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NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN TUBERCULOSIS

(Formerly Tuberculosis Research Centre)

Indian Council of Medical Research

Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

(Government of India)

#1, Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai 600031

No. NIRT/PROJ/RECTT//2018-19 Dt: 17.01.2019

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey is a time bound activity and NIRT is taking crucial role towards making a TB FREE India by undertaking various activities on mission mode. Under this initiative, NIRT has recently launched a project titled National survey for state-wise prevalence of microbiologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis in India to carry out activities nation-wide.

For the smooth and successful functioning of the project, applications from suitable and willing candidates are invited to appear for a walk-in-interview for the following posts purely contractual basis on short-term duration on a consolidate salary, as detailed under:

Name of the post	Scientist C (Medical)-Survey Monitors
Number of posts	3(three) - UR
Essential qualification	MBBS degree recognized by MCI or equivalent degree from recognized University with Post graduate degree (MD//DNB/MPH/MAE) from recognized university with one (1) year R&D / teaching experience in relevant subjects from recognized institution or MBBS degree recognized by MCI or equivalent degree from recognized University with Postgraduate diploma from recognized university with (2) years R&D/ teaching experience in relevant subject from recognized institution or MBBS degree recognized by MCI or equivalent degree from recognized University with four (4) years R&D/ teaching experience in the relevant subjects after MBBS degree .
Desirable Qualification	1. Doctorate or MD or Master degree in the relevant subject (Community Medicine/ Preventive & Social Medicine/ Paediatrics/ Medicine/ Tropical Medicine/ Community Health Administration/Health Administration/ Family Medicine/ Epidemiology/ Public Health) from a recognized university. 2. Additional: Post doctoral research/teaching experience in relevant subjects in recognized institute(s). 3. Knowledge of Computer Applications or Business Intelligence tools /Data Management. 4. Minimum one-year experience in RNTCP.
Job Description	1. Get trained in Protocol of National TB Prevalence Survey, India as well as SOPs and training manuals

	2. Supervise and monitor Field Survey Teams in structured way as per SOPs 3. Assist Project Management Unit in training & sensitizations of various stake holders at various level as well, as other preparatory activities for the survey 4. Coordinate with Survey Team and State / local RNTCP team / National regional Institutes in establishing cluster survey activities 5. Create regular reports on survey activities and give feedback to Survey Team and appraise Nodal officer for Survey at National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis and other Stakeholders 6. Coordination with states for organizing training required for Survey 7. Ensure timely completion of ongoing and pending activities Any other job as assigned by PI.
Age limit	Not exceeding 40 years.
Emoluments	Consolidated salary Rs.72,325/- p.m. (inclusive of HRA) (TA/DA allowance for outstation field visits as per ICMR rules will be paid additionally)p
Duration	Initial Contract for the Posting is for one year which can be extended to 6 months or till the completion of the project.
Venue	National Institute For Research in Tuberculosis No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai 600 031
Date of Walk-in-Interview	01.02.2019
Reporting time	9.00 AM TO 10.00 AM (Interview from 11.00 AM onwards)

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES:

1. The Candidates are expected to have a good knowledge on the book titled Tuberculosis prevalence surveys: a handbook for working in this survey, please download the following:. https://www.who.int/tb/advisory_bodies/impact_measurement_taskforce/resources_documents/thelimebook/en/

2. Age relaxation is admissible in respect of SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government of India Rules in respect of the posts reserved for those categories. Age concession to the extent of service rendered in other research projects will also be admissible for experienced persons.

3. Bring the filled in application with one set of photo copy of qualification and experience. Incomplete application or application without supportive evidence asked for, shall be summarily rejected

4. 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

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

6. No-Objection certificate from the current employer/PI((for Govt./AB/PSU Servants only).

7. All posts are contractual for the duration offered on a short-term engagement on a consolidated salary as detailed against each posts. The appointment is likely to be continued after every specific period of time subject to satisfactory performance of respective P.I of the project and subject to approval of Director to a maximum upto the end of the project.

8. Since the appointment of all the posts are under project funded by different agencies, the incumbents selected will have no claim for regular appointments under NIRT/ICMR or continuation of his/her services in the same project of any other project.

9. TA/DA will not be paid for attending the written test/interview.

10. The institute reserves the right to fill up or not to fill the advertised posts even after conducting walk-in-interview/test.

11. Any further information may be downloaded from ICMR-NIRT website which will be

updated from time to time.

12. Date of Walk-in Interview/written test may be changed due to administrative reasons,

hence, candidates are advised to check website before appearing Walk-in Interview.

13. 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.

Interested candidates fulfilling the required qualification may download the prescribed application form from the website www.nirt.res.in and walk-in on the date and time mentioned above, i.e at National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, 1 Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai 600 031 to attend the walk-in-written test/interview at the venue mentioned above. The filled-in application along with self-attested copies of all credentials in support of educational qualifications, age, caste/community and affixing a colour passport size photograph on the application form should be carried with while reporting for walk-in. Original Certificates of all these credentials should also be carried with for verification.

A fee of Rs.100/- drawn in favour of Director, NIRT, Chennai by way of demand draft from any Nationalized bank payable at Chennai should be enclosed with the application. However, SC/ST, physically disabled and women candidates are exempted from payment of fees subject to production of valid certificate.

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DIRECTOR