ICMR-NIE Life Sciences Research Recruitment 2019

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/2019/009

Date: 09.08.2019 WALK-IN INTERVIEW / WRITTEN TEST

Candidates are invited to attend Walk-in Interview / Written Test between 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM for project posts on contract basis at “ICMR – NIE, Chennai” on the dates mentioned against the post as detailed below (please refer website for changes if any, in the date of Interview).

Name of the Post Date of Interview Number of Post Name of the Project

Project Technical Officer (Lab) 19th August 2019 01 (One) (UR) Model District for Public Health Preparedness, Surveillance and Response: Multi-Strategic Integrated Approach in Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, India Place of Posting NIE, Chennai Essential Qualification 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) Master’s degree in Microbiology / Medical Lab Technology from a recognized University Desirable Qualification With good knowledge and understanding of standard and Experience microbiology principles and practices Work experience in diagnostic microbiology Work experience in antimicrobial resistance testing Emoluments `32,000/- per month Age Limit Nature of Duties

Duration

30 years a) Perform laboratory testing for antimicrobial resistance b) Responsible for maintenance of laboratory records, reports, inventory (logistics and samples) c) Coordinating with other project lab and field personnel d) Contribute to preparation of project technical support e) Day to day reporting to study investigators on assigned work / project activities f) Perform any other work assigned by the Director / PI / Co-PI / Supervisory Officer 6 months (renewable for the project duration subject to performance and project requirement)

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Name of the Post Date of Interview Number of Post Name of the Project

Place of Posting Essential Qualification

Project Technician – C (Lab) 19th August 2019 01 (One) (EWS) / (UR) Model District for Public Health Preparedness, Surveillance and Response: Multi-Strategic Integrated Approach in Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, India NIE, Chennai 12th pass in Science subjects and two years diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (OR) 12th 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 Experience

Hands on experience in Clinical Microbiology viz. collection and transport of clinical specimens, processing and culture Experience of working as part of research project team

Emoluments

`18,000/- per month EWS / UR – 30 years a) Perform culture of clinical specimens b) Perform bacterial identification and AST c) Prepare media and reagents for above activities following good microbiological practices d) Maintain stock of lab materials received and submit regular stock updates and indents e) Perform bio-waste management f) Day to day reporting to study investigators on assigned work / project activities g) Perform any other work assigned by the Director / PI / Co-PI / Supervisory Officer 6 months (renewable for the project duration subject to performance and project requirement)

Age Limit Nature of Duties

Duration

Name of the Post Date of Interview Number of Post Name of the Project

Place of Posting Essential Qualification

Project Technical Officer (Statistics) 19th August 2019 01 (One) (EWS) / (UR) Model District for Public Health Preparedness, Surveillance and Response: Multi-Strategic Integrated Approach in Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, India NIE, Chennai Graduate degree in Biostatistics from a recognized University with five years work experience in the relevant subject from a Page 2 of 9

recognized institution (OR) Master’s Degree in Biostatistics from a recognized University Desirable Qualification With good knowledge and understanding of standard statistical and Experience principles and practices Work experience in bio medical research is desirable Experience in statistical analysis using softwares MPH, MSc (Epidemiology / Public Health) degree Emoluments `32,000/- per month Age Limit Nature of Duties

Duration

EWS / UR – 30 years a) Responsible for monitoring and checking of case report form entries b) Responsible for performing Data analysis using statistical software such as Epi Info, SPSS, Stata c) Contribute to preparation of project technical reports d) Day to day reporting to study investigators on assigned work / project activities e) Perform any other work assigned by the Director / PI / Co-PI / Supervisory Officer 6 months (renewable for the project duration subject to performance and project requirement)

Name of the Post Date of Interview Number of Post Name of the Project

Project Technical Officer (Field) 20th August 2019 01 (One) (OBC) Model District for Public Health Preparedness, Surveillance and Response: Multi-Strategic Integrated Approach in Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, India Place of Posting NIE, Chennai Essential Qualification Graduate in Life Science / Social Science subjects / Public Health / Epidemiology from a recognized University with five years work experience from a recognized institution (OR) Master’s Degree in Life Science / Social Science subjects / Public Health / Epidemiology from a recognized University Desirable Qualification Working experience in health facility / field data collection and and Experience supervision Knowledge of computer applications Emoluments `32,000/- per month Age Limit Nature of Duties

