Recruitment for scientist

Indian Council Of Medical Research

National Institute of Epidemiology (INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH)

R-127, Second Main Road, TNHB, Ayapakkam, Chennai 600 077

Telephone: 044-26136311, 044-26136260

Online applications are invited upto 22.08.2016 for the following posts on contract basis under various projects, as detailed below:

Name of the post

Scientist D (Medical)

Number of posts

One (UR)

Project

Model Rural Health Research Unit (Attached to Tirunelveli Medical College, at Govt. Primary Health Centre, Kallur, Tirunelveli District, Tamil

Nadu)

Posting at

MRHRU, Tirunelveli.

Essential Qualification

M.B.B.S with post graduate degree (MD/DNB) recognized by MCI with 5 years R&D/Teaching experience.

OR

M.B.B.S degree recognized by MCI and MPH with 6 years R&D/Teaching/Field experience.

OR

M.B.B.S degree recognized by MCI with Post Graduate diploma in Clinical and Paraclinical subjects (preferred Community Medicine/PSM/Public Health) with 6 years R&D/Teaching experience from recognized university.

OR

M.B.B.S degree recognized by MCI from recognized university with 8 years Research/Teaching experience in Public Health/Community Medicine after

M.B.B.S degree with capacity to clinical research and writing proposals/papers.

Desirable Qualification and Experience

  1. Ph.D in Epidemiology or Dr. P.H. from a recognized University for candidates with MBBS degree.

  2. Additional Post Doctoral research (Field/ Medical Research Laboratories)

  3. Knowledge of Computer Applications, Data Management and statistical packages.

/ teaching experience in relevant subjects in recognized institute(s).

Emoluments

Consolidated salary of Rs.60,000/- per month

Notes

  1. MD/MS/Ph.D in the relevant subject shall be treated equivalent to three years experience.

  2. PG Diploma in medical subjects shall be treated as two years experience.

  3. Private practice is not permitted.

Age Limit

No age limit

Nature of Duties

  1. To provide leadership to the team of staff in the MRHRU

  2. Liaise, Coordinate and Facilitate inter-disciplinary research involving Investigators from various health Care Institutions in Research Activities

  3. Assisting the faculty of participating institutions in designing, and developing Research Proposals to seek Funding

  4. Field and laboratory based research activities

  5. Preparing progress reports, activity reports and budgets

  6. Day to Day Administration of MRHRU

  7. Any other Assignments by Director NIE, or Nodal Officers of MRHRU at NIE and Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli.

  1. Travel anywhere in Tamil Nadu/India

  2. Must be able to read, write and speak Tamil fluently.

Name of the post

Scientist-C (Medical)

Number of posts

One (OBC)

Project

Hospital Sentinel Surveillance for S. pneumonia and other Invasive Bacterial

Disease (HBSSPIBD)

Posting at

NIE, Chennai

Essential Qualification

MBBS Degree with Post Graduate qualification (MD/DNB/MPH/MAE) or equivalent from a recognized University / Institute with one (1) year R&D / teaching experience in Community Medicine (Preventive & Social Medicine)

/ Paediatrics / General Medicine / Epidemiology / Public Health.

OR

MBBS Degree with Postgraduate diploma qualification in Community Medicine (Preventive & Social Medicine) / Epidemiology / Public Health / Child Health from a recognized University / Institute with two (2) years R&D

/ teaching experience in the above subjects.

OR

MBBS Degree recognized by MCI or equivalent Degree from a recognized University / Institute with four (4) years R&D / teaching experience in

Community Medicine (Preventive & Social Medicine) / Paediatrics Epidemiology / Public Health after obtaining MBBS Degree.

Desirable Qualification and Experience

  1. Additional Postdoctoral research/ teaching experience in above subjects in recognized institute (s)

  2. Knowledge of MS Office and statistical Packages.

Emoluments

Consolidated salary of Rs.59,108/- + HRA

Notes

  1. MD / PhD in the above subjects shall be treated equivalent to three years experience.

  2. MPH / MAE / MVSc / Postgraduate Diploma in above subjects shall be treated equivalent to two years experience.

*If no candidates is found suitable candidates fulfilling the qualification

and experience for Scientist B will be considered as follows and hence eligible candidates may apply.

Age Limit

No age limit

Duration

6 months (renewable for the project duration subject to performance and

project requirement)

*Scientist B (Medical)

Essential Qualification

MBBS Degree recognized by MCI.

