National Health Mission, Assam has released the official notification for the recruitment of 699 Community Health Officer (CHO) vacancy. The candidate must have passed B.Sc (Nursing) or Post Basic B.Sc (Nursing) with Integrated Certificate Course in Community Health as well as B.Sc. (Community Health) are eligible to apply for the post.
Interested and eligible candidates who have passed B.Sc Nursing may apply online here for these posts.
NHM Assam CHO Details
Name of post: Community Health Officer (CHO)
No of posts: 699 posts
Name of organisation: National Health Mission, Assam
Remuneration: Rs 25,000 per month
Mode of application: Online
Last date submission of application: 31st July 2023
Job Profile of Community Health Officer (CHO)
The CHO cadre is a part of an initiative under the Ayushman Bharat to strengthen Sub-Centers as Health and Wellness Centers (H&WCs) for extending primary health care services al Sub Centre area by strengthening the implementation of public health programmes, including disease prevention and health promotion.
Candidates thus selected shall be posted at Sub-Centers Health & Wellness Centre as CHOs to lead a primary health care team consisting of front line workers such as Female Health Workers (ANMs), Male Health Worker (MPWs) and ASHAs working under the Sub Centre.
Eligibility Criteria of NHM CHO Recruitment
The eligibility criteria for applying for the post is as follows:
Educational Qualification:
# The candidate must have passed B.Sc (Nursing) or Post Basic B.Sc (Nursing) with Integrated Certificate Course in Community Health/ B.Sc. (Community Health) are eligible to apply for the post.
# B.Sc.(Nursing) / Post Basic B. Sc Nursing passed from a Nursing institution/ University recognized by Indian Nursing Council / Assam Nurses Midwives’ & Health Visitors’ Council.
# Candidates must be Registered Nurse Registered Midwife (RNRM) from Assam Nurses Midwives’ & Health Visitors’ Council.
# Candidates shall submit a Certificate from the Principal of their respective Nursing College (where from candidate has passed) for confirmation of the Integrated Certificate Course in Community Health as per given format (Please refer Appendix I)
Age Limit: Candidates age must be less than 35 years of age, which is relaxed by 5 years for the SC and ST candidates as on 1st June 2023.
Other Criteria: Candidates should have proficiency in regional/ local language and dialect.
NHM Assam CHO Online Application
Interested and eligible candidates may apply through online mode by visiting the NHM Assam's official website https://nhm.assam.gov.in. Candidates may fill up their online application by following below mentioned steps.
# Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
# Click on the "Online Application Form" .
# A new webpage will be opened.
# Select your desired post and fill all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
# Next submit the application form .
# At the end, take a print out of the application form .
Documents to be Uploaded with NHM CCH Online Form
Following documents will have to uploaded with the Application Form:
i) Final year marksheet of last Qualifying Exam (Final Year BSc Nursing/Post Basic BSc Nursing)
ii) Provisional/Final Degree Certificate
iii) Registration Certificate from Assam Nursing Council.
iv) Age proof certificate.
v) Candidates applying under reserved category will have to attach a copy of their caste certificate issued by competent authority.
vi) Certificate from Principal of the Nursing College (Appendix I)
Important Dates of NHM CHO 2023
# Starting date of submission of online application: 13th July 2023
# Last date of submission of online application: 31st July 2023
Important Web-Links of NHM Assam CHO Vacancy
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