🏥 Temporary Healthcare Jobs Tamil Nadu
Temporary healthcare jobs are contract-based roles (3 months to 1 year), offered by:
- Government health departments (NHM, DHS, MRB)
- Private hospitals & clinics
- Home-care and diagnostic services
- NGOs and emergency medical camps
They help meet staff shortages, seasonal needs, or project-based appointments, especially in rural areas, urban PHCs, and during health drives (fever camps, vaccination drives, etc.)
✅ Popular Temporary Healthcare Job Roles
| Role | Qualification | Hiring Places |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse (Contract) | ANM / GNM / B.Sc Nursing | Govt hospitals, PHCs, NHM projects |
| Lab Technician | DMLT / BMLT | Labs, blood banks, PHCs |
| Pharmacist (Temporary) | D.Pharm / B.Pharm | Government & private hospitals |
| Medical Officer (MBBS) | MBBS + TNMC Regn. | RBSK, PHC, Urban Health Centers |
| Multipurpose Health Worker (MPHW) | 12th + MPHW certificate | Govt health programs |
| Patient Care Assistant / Ward Boy | 10th Pass / Experience | Hospitals, home care, camps |
| Data Entry Operator (Health) | Any degree + typing skills | MRB/DHS projects, hospitals |
🕒 Contract Duration
- 🔹 3 to 6 months (short-term)
- 🔹 11 months (typical NHM/DHS contracts)
- 🔹 Renewable based on performance and project extension
💰 Salary Range (Monthly) – Approx.
| Job Role | Salary (₹/Month) |
|---|---|
| Staff Nurse (Govt Contract) | ₹14,000 – ₹22,000 |
| Lab Technician | ₹12,000 – ₹18,000 |
| Pharmacist (DHS/NHM) | ₹12,000 – ₹16,000 |
| MPHW / Assistant | ₹8,000 – ₹12,000 |
| Medical Officer | ₹40,000 – ₹65,000 |
| DEO / Admin Staff | ₹9,000 – ₹13,000 |
⚠️ Private hospital roles may vary. Some pay per day or per shift.
📍 Where These Jobs Are Offered
- District Government Hospitals (GHs)
- PHCs (Primary Health Centres)
- Urban Health Centres (UHCs)
- Private hospitals (filling short-term staff gaps)
- Health NGOs & mobile medical units
- Home care agencies (Portea, Nightingales, etc.)
🏢 Recruitment Authorities (Government Jobs)
- TN MRB – Tamil Nadu Medical Recruitment Board
📌 Website: www.mrb.tn.gov.in - DHS (District Health Society) – For each district
🔎 Check local collectorate website or notice board - NHM Tamil Nadu – Contract jobs for medical and paramedical staff
📌 Website: nhm.tn.gov.in
📞 Where to Apply for Private Sector Temporary Jobs
- Private hospitals (walk-in or HR contacts)
- Job apps: Apna, WorkIndia, Indeed, OLX Jobs
- Staffing agencies:
- Visionary RCM (VRCM) – Chennai, Coimbatore
- SS Manpower – Salem, Madurai
- TeamLease & Quess Corp – Tamil Nadu-wide
📋 Required Documents
- Nursing Council / Pharmacy Council Registration (if applicable)
- Aadhaar, Educational Certificates, Photos
- Updated Resume
- Experience Letter (if any)