ICMR-NIE Sero-Surveillance Project Recruitment - Applications Invited

ICMR-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EPIDEMIOLOGY Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India R-127, Second Main Road, TNHB, Ayapakkam, Chennai – 600 077 Telephone: 044-26136311 / 26136251

No. NIE/PE/Advt/August 2020/10

Date: 04.08.2020

VACANCY NOTIFICATION Applications are invited for the project posts mentioned below from the eligible candidates in the prescribed proforma appended below: Last date of submission of application: 24.08.2020 upto 5:00 PM I)

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a) Name of the Project

CoDenChik Study

Mode of submission b) of application

Through Email (Application form along with all supporting documents)

c) Email Id

nieprojectcell@nieicmr.org.in

Name of the post

Project Senior Consultant – I

No. of post

1 (One)

Place of Interview

MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli Establish serial sero-surveillance to monitor the

Name of the Project

trend of SARS-CoV-2, Dengue and Chikungunya infection transmission in the general population, India (CoDenChik Study)

Place of posting

MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli MD/DNB (Community medicine/PSM) OR MBBS

Essential qualification

with PhD (Epidemiology/Public Health) and published papers 1) Five years of experience in teaching/medical

Desirable qualification

research 2) Experience in coordinating/conducting large-

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scale community based health surveys 3) Experience in data handling 4) Knowledge in using statistical software 5) Training in GCP 6) Research publications in peer-reviewed journals Emoluments

Rs.1,00,000/- per month (consolidated)

Age limit

70 years a. Plan, co-ordinate, organize and supervise field and laboratory activities in the study in compliance with GCP guidelines. b. Overall supervision of the study including administrative activities c. Liaise with state and district authorities and various stakeholders of MRHRU in

Nature of Duties

implementing the study and other activities at MRHRU. d. Organize and conduct GCP and GLP training programmes for the staff at MRHRU. e. Prepare progress reports periodically for submission to the sponsor f. Any other work assigned by PI/Nodal Officer/Director

Note Duration

Fully conversant in Tamil (Read, write & speak) One year (Renewable for the project duration subject to performance and project requirement)

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Name of the post

Project Scientist – B (Medical/Non-Medical)

No. of Post & Category

01 (One) (OBC)

Place of Interview

MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli Establish serial sero-surveillance to monitor the

Name of the Project

trend of SARS-CoV-2, Dengue and Chikungunya infection transmission in the general population, India (CoDenChik Study)

Place of posting

MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli

Essential Qualification and Experience

MEDICAL MBBS Degree with one year Research / Teaching experience (OR) MD in PSM from a recognized University NON-MEDICAL BDS degree with one year experience MEDICAL/NON-MEDICAL i) MD / MDS / MPH / MAE / DPH / PhD in Public Health / Community Medicine / Preventive and Social Medicine / Epidemiology from a recognized University ii) Knowledge of Computer Applications / Data Management / Data Analysis / Manuscript writing iii) Experience in field – based health – related research, including field supervision and data collection iv) Proficient to speak and read in Tamil a) Constitute/conduct community mobilization/ advisory board b) Organize community mobilization activities in the study area c) Supervise/monitoring the conduct of the survey activities in the field d) Analyze qualitative data using software e) Prepare study reports periodically f) Documentation and maintenance records related to the study g) Any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Co-PI/Superior officer MEDICAL Rs.61,000/- per month (plus HRA) NON-MEDICAL

Desirable Qualification

Nature of Duties

Emoluments

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Age Limit

Rs.48,000/- per month (plus HRA) OBC – 38 years (including 3 years of age relaxation)

Note

Fully conversant in Tamil (Read, Write & Speak)

Duration

One year (Renewable for the project duration subject to performance and project requirement)

Name of the post

Project Technical Officer (Social Work)

No. of post & Category

01 (one) (EWS)

Place of Interview

MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli Establish serial sero-surveillance to monitor the trend

Name of the Project

of SARS-CoV-2, Dengue and Chikungunya infection transmission in the general population, India (CoDenChik Study)

Place of posting

MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli Graduate in Social Sciences/ Social Work from a recognized university with 5 years working experience from a recognized Research Institution.

