Nutritional Counsellor (MTC) – DHS
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 3
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹12,375 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's or Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Home Science (Hons/Pass).
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of work experience in the Health Sector or relevant field.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 21 to 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
DHS Giridih is seeking 3 Nutritional Counsellors for its Malnutrition Treatment Centres to provide expert dietary guidance to patients and families. The role offers a salary of ₹12,375 and requires a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Home Science. This is a rewarding career path for those passionate about combating malnutrition and improving community health through education.
- A degree in Food and Nutrition or Home Science is essential for this counseling role.
- Candidates with one year of experience in the health sector will be preferred.
- Fluency in local languages and good communication skills are highly desirable.
- The role involves working in a team environment to manage malnutrition cases.
- Preference will be given to female candidates for this specific position.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹12,375.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Academic Merit Written Test Skill Test Interview (where applicable)
Application Fees
General/OBC: ₹400 SC/ST: ₹200
Reservation
Reservation benefits are applicable as per Jharkhand State Government rules for local residents.
Candidates must provide valid caste and residential certificates to claim reservation.
How to Apply
- Download the application form from the official website giridih.nic.in.
- Fill in all the required details accurately in the prescribed format.
- Attach self-attested copies of all educational, experience, and category certificates.
- Include two recent passport-sized photographs and a self-addressed envelope (24x10 cm) with required postage.
- Prepare a Demand Draft for the application fee in favor of 'District Health Society, Giridih'.
- Send the complete application packet to the Civil Surgeon-cum-Chief Medical Officer, Giridih via Registered Post or Speed Post.
- Ensure the application reaches the office by 12 August 2026, 5:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
The monthly salary for the Nutritional Counsellor (MTC) position is ₹12,375.
Master's or Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Home Science.
One year of work experience in the health sector or a relevant field is required.