Desirable Qualification and Experience

  1. MD / DNP /MPH / MAE in Community Medicine (Preventive & Social Medicine) / Paediatrics / General Medicine / Epidemiology / Public Health / from a recognized University / Institute.

  2. Knowledge of Computer Applications / Data Management

  3. Experience of field-based health-related research, including field supervision and data collection

Emoluments

Consolidated salary of Rs.55,913/- + HRA

Age Limit

No age limit

Duration

6 months (renewable for the project duration subject to performance and

project requirement)

Nature of Duties

  1. To provide support for planning, managing and implementation of various components of the project

  2. Prepare study protocols/SOPs & training materials

  3. Travel (field visits) to surveillance sites anywhere in India for Monitoring & Evaluation.

  4. Analyze data using statistical software like SPSS, Epi Info, etc.

  5. Responsible for preparation of progress reports and activity reports.

  6. Conduct meetings / workshops / training programs related to the project

h) Any other work assigned by the Director / PI / Co-PI / Superior officer

Name of the post

Scientist-C (Medical)

If no suitable candidate with relevant qualification and/or experience is found for the post of Scientist C (Medical), the post will be downgraded to Scientist B (Medical) with the qualification and experience as mentioned below.

Number of posts

One (UR)

Project

Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory - VRDL

Posting at

NIE, Chennai

Essential Qualification

Scientist-C (Medical)

Post graduate degree (MD/DNB) in community medicine/Preventive and Social Medicine/Public Health recognized by the Medical Council of India with one year R&D/teaching experience.

OR

MBBS degree recognized by MCI with Post graduate diploma in Public Health/Epidemiology with 2 years R&D/teaching experience.

Scientist-B (Medical)

MBBS or 1st class Masters degree in Public Health/Epidemiology from a recognized university.

Desirable Qualification and Experience

  • Research experience in field based health related projects;

  • Experience in data analysis using statistical software;

  • Knowledge of computer applications;

  • Ability to read and write Hindi;

Emoluments

  • Scientist-C (Medical): Consolidated salary of Rs.59,108/- + HRA per month.

  • Scientist-B (Medical): Consolidated salary of Rs.55,913/- + HRA per month.

Age Limit

No age limit

Duration

6 months (renewable for the project duration subject to performance and

project requirement)

Nature of Duties

  • Report to the Principal Investigator of the project.

  • Undertake linkage and coordination with various virology diagnostic laboratories in India.

  • Conduct field visit to various virology diagnostic laboratories in India.

  • Analyze data using statistical software and prepare the reports.

  • Perform any other duty as assigned by the PI from time to time.

Name of the post

Scientist-C (Medical)

Number of posts

One (UR)

Project

Congenital Rubella Syndrome Surveillance in India

Posting at

NIE, Chennai

Essential Qualification

MBBS Degree with Post Graduate qualification (MD/DNB/MPH/MAE) or equivalent from a recognized University / Institute with one (1) year R&D / teaching experience in Community Medicine (Preventive & Social Medicine)

/ Paediatrics / General Medicine / Epidemiology / Public Health.

OR

MBBS Degree with Postgraduate diploma qualification in Community Medicine (Preventive & Social Medicine) / Epidemiology / Public Health / Child Health from a recognized University / Institute with two (2) years R&D

/ teaching experience in the above subjects.

OR

MBBS Degree recognized by MCI or equivalent Degree from a recognized University / Institute with four (4) years R&D / teaching experience in Community Medicine (Preventive & Social Medicine) / Paediatrics

Epidemiology / Public Health after obtaining MBBS Degree.

Desirable Qualification and Experience

  1. Additional Postdoctoral research/ teaching experience in above subjects in recognized institute (s)

  2. Knowledge of MS Office and statistical Packages.

Emoluments

Consolidated salary of Rs.59,108/- + HRA

Notes

  1. MD / PhD in the above subjects shall be treated equivalent to three years experience.

  2. MPH / MAE / MVSc / Postgraduate Diploma in above subjects shall be treated equivalent to two years experience.

**If no candidates is found suitable candidates fulfilling the qualification

and experience for Scientist B will be considered as follows and hence eligible candidates may apply.

Age Limit

No age limit

Duration

6 months (renewable for the project duration subject to performance and

project requirement)

Nature of Duties

  1. To provide support for planning, managing and implementation of various components of the project

  2. Prepare study protocols/SOPs & training materials

  3. Travel (field visits) to surveillance sites anywhere in India for Monitoring & Evaluation.

  4. Analyze data using statistical software like SPSS, Epi Info, etc.

  5. Responsible for preparation of progress reports and activity reports.

  6. Conduct meetings / workshops / training programs related to the project

h) Any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Co-PI/Superior officer

**Scientist B (Medical)

Essential Qualification

MBBS Degree recognized by MCI.

