Health Department / NHM

The District Health Society (DHS), Virudhunagar, under the National Health Mission (NHM), periodically recruits candidates for medical, nursing, paramedical and support positions. The official Virudhunagar District recruitment page confirms that District Health Society recruitments are published through the district administration.
1. Lab Technician
Job role: Laboratory Technician / Lab Technician Grade III
Typical qualification:
DMLT / Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, or
B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology, depending on the notification
Registration with the relevant authority may be required.
Main duties:
Collect blood, urine and other samples
Perform laboratory tests
Operate laboratory equipment
Maintain test records
Follow laboratory safety and infection-control procedures
A previous Virudhunagar DHS recruitment in 2026 included Lab Technician Grade III – 2 posts.
Salary: It varies by specific NHM/DHS notification. A January 2026 Virudhunagar recruitment listing reported salaries in the overall range of ₹8,500–₹23,000 per month for the listed posts.

2. Pharmacist
Job role: Pharmacist
Typical qualification:
D.Pharm or B.Pharm, depending on the post
Registration with the Tamil Nadu Pharmacy Council may be required.
Main duties:
Dispense medicines
Check prescriptions
Maintain medicine stock
Maintain pharmacy records
Explain dosage and basic medicine instructions
Monitor expiry dates
A previous Virudhunagar DHS recruitment included 2 Pharmacist vacancies.
Salary: Depends on the particular NHM/DHS notification and post.

3. Staff Nurse / Nurse
Typical qualification:
GNM / DGNM, or
B.Sc Nursing
Registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council is generally required for nursing posts.
Main duties:
Patient care
Administer medicines
Monitor vital signs
Assist doctors
Maintain patient records
Provide health education
Support vaccination and public-health programmes
A previous Virudhunagar DHS recruitment included 6 Nurse posts.

4. Health Inspector / MPHW
Typical qualification:
12th standard with the required subjects, generally including Biology for relevant posts
MPHW/Health Inspector training from a recognized institution, as specified in the notification.
Main duties:
Monitor public health
Conduct disease-prevention activities
Support vaccination programmes
Inspect sanitation conditions
Conduct community health awareness programmes
Assist in communicable-disease surveillance
A 2026 Virudhunagar DHS recruitment included MPHW/Health Inspector Grade II – 2 posts.

5. Other Health Department opportunities
Virudhunagar DHS recruitments can also include positions such as:
Post
Qualification may include
Medical Officer
MBBS / relevant medical qualification
Audiologist / Speech Therapist
Relevant degree
Radiographer
Relevant diploma/degree
Occupational Therapist
Relevant degree
Special Educator
Relevant qualification
Hospital Worker
Basic educational qualification
ANM
ANM qualification
Senior Treatment Supervisor
Relevant qualification
For example, a June 2026 Virudhunagar DHS notification included Medical Officer, Health Inspector, Hospital Worker, ANM, Radiographer, Senior Treatment Supervisor, Security Guard and Audiologist/Speech Therapist positions.
Job Category: Government Jobs
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Virudhunagar District

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