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, invites applications for the following posts

1. Public Health Specialist (Capacity Building)

• Number of Vacancies: 2
• Maximum Age Limit: 45 years
• Monthly Remuneration: Not exceeding ₹1,50,000
• Nature of Appointment: Contractual, initially for one year

Essential Qualifications

Medical Candidates:

• MBBS recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI), with MD in PSM/Community Medicine or MD in Preventive and Social Medicine, recognised by MCI or NMC.
• OR MBBS recognised by MCI with an EIS Training Course Certificate.

Non-Medical Candidates:

• B.Sc. in Life Sciences, Nursing/Biology/Microbiology, Developmental Biology, Physiology, BDS, BPT, BAMS, BHMS or equivalent, with a Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), Epidemiology, Diploma in Public Health (DPH), or an equivalent qualification in Epidemiology from a recognised university.
• OR PhD in Preventive Medicine/Epidemiology.

Experience

At least 3 years of post-qualification work experience in public health.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments, develop plans and strategies, and design procedures and SOPs for the required assignments.
• Provide training and capacity-building sessions.
• Coordinate various workshops, meetings and conferences.
• Coordinate and assess training requirements and capacity-building programmes under SPAR and other tools.
• Develop health education materials and communication strategies to disseminate information on public health prevention and health promotion.
• Coordinate research studies and evaluations of programmes, including meetings and conclaves.
• Undertake other work or activities assigned from time to time.

2. Public Health Expert

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Maximum Age Limit: 45 years
• Monthly Remuneration: Not exceeding ₹1,50,000
• Nature of Appointment: Contractual, initially for one year

Essential Qualifications

Medical Candidates:

• MBBS recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI), with MD in PSM/Community Medicine or MD in Preventive and Social Medicine, recognised by MCI or NMC.
• OR MBBS recognised by MCI with an EIS Training Course Certificate.

Non-Medical Candidates:

• B.Sc. in Life Sciences, Nursing/Biology/Microbiology, Developmental Biology, Physiology, BDS, BPT, BAMS, BHMS or equivalent, with a Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), Epidemiology, Diploma in Public Health (DPH), or an equivalent qualification in Epidemiology from a recognised university.
• OR PhD in Preventive Medicine/Epidemiology.

Experience

At least 3 years of post-qualification work experience in public health.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce biosecurity measures and protocols against biological threats.
• Ensure safe handling and containment of dangerous biological materials.
• Educate and train personnel on biosecurity practices.
• Monitor and detect potential biosecurity incidents.
• Develop emergency response plans for biosecurity incidents.
• Maintain accurate records of biosecurity activities.
• Ensure ethical and legal compliance in biosecurity activities.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed format, along with the required supporting documents, to the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), 22-Sham Nath Marg, Delhi – 110054.

• Last Date for Submission: 9 November 2026
• Submission Deadline: Applications must reach the office on or before 9 November 2026.
• Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be informed through email regarding the interview date and time.

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