Essential Qualification

OR Masters degree in Social Sciences/ Social Work from a recognized university

Emoluments

1) MSW from a recognized university/ institute 2) Experience in conducting both quantitative/qualitative interviews in field based health research 3) Experience in conducting verbal autopsy 4) Experience in conducting community awareness activities 5) Knowledge of computer applications 6) Experience working as part of a research project team Rs.32000/- per month

Age Limit

30 years

Desirable Qualification and Experience

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Nature of Duties

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a) To conduct qualitative/quantitative interviews b) Assist in various community awareness programmes. c) Conduct verbal autopsy d) Perform any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Co-PI/Superior officer

Note

Fully conversant in Tamil (Read, Write & Speak)

Duration

One year (Renewable for the project duration subject to performance and project requirement)

Name of the Post No. of Post & Category Place of Interview Name of the Project

Project Technical Officer (Laboratory) 01 (One) (UR) MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli Establish serial sero-surveillance to monitor the trend of SARS-CoV-2, Dengue and Chikungunya infection transmission in the general population, India (CoDenChik Study)

Place of Posting Essential Qualification

MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli 1st Class Graduate degree in Microbiology / Medical Lab Technology from a recognized University with five years diagnostic / research work experience in the relevant subject from a recognized institution.

(OR) nd 2 Class Master’s degree in Microbiology / Medical Lab Technology from a recognized University Desirable Qualification 1. With good knowledge and understanding of standard and Experience microbiology principles and practices 2. Work experience in diagnostic microbiology 3. Experience of working as part of research team Emoluments Rs.32,000/- per month Age Limit Nature of Duties

Duration

30 years a) Responsible for maintaining laboratory equipments, records, reports etc. b) Maintain laboratory inventory (samples and supplies) c) Perform laboratory bench work d) Coordinating with other project staff for laboratory component in the field. e) Perform any other work assigned by the Director/PI/CoPI/Supervisory officers One year (Renewable for the project duration subject to performance and project requirement) Page 5 of 19

5 Name of the Post Place of Interview No. of Post & Category Name of the Project

Project Technical Officer (Statistics) MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli 01 (One) (UR) Establish serial sero-surveillance to monitor the trend of SARS-CoV-2, Dengue and Chikungunya infection transmission in the general population, India (CoDenChik Study)

Place of Posting Essential Qualification

Desirable Qualification Experience

Nature of duties

MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli Graduate degree in Statistics/Biostatistics from a recognized University with five years work experience in the relevant subject from a recognized institution (OR) Master’s Degree in Statistics/Biostatistics from a recognized University and 1) PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics 2) Experience in statistical software (SPSS, STATA, EpiInfo and R) 3) Experience in coordinating/conducting community level health surveys 4) Experience in online data collection/management 5) Proficiency in MS Office a) Coordinating field-level data collection b) Monitoring and validating case report forms daily c) Managing data collected/generated from different sources d) Performing Data analysis using statistical software e) Preparation of progress reports periodically f) Perform any other work assigned by the PI / Co-PI / Supervisory Officer / Director

Emoluments

Rs.32,000/- per month

Age Limit Note

30 years Fully conversant in Tamil (Read, Write & Speak)

Duration

One year (Renewable for the project duration subject to performance and project requirement)

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Name of the post Place of Interview

Project Staff Nurse MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli

Number of post

04 (Four) (UR – 02; OBC – 02)

Name of the Project

Establish serial sero-surveillance to monitor the trend of SARS-CoV-2, Dengue and Chikungunya infection transmission in the general population, India (CoDenChik Study)

