Name of the post

Junior Medical Officer (Consultant)

Project(s) under which the posts are being engaged

1. JMO (Consultant - Medical) UR-2 (project titled Capacity Building for undertaking the Phase-III randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of VPM1002 and Mw (MIP) vaccines in preventing TB in healthy household contacts of new pulmonary TB patients funded by ICMR

2. JMO (Consultant - Medical) UR-1 (project titled A phase IIB open label, parallel, randomized controlled clinical trial to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and anti-bacterial activity of high dose Rifampicin versus conventional dose of Rifampicin along with standard anti-tubercular therapy (ATT) in drug sensitive adult patients of PTB funded by ICMR

3. JMO (Consultant - Medical) OBC-1 (project titled A phase IIB open label randomized controlled clinical trial to evaluate the Anti-bacterial activity, pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability of Metformin when given along with Rifampicin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide and Ethambutol in adults with newly diagnosed sputum positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis: an 8 week study (METRIF STUDY) funded by ICMR

4. JMO (Medical) UR-1 (project titled STREAM-STAGE II study)

Place of posting

Chennai

Number of posts

5 posts (UR-4, OBC-1)

Essential qualification

MBBS degree from a recognized university

Desirable

Any Postgraduate degree/Diploma (MD/MS/DNB/Diploma) in Medical Sciences. Previous experience in conduct of Randomised Clinical Trials.

Age limit

Not exceeding 35 years.

*Age relaxation as per GOI norms. OBC candidates will have to produce certificate as per GOI format.

Emoluments

Consolidated salary Rs.60,000/- p.m. 6 M,875/-p

Nature of Duties

Patient recruitment, enrolment, clinical management and monitoring of study participants; Generating and submission of SAE forms and toxicity reports to IEC/sponsor; and Overall responsible for co-ordination of study/research activities with the sponsors and carry out the study as per study protocol.

Duration

Initially for a period of one year

Venue

Date of Walk-in-Interview/Written Test

Reporting time

National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai 600 031

30/05/2018 (Wednesday)

9.00 AM TO 10.00 AM

(interview from 11.00 AM onwards)

Name of the post

Junior Nurse

Project(s) under which the posts are being engaged

Capacity Building for undertaking the Phase-III randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of VPM1002 and Mw (MIP) vaccines in preventing TB in healthy household contacts of new pulmonary TB patients

Place of posting

Chennai

Number of posts

2 (two) - UR

Essential qualification

High school or equivalent with science subjects plus certificate course in ANM with five years experience from a recognized institute/board

Desirable

Diploma in Nursing with experience of working as staff Nurse in a recognized hospital or medical institute.

Age limit

Not exceeding 28 years

Emoluments

Consolidated salary Rs 17,520/- p m

Nature of Duties

To conduct clinical assessment and collect samples from study participants.

Duration

One year

Venue

Date of Walk-in-Interview/Written Test

Reporting time

National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis

No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai 31

31/05/2018 (Thursday)

9.00 AM TO 10.00 AM

(written test/interview from 11:00 am onwards)

Name of the post

1. Project Technical Officer (Med Social Worker)

2. Project Technical Officer (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)

Project(s) under which the posts are being engaged

1. PTO(MSW) UR-1 (project titled Capacity Building for undertaking the Phase-III randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of VPM1002 and Mw (MIP) vaccines in preventing TB in healthy household contacts of new pulmonary TB patients)

2. PTO (MSW)-OBC-1* (project titled A phase IIB open label, parallel, randomized controlled clinical trial to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and anti-bacterial activity of high dose Rifampicin versus conventional dose of Rifampicin along with standard anti-tubercular therapy (ATT) in drug sensitive adult patients of PTB)

3. PTO (MSW) UR-1 (project titled A phase IIB open label randomized controlled clinical trial to evaluate the Anti-bacterial activity, pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability of Metformin when given along with Rifampicin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide and Ethambutol in adults with newly diagnosed sputum positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis: an 8 week study (METRIF STUDY)

4. PTO (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) SC-1* (project titled Monitoring and evaluation of the TB free Chennai initiative) funded by UNOPS

Place of posting

Chennai

Number of posts

4 (Four)-UR-2, SC-1*, OBC-1*

Essential qualification

For PTO(MSW)

Graduate in Science from a recognized University with three years work experience in Medical Social Works from a recognised Institution OR Masters degree in Medical Social Works/Sociology.

