Maharashtra’s urban healthcare ecosystem continues to expand under the National Health Mission (NHM) and the 15th Finance Commission. Urban primary health services have been receiving increased attention as cities work to strengthen disease surveillance, improve community-based health programs, and modernize municipal health facilities.
Jalgaon, in particular, has been scaling up multiple public-health initiatives, prompting a need for trained professionals who can coordinate health programs, manage urban health teams, and streamline service delivery. As part of this expansion, the Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation has recently shared new information regarding Public Health Manager roles that will support several NHM projects running across the district.
Public Health Managers play a crucial role in ensuring smooth implementation of national health programs. They monitor field performance, coordinate with medical officers, build community outreach mechanisms, supervise reporting and evaluation, and ensure that urban health centres meet quality standards. With the increased emphasis on urban health under central schemes, Maharashtra has seen a noticeable rise in demand for such professionals over the last three years.
This announcement from NHM Jalgaon highlights two such professional opportunities. Interested candidates specialising in medical and health administration disciplines may find this useful, especially those seeking mid-level public-health roles with significant on-ground responsibilities.
Overview of the Opportunity
NHM Jalgaon has opened two positions for Public Health Managers, one reserved for SC and one reserved category. These are contractual roles implemented under the National Health Mission and the 15th Finance Commission programs
Qualifications & Skills
Professionals from the following backgrounds generally fit the requirements for these roles:
- MBBS
- Any medical graduate (such as BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, BDS, BPTH, Nursing Basic/PB B.Sc)
- B.Pharm
- Along with MPE/MME/MBA in Healthcare Administration
These qualification pathways reflect the multidisciplinary nature of public-health program management.
For this recruitment cycle, NHM Jalgaon follows standard age norms:
Up to 38 years for open-category candidates
Up to 43 years for reserved-category candidates
NHM-working employees may receive an additional 5-year relaxation
For retired MBBS specialists, the upper age limit is 70 years
Candidates must be medically fit and should not have criminal cases registered. Preference is usually given to applicants with higher qualifications or relevant field experience.
Experience specifically under government, semi-government, or NHM programs is typically prioritized during merit evaluation.
The consolidated monthly honorarium for the Public Health Manager role is ₹32,000. Since these are contractual roles, they do not carry rights to permanent government service.
Applications are being accepted from 20/11/2025 to 27/11/2025 during office hours at:
Chief Medical Officer’s Office,
Shahu Hospital, Shahu Nagar, Jalgaon.
General points candidates should be aware of:
- Only applications received within the specified window are considered.
- Separate applications must be submitted if applying for multiple roles.
- Open-category candidates must attach a ₹150 demand draft, and reserved-category candidates a ₹100 demand draft, payable to: “Corporation Integrated Health and Family Welfare Society Jalgaon Account.”
- Applications received late or by post will not be accepted.
- NHM may modify the number of openings as per administrative needs.
- A waiting list of 50% of total posts will also be maintained.
- For roles requiring skill tests, these will be conducted before issuing appointment orders.
All updates related to this recruitment cycle will be published periodically on the NHM Jalgaon website (jcmc.gov.in).
Why This Role Matters
Public Health Managers are central to the functioning of urban health missions. They help:
- Implement national and state health schemes
- Improve outreach and community engagement
- Strengthen reporting and data management systems
- Oversee field teams and health centres
- Coordinate with district and state health authorities
In cities like Jalgaon, which are expanding public health infrastructure through state and central funding, this role is becoming increasingly significant.
Candidates interested in leadership-oriented public health roles within a government-supported environment may find this an excellent opportunity. NHM Jalgaon’s recruitment reflects a broader trend of increasing investment in urban health systems across Maharashtra.
For detailed instructions, application formats, and updates, candidates should refer to the official notifications published on the NHM Jalgaon portal.