Place of posting Essential Qualification Desirable Qualification and Experience

Emoluments Age Limit Nature of Duties

Note Duration

MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery (GNM) or equivalent and registered with any state nursing council 1) B.Sc., in Nursing 2) Experience in data collection in field based health research surveys 3) Experience in clinical examination 4) Experience in blood collection 5) Experience in collection of nasal and oro-pharyngeal swabs 6) Knowledge of computer applications Rs.31,500/- per month UR – 30 years OBC – 33 years (including 3 years age relaxation) a) Coordinate/conduct field-based surveillance b) Collect baseline socio-demographic information c) Carry out clinical assessment of study paticipants d) Collection of blood, oropharyngeal and nasal swabs e) Collect treatment related information from the participants f) To carry out hospital based surveillance g) Perform any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Co- PI/Supervisory officer Fully conversant in Tamil (Read, Write & Speak) One year (Renewable for the project duration subject to performance and project requirement)

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Name of the post

Project Junior Nurse

Place of Interview

MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli

No. of posts & Category

36 (Thirty Six) (UR-16; SC-07; OBC-10; EWS03) Establish serial sero-surveillance to monitor the trend of SARS-CoV-2, Dengue and Chikungunya infection transmission in the general population, India (CoDenChik Study) MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli

Name of the Project Place of posting Essential Qualification Desirable Qualification and Experience

High School or equivalent with science subject plus certificate course in ANM with 5 years of experience from a recognized Institute / Board.

1) Diploma in Nursing (GNM)

Emoluments

Rs.18,000/- per month

Age Limit

UR/EWS -28 Years; OBC – 31 Years (Including 3 years age relaxation); SC – 33 Years (Including 5 years age relaxation)

Nature of Duties

a) Collect baseline socio-demographic information b) Carry out clinical assessment of study paticipants c) Collection of blood, oropharyngeal and nasal swabs d) Collect treatment related information from the participants e) To carry out hospital-based surveillance f) Perform any other work assigned by the Director/PI/Co- PI/Supervisory officer

Note

Fully conversant in Tamil (Read, Write & Speak)

Duration

One year (Renewable for the project duration subject to performance and project requirement)

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Name of the Post No. of Post & Category Place of Interview Place of Posting Name of the Project

Essential Qualification

Project Technician – III (Laboratory) 01 (one) (OBC) MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli Establish serial sero-surveillance to monitor the trend of SARS-CoV-2, Dengue and Chikungunya infection transmission in the general population, India (CoDenChik Study) 12th pass in Science subjects and two years diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (OR) th 12 pass in Science subjects and one year DMLT + one year laboratory experience in a recognized organization (OR) th 12 pass in Science subjects and two years lab experience NOTE: B.Sc. degree shall be treated as three years experience

Desirable Qualification and 1. Hands on experience in Clinical Microbiology viz.

Experience collection and transport of clinical specimens, processing and culture 2. Experience of working as part of research team Emoluments Rs.18,000/- per month Age Limit Nature of Duties

Duration

33 years (Including 3 years age relaxation) a) Perform sample collection in laboratory or field site b) Perform routine microbiology, biochemistry, hematology testing c) Perform bio-waste management d) Perform any other work assigned by the Director / PI / Co-PI / Supervisory Officer One year (Renewable for the project duration subject to performance and project requirement)

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Name of the post

Project Section Officer

Number of posts & Category 1 (one) (SC) MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli Place of Interview Name of the Project

Place of posting Essential Qualification Desirable qualification

Emoluments Age Limit Nature of Duties

Note Duration

Establish serial sero-surveillance to monitor the trend of SARS-CoV-2, Dengue and Chikungunya infection transmission in the general population, India (CoDenChik Study) MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli Graduate in any discipline with 5 years’ experience of administration / finance and accounts 1) Post-graduate degree in commerce/accounts 2) Experience in administration/finance & accounts departments of Government organizations 3) Knowledge of computer applications Rs.32,000/- per month 35 years (Including 5 years age relaxation) a) Establishment related activities b) Preparation of utilization statements for the project c) Preparation of pay bills & returns d) Processing of TA/DA claims e) Maintenance of accounts and receipts f) Maintenance of budget and fund transfer records g) Preparation of letters of correspondence etc. h) Draft correspondence and notes i) Any other work assigned by the PI/CoPI/superior officer Fully conversant in Tamil (Read, Write & Speak) One year (Renewable for the project duration subject to performance and project requirement)

