Vijayanagara District — MHU Recruitment (PM-JANMAN / DA-JGUA)
District Health & Family Welfare, Office of the District TB Elimination Officer (DTO), Vijayanagara, invites applications on a short-term contract to operate Mobile Health Units (MHU) in remote areas. Engagement is for September 2025 to March 2026 (7 months), with possible continuation in FY 2026–27 as per Government guidelines.
Positions advertised: Staff Nurse and Laboratory Technician. Selection follows merit/roster and document verification.
Recruitment — Quick Overview
Laboratory Technician: ₹20,000 / month
Tip: Use a clear subject line when emailing (e.g., “Application — MHU Staff Nurse” / “Application — MHU Lab Technician”) and attach legible PDF scans.
Eligibility Criteria
A) Staff Nurse (MHU)
- Qualification: GNM / B.Sc Nursing
- Registration: Karnataka Nursing Council (active)
- Experience: Minimum 2 years after qualification
B) Laboratory Technician (MHU)
- PUC (Science) with DMLT 2-year/3-year or equivalent
- Karnataka Paramedical Board registration (active)
Documents to Attach
- Recent passport-size photo
- ID proof (Aadhaar/Driving License)
- SSLC/PUC marks cards; Degree/Diploma certificates
- Registration certificate: KNC (Nurse) / Karnataka Paramedical Board (Lab Tech)
- Experience certificate(s) for Staff Nurse
- Caste/Category/Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Bank passbook copy (for honorarium)
How to Apply (Offline / Email)
- Collect the application form from the DTO Office during working hours: District TB Elimination Office, 60-bed MCH Hospital Campus, Hosapete, Vijayanagara.
- Fill the form carefully and attach all required documents.
- Submit the application either:
- In person at the DTO Office, or
- By email (PDF scans) to: dtovijayanagara@gmail.com
- Keep a copy of your submission (acknowledgement/email sent).
Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
Age Limit
Maximum age: 45 years for both positions. Applicable relaxations will follow Government rules.
📅 Important Dates
| Application Form Issue Window | 11 September 2025 to 18 September 2025 |
| Last Date & Time to Submit | 18 September 2025, 5:30 PM |
Submit early to avoid last-minute issues.
📥 Important Links (Official)
Tenure, Work Locations & Selection
- Tenure: September 2025 – March 2026 (7 months), extendable subject to Government approval.
- Work nature: Field-based service via Mobile Health Units in remote/low-access habitations; basic diagnostics, counselling and referral.
- Selection: Merit/roster; final appointment after original document verification.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Missing mandatory registration certificates (KNC/Paramedical Board)
- Illegible or incomplete document scans
- Mismatch in name/address across ID, certificates and bank details
- Submitting after the deadline
Role Responsibilities
Staff Nurse (MHU)
The Staff Nurse is the clinical anchor of the Mobile Health Unit. A typical day begins with preparing the vehicle clinic—checking basic supplies, validating drug stock, emergency kit, and ensuring registers and consent forms are ready. At the outreach point, the nurse conducts quick triage and records vitals, prioritising the elderly, pregnant women, children, and patients with fever or respiratory symptoms. Under the direction of the medical supervisor’s standing orders, the nurse provides basic nursing care such as wound dressing, oral and topical medication administration, and first-aid for minor ailments; complicated cases are stabilised and referred to the nearest PHC/CHC. The role includes counselling for maternal and child health, nutrition, anaemia, menstrual hygiene, and adherence to treatment for TB, diabetes, hypertension and other NCDs. The nurse also supports immunisation sessions scheduled by the department, maintains treatment and referral registers, explains danger signs to caregivers, and coordinates transport or follow-up where needed. Before leaving the site, the nurse completes documentation, updates HMIS/line lists as instructed, and reviews community feedback to plan the next visit.
Laboratory Technician (MHU)
The Laboratory Technician ensures reliable point-of-care diagnostics in the field. Responsibilities include preparing the testing area, performing daily instrument checks, and maintaining a clean workflow that meets biosafety standards. The LT collects and labels samples correctly, follows aseptic technique, and conducts basic tests as per programme protocols—such as random blood sugar, haemoglobin screening, urine routine, malaria rapid tests, and other approved kits. For TB or specialised investigations, the LT performs sputum collection, ensures leak-proof packaging, maintains a clear chain-of-custody, and coordinates transport to the designated laboratory. Quality control is a core duty: the LT verifies kit expiry, calibrates devices where applicable, runs control tests as required, and records results neatly in lab registers and electronic formats. Biomedical waste is segregated and disposed of as per guidelines. At day’s end, the LT reconciles stock, prepares a brief report for the team lead, and flags any unusual clusters or results that need rapid public-health action.
Teamwork, Community Interface & Reporting
Both roles work as one unit with the driver/attender and field facilitators to keep the MHU punctual and patient-friendly. They help the team follow the daily route plan, set up a shaded, queue-managed waiting area, and ensure privacy during examinations and sample collection. Clear and compassionate communication with village leaders, ASHAs, and anganwadi staff is essential to mobilise priority groups and to arrange follow-up for referrals. After each session, the team compiles a short summary—footfall by age/sex, services delivered, tests done, medicines issued, and referrals made—so that district supervisors can monitor coverage and plan repeat visits. Regular housekeeping of records, timely indents for consumables, and a culture of safety and respect for patients are considered part of daily professional conduct in the MHU.