Desirable Qualification and Experience

  1. MD / DNP /MPH / MAE in Community Medicine (Preventive & Social Medicine) / Paediatrics / General Medicine / Epidemiology / Public Health / from a recognized University / Institute.

  2. Knowledge of Computer Applications / Data Management

  3. Experience of field-based health-related research, including field supervision and data collection

Emoluments

Consolidated salary of Rs.55,913/- + HRA

Age Limit

No age limit

Duration

6 months (renewable for the project duration subject to performance and

project requirement)

Nature of Duties

  1. To provide support for planning, managing and implementation of various components of the project

  2. Prepare study protocols/SOPs & training materials

  3. Travel (field visits) to surveillance sites anywhere in India for Monitoring & Evaluation.

  4. Analyze data using statistical software like SPSS, Epi Info, etc.

  5. Responsible for preparation of progress reports and activity reports.

  6. Conduct meetings / workshops / training programs related to the project

i) Any other work assigned by the Director / PI / Co-PI / Superior officer

Name of the post

Scientist B (Statistics) (Non Medical)

Number of posts

One (SC)

Project

Congenital Rubella Syndrome Surveillance in India

Posting at

NIE, Chennai

Essential Qualification

  1. First Class Masters degree in Statistics/ Biostatistics from a recognized university / Institute.

  2. Second class M.Sc.in Statistics / Biostatistics with Ph.D. in Statistics/Biostatistics from a recognized University/Institute.

OR

Desirable Qualification and Experience

  1. Doctorate in Statistics / Biostatistics from a recognised University / Institute (s) in case of (a) above.

  2. Additional Post doctoral research/teaching experience in Statistics / Biostatistics in recognized institute(s)

  3. Knowledge of Computer Applications or Business Intelligence tools/ Data Management.

  4. Two years R & D in health research / Teaching experience in Statistics / Biostatistics after obtaining essential qualification

Emoluments

Consolidated salary of 44,730/- + HRA

Age Limit

No Age limit

Duration

6 months (renewable for the project duration subject to performance and

project requirement)

Nature of Duties

  1. Responsible for data management for the project

  2. Responsible for carrying out statistical analysis using Statistical / epidemiological packages like SPSS / SAS or STATA and EPIINFO / Open Epi, etc

  1. Contribute towards preparation of progress reports and activity reports.

  2. Willingness to travel anywhere in India for monitoring data quality

i) Any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Co-PI/Superior officer

Name of the post

Data entry operator (B)

Number of posts

One (OBC)

Project

Congenital Rubella Syndrome Surveillance in India

Posting at

NIE, Chennai

Essential Qualification

  1. 12th Pass in Science Stream with Mathematics as a subject from

  2. A speed test of not less than 8,000 key depressions per hour through speed test on computer

recognized board, or DOEACC A level from a recognized institute and 2 years experience in EDP work in Govt., Autonomous, PSU, or recognized institution

Or

Bachelors degree in Computer Application/IT/ Computer Science from a recognized Institution/ University.

Desirable Qualification and

Experience

Conversant with various computer programming including MS Word, Excel

and simple statistical packages.

Emoluments

Consolidated salary of Rs.17,040/- per month

Age Limit

No Age limit

Duration

6 months (renewable for the project duration subject to performance and

project requirement)

Nature of Duties

  1. Data entry of the study forms etc.

  2. Administrative work related to the project

Any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Co-PI/Superior officer

Name of the post

Program Coordinator (Scientist D Medical)

Number of posts

One (UR)

Project

Model District for Public Health Preparedness, Surveillance and Response:

Multi-Strategic Integrated Approach in Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, India

Posting at

NIE, Chennai/ Field Office in Tamil Nadu

Essential Qualification

MBBS Degree with Post Graduate qualification (MD/DNB/MPH/MAE) or equivalent from a recognized University / Institute with five years R&D/ teaching experience in Community Medicine (Preventive & Social Medicine)

/ Paediatrics / General Medicine / Tropical Medicine / Community Health Administration / Health Administration / Family Medicine / Epidemiology / Public Health.

OR

MBBS Degree with Postgraduate diploma qualification in Community Medicine (Preventive & Social Medicine) / Tropical Medicine / Community Health Administration / Health Administration / Family Medicine / Epidemiology / Public Health / Child Health or equivalent from a recognized University / Institute with six years R&D / teaching experience in the above subjects.

