We are hiring Community Health Officers (CHO) on a contractual basis to support the delivery of comprehensive primary health care services at community and facility levels. This role is designed for qualified nursing, community health, and AYUSH professionals who are committed to improving public health outcomes through preventive, promotive, and basic curative care.
About the Company
National Health Mission (NHM) is a flagship public health initiative focused on strengthening health systems and improving access to quality healthcare services, especially for underserved communities. NHM works across programs in maternal and child health, communicable and non-communicable diseases, health promotion, and community-based interventions.
Role Overview
As a Community Health Officer, you will play a key role in delivering primary care services, supporting public health programs, maintaining essential health records, and coordinating with community stakeholders. The position is offered under a structured program and may include a bridge/certificate component as applicable to the engagement model.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary healthcare services including health assessment, basic diagnosis, and first-line management as per protocols.
- Support preventive and promotive health activities such as immunization drives, maternal and child health services, nutrition counseling, and health education.
- Implement and monitor national and state health programs at the community level (e.g., NCD screening, TB, vector-borne disease prevention, etc.).
- Conduct community outreach, home visits, and follow-ups for high-risk individuals and vulnerable groups.
- Maintain accurate patient records, registers, and reports; ensure timely submission of required data.
- Coordinate with ASHAs, ANMs, local health workers, and referral facilities to ensure continuity of care.
- Promote adherence to infection prevention and control practices and maintain clinical quality standards.
- Support referral management by identifying cases requiring higher-level care and facilitating timely referrals.
- Participate in trainings, reviews, audits, and performance improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Education (any one):
- B.Sc. in Community Health from a recognized institution, or
- Nursing qualification: GNM or B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institution, or
- AYUSH qualification: BAMS (Ayurveda Practitioner) from a recognized institution.
- Ability to work in community/public health settings and follow standard treatment and program guidelines.
- Basic computer literacy for documentation, reporting, and online systems.
- Strong communication skills in interacting with patients, families, and community stakeholders.
- Willingness to work on a contractual engagement and as per field/program requirements.
Selection Process
- Selection is typically based on a written/online examination and subsequent verification steps as per program rules.
- Candidates may be required to present original documents for verification and comply with reporting instructions.
Benefits
- Opportunity to contribute directly to community health outcomes and public health impact.
- Structured exposure to national health programs and primary care delivery systems.
- Training and program support as applicable to the role and engagement model.
- Professional growth through field experience, reporting systems, and coordinated care pathways.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the official NHM recruitment portal/notification as applicable. Keep your registration details available and monitor official updates for exam/admit card and schedule announcements. Ensure you carry required identification and documents during examinations and verification.
Note: This listing summarizes a CHO contractual recruitment-style role under NHM based on publicly available information. Final eligibility, number of vacancies, fees, and timelines are governed by the official notification.