NHM Madhya Pradesh District Nutrition Coordinator Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 52 Posts

The National Health Mission Madhya Pradesh (NHM MP), operating under the aegis of the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Madhya Pradesh, has announced a significant recruitment opportunity for healthcare professionals through its latest notification for the year 2026. This recruitment drive aims to engage 52 District Nutrition Coordinators across all districts of Madhya Pradesh on a contractual basis to strengthen the nutritional surveillance and intervention mechanisms under the National Health Mission framework. The National Health Mission, launched by the Government of India, represents one of the largest public health initiatives aimed at providing accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare to rural and urban populations, particularly targeting vulnerable sections of society. Within this broader mission, nutrition plays a critical role, especially in a state like Madhya Pradesh where malnutrition, maternal anemia, child stunting, and micronutrient deficiencies remain pressing public health challenges. The District Nutrition Coordinator positions have been conceptualized to address these challenges by providing dedicated technical and managerial support at the district level. District Nutrition Coordinators serve as the linchpin of nutrition programs implemented under NHM, bridging the gap between policy formulation at the state level and ground-level implementation through health facilities, Anganwadi centers, and community health workers. These professionals are responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating all nutrition-related activities in their respective districts, working in close collaboration with District Health Officers, Chief Medical and Health Officers, District Program Managers, ICDS functionaries, and community stakeholders. The role demands a unique blend of clinical knowledge, public health understanding, program management skills, and community engagement capabilities. District Nutrition Coordinators are expected to analyze district-level nutrition data, identify high-burden areas and vulnerable populations, develop district-specific action plans, coordinate inter-departmental activities (Health, ICDS, Women and Child Development), conduct capacity building of frontline workers, monitor implementation of schemes like POSHAN Abhiyaan and Anemia Mukt Bharat, and ensure convergence of nutrition interventions across multiple platforms. This recruitment notification offers 52 positions spread across all districts of Madhya Pradesh, ensuring that each district receives dedicated nutrition coordination support. The positions are contractual in nature with a tenure of 11 months initially, extendable based on performance and program requirements. The monthly remuneration is fixed at Rs. 36,200, which includes consolidated pay without separate allowances for travel, dearness, or house rent. While the contractual nature and fixed remuneration may seem modest compared to regular government positions, the role provides immense professional satisfaction, field exposure, opportunity to impact public health at scale, and valuable experience in public health program management. The educational qualification requirements reflect the specialized nature of the role. Candidates must possess either a BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery), BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery), or BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery) degree from a recognized university, followed by a Master's degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health or Health Management from a recognized institution. This combination ensures that selected candidates have clinical training as well as public health and management expertise necessary to handle the multifaceted responsibilities of the position. The age bracket for applicants ranges from 21 to 40 years as on the last date of application, with age relaxations available for reserved category candidates as per Government of Madhya Pradesh and Government of India rules. This age range ensures a good mix of fresh graduates with contemporary knowledge and mid-career professionals with practical field experience. The application process is completely online through the MP Online portal (www.mponline.gov.in), which is the official online service delivery platform of the Government of Madhya Pradesh for various citizen services including recruitment applications. Interested and eligible candidates must register on the MP Online portal, fill the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional details, upload scanned copies of required documents including photograph, signature, educational certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), and domicile certificate, pay the prescribed application fee online through debit card, credit card, or net banking, and submit the application before the last date of 05 February 2026. After successful submission, candidates should download and print the application form for future reference. The selection process will be conducted in a transparent and merit-based manner, typically involving screening of applications for eligibility, shortlisting based on academic performance and experience, written examination or computer-based test on subjects related to public health, nutrition, health program management, and general awareness, followed by document verification and possibly personal interview for high-scoring candidates. The exact selection methodology will be detailed in the official notification and subsequent communications from NHM Madhya Pradesh. Selected candidates will be posted in their respective districts as per the allocation list published by NHM MP. They will work under the administrative supervision of the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) or District Program Manager (DPM) of NHM at the district level. The work involves extensive field visits to health facilities, Anganwadi centers, schools, and communities, participation in review meetings and trainings, data compilation and reporting, coordination with multiple departments, and ensuring quality implementation of nutrition interventions as per national and state guidelines.