For PTO(Epidemiology/Biostatistics)

Graduate in Biostatistics or Life Science from a recognized University with three years work experience from a recognized institute OR Masters degree in Epidemiology/Public Health/Biostatistics

Age limit

Not exceeding 30 years

*Age relaxation as per GOI norms. OBC candidates will have to produce certificate as per GOI format.

Emoluments

Consolidated salary Rs.30,441/- p m

Nature of duties

To facilitate screening of study participants, Informed consent process Retention of study participants and monitor patient adherence. To help in defaulter retrieval by doing home visits .To monitor drug intake and counsel patient regarding the study procedures.

(For Epidemiologist/Biostatistician, the work includes collection of data for monitoring and evaluation of TB free Chennai initiative programme)

Duration

Initially for a period of one year

Venue

Date of Walk-in-Interview/Written Test

Reporting time

National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis

No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai 600 031

01/06/2018 (Friday)

9.00 AM TO 10.00 AM

(written test/interview from 11.00 AM onwards)

Name of the post

Project Technician III (Field Worker)

Project(s) under which the posts are being engaged

1. PT-III(FW) UR-1, OBC-1 (project titled Capacity Building for undertaking the Phase-III randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of VPM1002 and Mw (MIP) vaccines in preventing TB in healthy household contacts of new pulmonary TB patients)

2. PT-III(FW) UR-1, SC-1 (project titled A phase IIB open label, parallel, randomized controlled clinical trial to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and anti-bacterial activity of high dose Rifampicin versus conventional dose of Rifampicin along with standard anti-tubercular therapy (ATT) in drug sensitive adult patients of PTB)

3. PT-III(FW) UR-2 (project titled A phase IIB open label randomized controlled clinical trial to evaluate the Anti-bacterial activity, pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability of Metformin when given along with Rifampicin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide and Ethambutol in adults with newly diagnosed sputum positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis: an 8 week study (METRIF STUDY)

4. PT-III(FW) UR-3, OBC-2, SC-1 (project titled A randomized pragmatic open-label trial to evaluate the effect of three months of high dose Rifapentine plus isoniazid administered as single round or given annually in HIV-positive individuals (WHIP-TB India budget)

Place of posting

Chennai

Number of posts

12 (Twelve) posts UR-7, SC-2*,OBC-3*

Essential qualification

12th pass in science subjects with two years field experience in Health sciences in a recognised organization/institute

OR

BSc with minimum six months field experience in Health Sciences

Desirable

Degree with one year field experience in health science. Knowledge of Computer applications - Microsoft word, excel ,power point and usage of tablets for data collection

Age limit

Not exceeding 30 years

*Age relaxation as per GOI norms. OBC candidates will have to produce certificate as per GOI format.

Emoluments

Consolidated salary Rs.17,520/- p m

Nature of duties

To travel to all referral centres and recruit patients for the clinical trial and to data collection. To do weekly/monthly visits to remind patient regarding sputum collection and also do defaulter retrieval.

Duration

Initially for a period of one year

Venue

Date of Walk-in-Interview/Written Test

Reporting time

National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis

No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai 600 031

05/06/2018 (Tuesday)

9.00 AM TO 10.00 AM

(written test/interview from 11.00 AM onwards)

Name of the post

Project Technician III (Laboratory Technician)

Project(s) under which the posts are being engaged

1. PT-III(LT) UR-1, OBC-1 (project titled Capacity Building for undertaking the Phase-III randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of VPM1002 and Mw (MIP) vaccines in preventing TB in healthy household contacts of new pulmonary TB patients)

2. PT-III(LT)-Bacteriology UR-1 (project titled A phase IIB open label, parallel, randomized controlled clinical trial to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and anti-bacterial activity of high dose Rifampicin versus conventional dose of

Rifampicin along with standard anti-tubercular therapy (ATT) in drug sensitive adult patients of PTB)

3. PT-III(LT) UR-1 (project titled A phase IIB open label randomized controlled clinical trial to evaluate the Anti-bacterial activity, pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability of Metformin when given along with Rifampicin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide and Ethambutol in adults with newly diagnosed sputum positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis: an 8 week study (METRIF STUDY)

Place of posting

Chennai

Number of posts

4 (Four) OBC-1*, UR-3

Essential qualification

12th pass in science subjects with any one of the following:

(i) Two years Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

(ii) One year Diploma in Med Laboratory Technology with one year laboratory experience in a recognised organization/institution

(iii) Two years laboratory experience in a government recognised organisation/institution

Training and competency in AFB smear, culture; handling of mycobacterial cultures and drug susceptibility testing of MTB by LJ and MGIT; Knowledge of Microsoft word, excel and power point..

