National Health Mission – Tamil Nadu

Terms of Reference for State Consultant – Legal

Name of the
National Health Mission – Tamil Nadu
Organisation
Reporting Officer Mission Director, National Health Mission – TN

Name of the Position State Consultant – Legal

Number of Positions One (1)

Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu

National Health Mission – Tamil Nadu is seeking applications from eligible candidates for
one position of State Consultant, Legal for its State Programme Management Unit at
Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Qualifications required:

Essential: Minimum qualification of a degree in Law from a recognized University;

Desirable: 2-3 years of experience of handling cases in District Court / High Court /
Supreme Court.

Knowledge and skills:

 Capability to function collaboratively and productively, in a multidisciplinary

environment
 Ability to represent the organization in interactions with Central & State
Government, and other stakeholders
 Track record of implementing innovative ideas and schemes in day to day
working. d. Ability and willingness to travel extensively.
 Interpersonal and management skills with ability to work in a deadlinedriven
environment.
 Possess team working capability
 Good command over MS-Office/internet h. Good communication skills in English
and Tamil, both written and verbal. Perform expected duties under direct
supervision of the State Nodal officer – Tobacco Control.

Job Description:

a) The Legal Consultant will assist State Tobacco Control Cell and provide
infrastructural support for handling issues related to law and policy to ensure
effective implementation of the Tobacco Control Laws and Framework
Convention on Tobacco Control.

b) To pro-actively monitor all legal issues and judicial cases in the area of tobacco
and assist in briefing the Senior Counsel about the cases.
 c) To assist in drafting of replies to various judicial cases and RTI applications related
to tobacco.

d) Conduct workshops for law enforcers/ NGOs and others.

e) To maintain follow ups of all cases, case files and tracking court hearings to ensure
timely and effective action.

f) To collate information on violation under the Tobacco Control Act and report the
same.

g) To network with related civil society groups and advocating for strong tobacco
control policies.

h) To undertake any other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

i) To work relating all legal works related to National Health Mission

j) Any work allotted by the Program Officer

k) No. of Position: One

Mode of Recruitment:

The Consultant shall be engaged through Contract / Outsourcing mode for a period of 11
months. The Consultant’s first term (11 months) will be on probation. Subject to
satisfactory performance, the Consultant will be continued for the subsequent terms.

Termination:

The contract can be terminated by either party giving a notice of one month in writing.

Remuneration:

Rs. 45,000.00 with qualification/ experience with provision for annual increment as per
NHM – TN Norms.

Period of contract:

11 months - extendable based on annual performance evaluation.

Age Limit: Not above 45 years of age (as on last date of receiving of applications).

Candidates selected in this interview could be considered for other vacant positions at
NHM-TN requiring similar skill sets and at appropriate level.

Please ensure to mention post applied for on the application form, without which the
application form will not be accepted.