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10 Name of the post Number of posts & Category Place of Interview Name of the Project

Place of posting Essential

Project Assistant 01 (one) (OBC) MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli Establish serial sero-surveillance to monitor the trend of SARS-CoV-2, Dengue and Chikungunya infection transmission in the general population, India (CoDenChik Study) ICMR – NIE Campus, Chennai/MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli Graduate in IT/Computer Science with 3 years experience from recognized institutions

Qualification Desirable qualification

Emoluments Age Limit Nature of Duties

Note Duration

1) Experience in programming 2) Experince in managing stores procurement through GeM, E-publishing / E-procurement, tendering process, contract etc in Government organization Rs.31,000/- per month 33 years (Including of 3 years age relaxation) a) Development of software for administrative processes and data collection b) Manage data collected in the field c) Preparation of e-tender bid documents d) Floating of e-tender in e-procurement portal e) Preparation of comparative statements f) Maintenance of stock registers g) Draft correspondence and notes h) Any other work assigned by the PI/CoPI/superior officer Fully conversant in Tamil (Read, Write & Speak) One year (Renewable for the project duration subject to performance and project requirement)

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Name of the post

Project Multi-Tasking Staff (Driving/Despatch Riding)

No. of post

01 (One) (SC)

Place of Interview

MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli

Place of Posting

MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli

Name of the Project

Essential Qualification and Experience

Desirable Qualification

Establish serial sero-surveillance to monitor the trend of SARS-CoV-2, Dengue and Chikungunya infection transmission in the general population, India (CoDenChik Study) High School or equivalent with L M V Licence 1) Experience in assisting field surveys, participant mobilization 2) Knowledge about the local terrain

Age Limit

30 Years (Including 5 years age relaxation)

Emoluments

Rs.15,800/- per month a) Driving & maintenance of light vehicles / MCVs b) Perform all activities in the field during survey and investigation

Nature of Duties

c) Assist the Sr. Investigators at Field, training & sensitizations as well as other preparatory activities for the survey d) Any other work assigned by the Director / PI / Co – PI / Supervisory Officer

Note

Fully conversant in Tamil (Read, Write & Speak)

Duration

One year (Renewable for the project duration subject to performance and project requirement)

Remarks

IRT qualified person will be preferred

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Name of the post

Project Multi Tasking Staff (Field)

No. of posts

02 (Two) (UR-01; OBC-01)

Place of Interview

MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli

Place of Posting

MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli

Name of the Project

Essential Qualification and Experience

Desirable Qualification

Age Limit Emoluments

Establish serial sero-surveillance to monitor the trend of SARS-CoV-2, Dengue and Chikungunya infection transmission in the general population, India (CoDenChik Study) High School or equivalent 1) Experience in assisting field surveys, sample collection, washing of glasswares / general cleaning of laboratory equipments, maintenance of lab cleanliness.

UR/EWS - 25 Years OBC – 28 Years (Including 3 years age relaxation) Rs.15,800/- per month a) Perform all activities in the field during survey and investigation

Nature of Duties

b) Assist the Sr. Investigators at Field, training & sensitizations as well as other preparatory activities for the survey c) Any other job as assigned by PI

Note

Fully conversant in Tamil (Read, Write & Speak)

Duration

One year (Renewable for the project duration subject to performance and project requirement)

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Name of the post

Project Multi Tasking Staff (Lab)

No. of post

01 (One) (OBC)

Place of Interview

MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli

Place of Posting

MRHRU, Kallur, Tirunelveli

Name of the Project

Essential Qualification and Experience

Desirable Qualification

Establish serial sero-surveillance to monitor the trend of SARS-CoV-2, Dengue and Chikungunya infection transmission in the general population, India (CoDenChik Study) High School or equivalent 1) Experience in assisting field sample collection, washing of glass wares / general cleaning of laboratory equipments, maintenance of lab cleanliness.

