The official admission notification for the 6-month Certificate in Community Health (CCH), which will begin in January 2021, has been released by National Health Mission, Assam. After confirming that they match the relevant eligibility requirements, interested and qualified individuals may apply online here.
Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a certificate from the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and be appointed as Community Health Officers (CHOs) in the Sub Centers - Health & Wellness Centers in Assam.
Name of course | Certificate in Community Health (CCH) Course January 2021 |
Number of seats | 660 |
Course duration | 6 months (Full time, theory and hands-on instruction) |
Certificate given out by | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) |
Stipend/ Remuneration During the Course:
Regarding Candidates Who Are In-Service:
* Appropriate Monthly Salary/Recompense + Rs. 10,000/- per month for Fooding / Lodging
For Other Candidates:
* Monthly stipend of Rs. 10,000 plus Rs. 10,000 for Fooding / Lodging
Remuneration: The CHOs will receive Rs. 25,000 per month upon successful completion of the training, and if they are absorbed under NHM, they will also receive performance-based bonuses worth up to Rs. 15,000 per month.
List of CCH Programme Study Centres:
1. SMK Civil Hospital, Nalbari: 60 seats
2. 200 Bedded Civil Hospital, Goalpara: 60 seats
3. Bongaigaon District Hospital, Bongaigaon: 60 seats
4. Mangaldai Civil Hospital, Darrang: 60 seats
5. SM Dev Civil Hospital, Cachar: 60 seats
6. Karimganj Civil Hospital, Karimganj: 60 seats
7. LGB Civil Hospital, Tinsukia: 60 seats
8. Sivasagar Civil Hospital, Sivasagar: 60 seats
9. SKK Civil Hospital, Golaghat: 60 seats
10. North Lakhimpur Civil Hospital, Lakhimpur: 60 seats
11. BP Civil Hospital, Nagaon: 60 seats
Eligibility Criteria of NHM Assam CCH Course 2021
The eligibility criteria for applying for the Certificate Course are as follows:
Educational Qualification: B.Sc.(Nursing) / Post Basic B. Sc Nursing – Registered Nurse Registered Midwife (RNRM) from a recognized Institute / Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a recognized Institute or University from a recognized institute or University / GNM Course Passed & registered with Assam Nurses Midwives’ & Health Visitors” Council.
Age: Less than 35 years of age; however, less than 40 years for the SCs and STs.
* The course is open to any eligible candidate including existing contractual employees of NHM State Health Society.
Selection Procedure for NHM Assam Certificate in Community Health (CCH) Course
* The eligible candidates will be selected based on the aggregate percentage secured by the candidate in the last qualifying degree / diploma.
* The selected candidate has to sign surety bond immediately after the placement in the Programme Study Centre.
NHM CCH Counselling Schedule
Counselling Schedule for NHM Assam Certificate in Community Health (CCH) Course will be declared in due time. The counseling will be done through Zoom teleconferencing as per the official schedule.
Important Dates of NHM Assam Certificate in Community Health CCH) Course
Important Web-Links
Official Notification | Click Here |
Online Application Link | Click Here |
Official Website | Click Here |