Age limit

Not exceeding 30 years

*Age relaxation as per GOI norms. Candidates must produce OBC certificate as per GOI format.

Emoluments

Consolidated salary Rs.17,520/- p m

Nature of duties

In addition to routine works of Laboratory Technician, should have knowledge on preparation of Reagents for AFB Smear and Specimen Processing, Preparation of media for AFB culture; Culture and DST of MTB by LJ and MGIT; Data compilation in excel and preparation of documents and reports;

Duration

Initially for a period of one year

Venue

Date of Walk-in-Interview/Written Test

Reporting time

National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis

No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai 600 031

06/06/2018 (Wednesday)

9.00 AM TO 10.00 AM

(written test/interview from 11.00 AM onwards)

Name of the post

Data Entry Operator (B)

Project(s) under which the posts are being engaged

1. DEO (B) UR-1, OBC-1* (project titled A phase IIB open label, parallel, randomized controlled clinical trial to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and anti-bacterial activity of high dose Rifampicin versus conventional dose of Rifampicin along with standard anti-tubercular therapy (ATT) in drug sensitive adult patients of PTB)

2. DEO (B) SC-1* (project entitled A randomized pragmatic open-label trial to evaluate the effect of three months of high dose Rifapentine plus isoniazid administered as single round or given annually in HIV-positive individuals (WHIP-TB India budget)

Place of posting

Chennai

Number of posts

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

Essential qualification

Intermediate or 12th pass in science subjects from a recognized board with DOEACC level from a recognized institute and/or two years experience in EDP work in Govt. or any other recognized organization/institute.

Data entry speed of 9500 key depressions per hour on computer to qualify skill test (please note that selection will be based on qualifying the skill test on computer)

Desirable Qualification

Knowledge of computer applications. Experience in data entry for research - clinical trial databases, medical transcription or in the relevant field

Age limit

Not exceeding 28 years

*Age relaxation as per GOI norms. OBC candidates will have to produce certificate as per GOI format.

Emoluments

Consolidated salary Rs.17,520/- p m

Nature of duties

Data Entry, Data processing and Managing trial related data, To generate patient appointment dates along with other study staff and

typing official records. To undertake all administrative works including correspondences, accounting, typing and documentation, filing, handling registers, statement of expenditure and utilisation certificate preparation etc.

Duration

Initially for a period of one year

Venue

Date of Walk-in-Interview/Written Test

Reporting Time

National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis

No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai 600 031

07/06/2018 (Thursday)

9.00 AM TO 10.00 AM

(typing skill test/written test/interview from 11.00 AM onwards)

Name of the post

Senior Research Fellow (study coordinator)

Project under which the posts are being engaged

SRF UR-1* (project entitled A randomized pragmatic open-label trial to evaluate the effect of three months of high dose Rifapentine plus isoniazid administered as single round or given annually in HIV-positive individuals (WHIP-TB India budget)

Place of posting

Chennai

Number of posts

1 (one) - UR

Essential qualification

1st or 2nd Class M.Sc. in Life Science /Biotechnology/Microbiology/ Biochemistry from a recognized University with two years research experience.

Desirable: GATE/GPAT/NET or equivalent examination qualified candidates will have preference

Desirable

Experience in clinical/bacteriological research

Age limit

Not exceeding 35 years.

Emoluments

Consolidated salary Rs.28,000/- + HRA Rs. 6,720/- 6 M,875/-p

Nature of Duties

Overall coordination of the clinical trial activities. To facilitate screening of study participants and informed consenting process. To supervise retention of participants in the study and adherence to study procedures. To monitor drug intake procedures, training and supervision of the field staffs, organise review meetings, assist in compiling the data at regular intervals and writing of reports.

Duration

Initially for a period of one year

Venue

Date of Walk-in-Interview/Written Test

Reporting time

National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai 600 031

08/06/2018 (Friday)

9.00 AM TO 10.00 AM

(interview from 11.00 AM onwards)