Duration

OBC – 33 years (including 3 years of age relaxation) a) Responsible for coordinating / supervising the field activities b) Coordinate with staff in field for sample and data collection c) Should be able to perform data collection if required d) Contribute to preparation of project technical reports e) Day to day reporting to study investigators on assigned work / project activities f) Perform any other work assigned by the Director / PI / Co-PI / Supervisory Officer 6 months (renewable for the project duration subject to Page 3 of 9

performance and project requirement)

Name of the Post Date of Interview Number of Post Name of the Project

Project Assistant (Field) 20th August 2019 04 (Four) (SC - 2, OBC - 1, EWS / UR-1) Model District for Public Health Preparedness, Surveillance and Response: Multi-Strategic Integrated Approach in Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, India Place of Posting NIE, Chennai Essential Qualification Graduate degree in Public Health / Epidemiology / Social Sciences / Psychology / Social Anthropology / Medical Sociology / Social Work / Life Sciences from a recognized University with three years work experience from a recognized institution (OR) Master’s Degree in Public Health / Epidemiology / Social Sciences / Psychology / Social Anthropology / Medical Sociology / Social Work / Life Sciences from a recognized University Desirable Qualification Experience in conducting interviews in field based health and Experience research projects Experience of working as part of a research project team Fluency in English and Tamil (Oral and Written) Experience of working with computers Emoluments `31,000/- per month Age Limit

Nature of Duties

Duration

EWS/UR – 30 years OBC – 33 years (including 3 years of age relaxation) SC – 35 years (including 5 years of age relaxation) a) Perform patient recruitment from community and hospital settings b) Collect participant details including socio-demographic, clinical history in questionnaire on tablet PC c) Motivate and arrange for collecting non-invasive biological sample from study participants for laboratory testing d) Day to day reporting to study investigators on assigned work / project activities e) Any other work assigned by the Director / PI / Co-PI / Supervisory Officer 6 months (renewable for the project duration subject to performance and project requirement)

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Name of the Post Date of Interview Number of Post Name of the Project Place of Posting Essential Qualification

Scientist – D (Medical / Non-Medical) 9th September 2019 01 (One) Online course for “Rational use of Drugs” NIE, Chennai MEDICAL Post Graduate Degree (MD/DNB) in Community Medicine / PSM / Pharmacy / Pharmacology after MBBS with five years of experience (OR) Post Graduate Diploma in above subjects after MBBS with six years’ experience (OR) MBBS Degree recognized by MCI with eight years’ experience in medical subjects after MBBS Degree

NON – MEDICAL 1st class Master’s Degree in Pharmacy / Pharmacology / Public Health / Epidemiology / Life Sciences from a recognized University with eight years of experience (OR) nd 2 class Master’s Degree in Pharmacy / Pharmacology / Public Health / Epidemiology / Life Sciences + Ph.D. degree in (Pharmacy / Pharmacology / Public Health / Epidemiology / Life Sciences) with eight years’ experience (OR) BDS / B.V.Sc. & AH degree recognized by DCI / VCI with nine years’ experience in relevant subject after BDS / B.V.Sc. degree Desirable Qualification Ph.D. in relevant subject and Experience Degree in MPH / MAE / M.Sc. (Epidemiology) Emoluments MEDICAL – `67,000/- per month + HRA Age Limit Nature of Duties

Duration

NON – MEDICAL - `54,000/- per month + HRA 45 years a) Coordinate and manage the course b) Liaison with online course partner; nodal agencies and other stakeholders; run secretariat c) Assist core faculty in conducting the course d) Work with core faculty for the training programmes of the Institute e) Any other work assigned by PI / Supervisory Officer / Director One year (extendable based on performance and project extension)

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Name of the Post Date of Interview Number of Post Name of the Project Place of Posting Essential Qualification