OR

MBBS Degree recognized by MCI or equivalent degree from recognized University / Institute with 8 years R&D / teaching experience in Community Medicine(Preventive & Social Medicine) / Paediatrics / Community Health

Administration / Health Administration / Epidemiology / Public Health after obtaining MBBS Degree.

Desirable Qualification and Experience

  1. Additional Doctoral / Post-doctoral research / teaching experience in the above subjects in recognized institute(s).

  2. Experience of working in Health sector, ICMR, AYUSH, NRHM, NACO, etc. or in the Scientific Departments / Organisations with experience in project management

  3. Knowledge of Computer Applications or Business Intelligence tools / Data Management.

  4. Working experience in Government sector /Autonomous Body / PSU or any reputed organization in management of research / programme activities

Emoluments

Consolidated salary of Rs.61,770 + HRA

Notes

  1. MD / PhD in the relevant subject shall be treated as equivalent to three years experience.

  2. MPH / MAE / Postgraduate Diploma in above subjects shall be treated equivalent to two years experience.

Age Limit

No age limit

Duration

6 months (renewable for the project duration subject to performance and

project requirements)

Nature of Duties

  1. To provide support for planning, managing and implementation of various components of the project

  2. Coordinate with district level officials in the implementation of the project

  3. To monitor the physical and financial progress of implementation of different components of the project

  4. Prepare the technical reports on status of the programme implementation.

  5. Conduct meetings / workshops / training programs

Any other work assigned by the Director / PI / Co-PI / Superior officer

Name of the post

Scientist C - (Medical) (Public Health) (Approach Coordinator)

Number of posts

Three (3) (UR-1, OBC-1, SC-1)

Project

Model District for Public Health Preparedness, Surveillance and Response:

Multi-Strategic Integrated Approach in Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, India

Posting at

NIE, Chennai/ Field Office in Tamil Nadu

Essential Qualification

MBBS Degree with Post Graduate qualification (MD/DNB/MPH/MAE) or equivalent from a recognized University / Institute with one (1) year R&D / teaching experience in Community Medicine (Preventive & Social Medicine)

/ Paediatrics / General Medicine / Tropical Medicine / Community Health Administration / Health Administration / Family Medicine / Epidemiology / Public Health.

OR

MBBS Degree with Postgraduate diploma qualification in Community Medicine / (Preventive & Social Medicine) / Tropical Medicine / Community Health Administration / Health Administration / Family Medicine / Epidemiology / Public Health / Child Health from a recognized University / Institute with two (2) years R&D / teaching experience in the above subjects.

OR

MBBS Degree recognized by MCI or equivalent Degree from a recognized University / Institute with four (4) years R&D / teaching experience in Community Medicine / (Preventive & Social Medicine) / Paediatrics / Community Health Administration / Health Administration / Epidemiology / Public Health after obtaining MBBS Degree.

OR

B.V.Sc Degree recognized by VCI with five (5) years R&D / Teaching experience in Public Health afer B.V.Sc degree.

Desirable Qualification and Experience

  1. Additional Post doctoral research/ teaching experience in above subjects in recognized institute(s)

  2. Knowledge of Computer Applications / Data Management

Emoluments

Consolidated salary of Rs.59,108/- + HRA

Notes

  1. MD / PhD in the above subjects shall be treated equivalent to three years experience.

  2. MPH / MAE / MVSc / Postgraduate Diploma in above subjects shall be treated equivalent to two years experience.

***If no candidates is found suitable candidates fulfilling the

qualification and experience for Scientist B will be considered as follows and hence eligible candidates may apply.

Age

No age limit

Duration

6 months (renewable for the project duration subject to performance and

project requirement)

Nature of Duties

  1. To provide support for planning, managing and implementation of various components of the project

  2. Coordinate with district level officials in the implementation of the project

  3. Prepare study protocols / SOPs / teaching and training materials

  4. Supervise data collection / project implementation

  5. Analyse data and prepare the technical reports on status of the programme implementation

  6. Conduct meetings / workshops / training programs

  7. Any other work assigned by the Director / PI / Co-PI / Superior officer

***Scientist B - (Medical) (Public Health) (Approach Coordinator)

Essential Qualification

MBBS / B.V.Sc recognized by MCI / VCI respectively.

Desirable Qualification and Experience

  1. MD /MPH / MAE in Public Health / Community Medicine / Preventive and Social Medicine / Epidemiology from a recognized University / Institute.