Age Limit

28 Years (Including 3 years age relaxation)

Emoluments

Rs.15,800/- per month a) Perform all activities in the field during survey and investigation

Nature of Duties

b) Assist the Sr. Investigators at Field, training & sensitizations as well as other preparatory activities for the survey c) Any other job as assigned by PI

Note

Fully conversant in Tamil (Read, Write & Speak)

Duration

One year (Renewable for the project duration subject to performance and project requirement)

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How to Apply: Filled Application form along with supporting documents should be submitted through online to email id nieprojectcell@nieicmr.org.in on or before closing date 24.08.2020 up to 05:00 p.m.

Instructions to the candidates: 1) The application should be as per the prescribed format (Annexure – A).

2) Candidates should attach scanned photocopies of educational qualification and experience and other testimonials duly self – attested along with filled application.

3) The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of application.

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

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

6) 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.

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

8) The Director, ICMR – NIE reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts of cancel the recruitment or re – advertise the posts, without assigning any reasons thereof, no further correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

9) Candidates are advised to check ICMR – NIE website regularly for further information, changes, which will be updated from time to time.

10) Incomplete applications without relevant attachments will be out rightly rejected.

11) Relaxation of experience will be considered in case of deserving candidates for the posts of Project Senior Consultant – I and Project Scientist – B. 12) Date, Time and Place of Interview will be intimated by email separately to the eligible candidates.

DIRECTOR

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Annexure – A APPLICATION FORM FOR THE PROJECT POST

ICMR-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EPIDEMIOLOGY Second Main Road, TNHB, Ayapakkam, Chennai – 600 077

RECENT PASSPORT

SIZE COLOUR PHOTO

Application for the post:

Project : 1)

Name (full in block letters)

2)

Father’s Name

3)

Mother’s Name

3)

Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy) & Age as on closing date of Application (24.08.2020)

---------Years --------Months ---------Days

4)

Sex

5)

Applying under SC /ST / OBC/EWS / General

6)

Are you Physically handicapped

General / SC /ST / OBC/EWS (Circle the appropriate)

YES /NO Applicant Name : S/o/C/o: Door No :

7)

Address for communication with pin code

Street : Village/Town: Post : District : Pin code :

8)

Mobile / Phone No. for contact

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9)

Email ID (mandatory)

10) Educational Qualifications No.

Exam Passed

Board / University

Year of Passing

% of Marks

11) Experience Sl. No

Name of the Institution

Nature of employment*

Date of joining

Date of leaving

Years Months Days

Total

* Provide Certificate of proof in support of your claim.

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12) Publications (only for scientist post --- attach separate sheet, if space is not enough)

Sl. No.

Title of the paper

Name of the journal

First/co/ corresponding author

Impact Factor

Books/Chapter (only for scientist post --- attach separate sheet, if space is not enough)

Sl. No.

Title of the Book

ISBN

Role: Author/Editor etc.

13) Projects (only for scientist post –attach separate sheet, if space is not enough) Sl. Name of the project Budget (in Rs.) Funding Agency No.

Role: PI/Co-PI

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14) Awards (only for scientist post –attach separate sheet, if space is not enough) Sl. No. Name of the award Type: National/International etc.

Description of the award

15) Candidate, if currently working in ICMR-NIE Project, please give details : Sl. Name of the No. Project

Designation of the Candidate

Years Months

Contract period From

Days

To

* NOC from the PI should be enclosed.

16) Whether any relative is employed in ICMR, if Yes, please give details: 17) Any other information: I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that in the event of any of the information provided by me are found false or incorrect at any stage, my candidature / appointment shall be liable for cancellation / termination without notice or any compensation in lieu thereof.

Place: Date:

Signature & Name of the Candidate

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