Senior Research Fellow (SRF) 9th September 2019 01 (One) Online course for “Rational use of Drugs” NIE, Chennai Master’s Degree in Pharmacology / Pharmacy / Life Sciences with two years’ experience in the relevant field Desirable Qualification Ph.D. (Pharmacology / Pharmacy / Life Sciences) and Experience Emoluments `43,400/- per month Age Limit Nature of Duties

Duration

45 years a) Facilitate between core faculty of the course and the student in the online forum to address queries and assignments for the course b) Assist core faculty in various training programmes of the Institute c) Any other work assigned by PI / Supervisory Officer / Director One year (extendable based on performance and project extension)

Name of the post

Project Assistant (Statistics)

Date of Interview

11th September 2019

Number of posts

01 (One) (UR)

Name of the Project

Congenital Rubella Syndrome Surveillance in India

Place of posting

NIE, Chennai

Graduate in Statistics/ Biostatistics/Mathematics from a recognized university with three years relevant work experience Essential Qualification from a recognized institution.

(OR) Master’s degree in Statistics/Biostatistics/Mathematics 1. Knowledge of data handling, analysis and interpretation, report writing Desirable Qualification 2. Knowledge of Computer Application 3. Use of Statistical packages in handling large volume of Health Data Age Limit UR-30 years

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Emoluments

`31,000/- per month  

Nature of Duties

Duration

Monitoring online data entry Data management and data analysis using statistical software’s such as Epi Info, SPSS & Stata  Scientific report preparation.  Assist PI in project management  Any other work assigned by the Director/PI/CoPI/Supervisory officer 1 year (Renewable for the project duration subject to performance and project requirement)

Name of the post

Project Assistant (Statistics/Biostatistics)

Date of Interview

11th September 2019

Number of posts

01 (One) (UR)

Name of the Project

Survey on Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH) in at-risk cohorts

Place of posting

NIE, Chennai

Graduate in Statistics/Biostatistics/Mathematics from a recognized university with three years relevant work experience Essential Qualification from a recognized institution.

(OR) Master’s degree in Statistics/Biostatistics/Mathematics 4. Knowledge of data handling, analysis and interpretation, report writing Desirable Qualification 5. Knowledge of Computer Application 6. Use of Statistical packages in handling large volume of Health Data Age Limit UR-30 years Emoluments

`31,000/- Per Month  

Nature of Duties

Duration

Monitoring online data entry Data management and data analysis using statistical software’s such as Epi Info, SPSS & Stata  Scientific report preparation.  Assist PI in project management  Any other work assigned by the Director/PI/CoPI/Supervisory officer 6 months (Renewable for the project duration subject to performance and project requirement)

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Name of the post Date of Interview Place of posting

Scientist B (Non-Medical) 12th September 2019 NIE, Chennai

Number of posts Name of the Project Essential Qualification

01 (one) (OBC) “Virology Diagnostic Laboratory Network in India” 1st class B.E/B.Tech. in Computer Science/IT/ECE engineering degree with 2 years experience in web development / maintenance.

(OR) st 1 class Master’s degree in Computer Application (OR) st 1 class master’s degree in computer science

Desirable Qualification

a) M.Tech. or M.S in Computer Science. b) Able to effectively work in web application development.

OBC – 38 years (including 3 years age relaxation) `48,000 /- + HRA per month 1) Design the technical aspects of websites.

2) Support existing infrastructure.

3) Maintain existing web applications, test web applications units and systems.

4 months ( Likely to be continued based on performance)

Age Limit Emoluments Nature of Duties

Duration

Instructions to the candidates: 1. Bring the filled in application with one set of photocopy of qualification and experience and other testimonials.

2. 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.

3. Age relaxation is admissible in respect of SC/OBC candidates, Retrenched Government Employees, Departmental Candidates (including projects) and Ex-Servicemen in accordance with the instructions issued by the Central Government from time to time.

Age concession to the extent of service rendered in ICMR research projects will also be admissible for experienced and skilled persons.

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

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

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

10. Any further information may be downloaded from ICMR-NIE website which will be updated from time to time.

11. Date of Walk-in Interview may be changed due to administrative reasons, hence, candidates are advised to check website before appearing Walk-in Interview.

The Director/Selection Committee has the right to accept / reject any application without assigning any reason thereof.

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

DIRECTOR

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