  2. Knowledge of Computer Applications / Data Management

  3. Experience of field-based health-related research, including field supervision and data collection

d) Proficient to speak and read in Tamil

Emoluments

Consolidated salary of Rs.55,913/- + HRA

Age

No age limit

Duration

6 months (renewable for the project duration subject to performance

and project requirement)

Nature of Duties

  1. Work along with investigators to finalise the protocol for need assessment and surveillance evaluation

  2. Coordinate with various stakeholders

  3. Plan the field work, supervise the field activities

  4. Conduct data analysis and prepare the reports

  5. Any other work assigned by the Director /PI / Co-PI / Superior officer

Name of the post

Project Secretary (Section Officer)

Number of posts

Two (2) (UR-1, SC-1) One each for Establishment and Stores

Project

Model District for Public Health Preparedness, Surveillance and Response:

Multi-Strategic Integrated Approach in Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, India

Posting at

NIE, Chennai/ Field Office Tamil Nadu

Essential Qualification and Experience

Graduate in any subject with 5 years experience in Administration / Stores /

Accounts

Desirable Qualification

Working experience in Govt. Institutes

Emoluments

Consolidated salary of Rs.29,607/- per month.

Age Limit

No age limit

Duration

6 months (renewable for the project duration subject to performance and

project requirement)

Nature of Duties

  1. Recruitment of manpower as per norms

  2. Supervision and guidance of subordinate staff and monitoring of their performance

  3. Preparation of tender documents and comparative statements

  4. Maintenance of store records and monitoring supply/ issue of stores

  5. Project secretarial work

  6. Any other work assigned by the Director /PI / Co-PI or any superior officer

Name of the post

Clerk (Upper division clerk)

Number of posts

Three (3) (UR-1, OBC-1, SC-1)

Project

Model District for Public Health Preparedness, Surveillance and Response:

Multi-Strategic Integrated Approach in Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, India

Posting at

NIE, Chennai/ Field Office Tamil Nadu

Essential Qualification

  1. 12th pass or equivalent from a recognized board with 8 years experience in Accounts/ Administration

  2. A typing speed of 35 WPM in English on computer or 8000 KDPH in English.

Emoluments

Consolidated salary of Rs. 16,188/- per month.

Age

No age limit

Duration

6 months (renewable for the project duration subject to performance and

project requirement)

Nature of Duties

  1. Preparation of budget and utilization statements

  2. Preparation of pay bills & returns

  3. Processing of TA claims

  4. Maintenance of accounts, store records, receipts & issue of stores etc.

  5. Maintenance of service records

  6. Preparation of letters etc.

  7. Any other work assigned by the Director / PI / Co-PI or any superior officer

Instructions to the applicant:

  1. In the online application all the fields should be filled. No field should be left blank. Write Not applicable if any field does not apply to your position

  2. Clear proof of Qualifications, Experience, Caste / Community should be attached. Applications without these required attachments shall be rejected.

  3. Candidates should avoid to upload pictures taken with mobile phone cameras.

  4. Incomplete application or Application without supportive evidence asked for, shall be summarily rejected.

  5. Date / time of written test/ interview will be intimated through email for Eligible/ Shortlisted candidates.

  6. Candidate should submit all certificates / testimonials in original for verification. Candidates who fail to bring the Original Certificates for written test / Interview will not be considered.

  7. Experience certificate should clearly state the nature of work during the period of employment.

  8. Community/ Caste certificate: Candidates applying under OBC category, shall submit attested copy of OBC Non Creamy Layer Certificate in specified format, issued within one year from the closing date of application by the appropriate authority.

  9. No- Objection Certificate from the current employer (for Govt./AB/PSU Servants only).

  10. All posts are Contractual for the duration offered. The appointment may be renewed after every specific period of time subject to satisfactory performance and project requirement.

  11. The incumbents selected will have no claim for regular appointments under NIE/ICMR or continuation of his/her services in any other project.

  12. TA/DA will not be paid by NIE for attending the written test/ interview.

  13. The Institute reserves the right to fill up or not to fill the advertised posts.

  14. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for Interview/Written Test.

The Director / Selection Committee has the right to accept / reject any application without assigning any reason thereof and no recommendation in this matter will be entertained.

Canvassing and bringing pressure in any form for shortlisting, interview and employment will be a disqualification and barred from selection process.

Click the below link or copy paste the following URL in the browser window for online application form

http://www.nie.gov.in/emp_form/

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