Become an Assessor
NABH Assessors are qualified professionals who are formally trained and certified to evaluate healthcare organisations against defined accreditation and certification standards. They play a pivotal role in ensuring that institutions uphold the highest levels of quality and patient safety. Becoming an assessor offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of healthcare delivery across the country. In addition to professional recognition, assessors benefit from structured training, exposure to diverse healthcare settings, and the chance to engage with a nationwide network of quality experts—fostering both personal and career growth.
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Overview
- Contribute to Quality Healthcare – As an NABH assessor, you play a direct role in
- Ensuring hospitals meet quality and safety standards.
- Improving patient outcomes.
- Promoting evidence-based practices across healthcare facilities.
- Professional Recognition and Prestige
- Being an NABH assessor is a mark of expertise and credibility.
- You become part of a prestigious panel recognized nationally.
- It boosts your professional profile in healthcare administration and quality management.
- Continuous Learning
- Exposure to a wide range of healthcare setups (public, private, multispecialty, etc.).
- Understand and evaluate best practices across various hospitals.
- Stay updated with evolving standards and innovations in healthcare.
- Be a Change Agent
- You’re part of driving India’s healthcare system toward global benchmarks.
- Expand Your Knowledge and Skills
- Assessor training and field assessments expose you to best practices, innovative systems, and varied hospital environments, enhancing your knowledge in healthcare management and quality improvement.
- Networking Opportunities
- You engage with a diverse community of healthcare professionals, administrators, and quality experts, building strong professional connections across India.
- Serve as a National Resource
- By supporting NABH’s mission, you become a key resource in national healthcare quality initiatives, helping shape the future of Indian healthcare.
The candidate must demonstrate
Thorough Knowledge of NABH Standards – Demonstrates a deep understanding of the NABH Hospital Accreditation Standards (5th and 6th Editions), including their intent, implementation requirements, and evaluation methodology.
Strong Ethical Integrity – Maintains the highest standards of honesty, objectivity, and impartiality. Avoids conflicts of interest and ensures fairness in all assessment activities.
Analytical and Observational Skills – Possesses the ability to critically analyze systems, identify gaps, and assess compliance through documentation review, staff interviews, and on-site observations.
Effective Communication Skills – Communicates findings clearly, respectfully, and constructively with all levels of hospital staff, both verbally and in written reports.
Professionalism and Confidentiality – Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, appearance, and demeanor. Upholds confidentiality and respects the sensitive nature of healthcare information.
Time Management and Organization – Efficiently plans and conducts assessments within defined timeframes, maintaining thoroughness without compromising timelines.
Team Collaboration –Works collaboratively with co-assessors and hospital personnel, contributing to a positive and productive assessment environment.
Adaptability and Problem-Solving –Adapts to diverse healthcare settings and dynamically addresses unforeseen challenges during the assessment process.
Commitment to Continuous Learning – Engages in ongoing professional development to stay updated with the latest in healthcare quality, patient safety, and accreditation standards.
Report Writing Skills – Prepares clear, concise, and evidence-based assessment reports that accurately reflect the findings and support accreditation decisions.
FAQs
The NABH Assessor Training Programme is a comprehensive in-person course conducted over 3 to 5 days (depending on the specific programme). It is designed to train and evaluate healthcare professionals aspiring to become NABH Assessors. The programme includes interactive sessions, practical exercises, and concludes with a final examination to assess participants’ understanding and readiness.
The eligibility criteria for each program are outlined in detail in the respective advertisement.
It is desirable to attend Programme on Implementation (POI) by NABH on NABH standards before applying.
You can apply for assessor training programs online through the NABH website using the provided link.
NABH screens your application to ensure you meet eligibility criteria.The shortlisted eligible candidate is called for virtual interaction. Final selection is based on the outcome of these interactions.
The training covers NABH standards, assessment methodology, scoring, ethics, and includes exercises, case studies, and a final written exam.
You must successfully pass the daily evaluation, including a written exam and group assessments.
As an observer, you will participate in hospital assessments under the guidance of a principal assessor to gain field experience.
After successful performance in the observerships, NABH may empanel you as NABH Assessor.
Successful completion of training does not guarantee empanelment. NABH will empanel only those who meet the final evaluation criteria.
Yes. Assessors must attend refresher trainings, maintain assessment quality, and adhere to NABH’s code of conduct to remain active.
NABH prefers candidates working in NABH accredited/certified or government hospitals and preferably part of the Quality Team.
Applicants may be nominated by their Head of Organization, MD, or CEO from an accredited/certified or government hospital.
Only the final shortlisted candidates will be required to make the payment depending upon the assessor course.
₹25,000 + GST (18%) for Hospital accreditation program course.
₹15,000 + GST (18%) for Entry level certification program course
Approximately 50 participants are selected for each training course. NABH Secretariat will maintain a repository of all the applicants for the purpose of considering the eligible candidates for future programs.
Candidates who did not qualify in previous trainings may reapply.
No. Any association with other accreditation bodies will lead to automatic disqualification.
The participants are required to make their own arrangements.
NABH reserves full rights to accept/reject applications based on their operational requirements and discretion.