National Institute of Epidemiology jobs for Project Scientist /Consultant in Chennai. Last Date to apply: 07 Mar 2019

No. NIE/PE/Advt/2018/10

Project Scientist /Consultant Job Opportunity In National Institute of Epidemiology on contract basis

Project Scientist B (Non-Medical) (Lab)

Title : Strengthening laboratory surveillance for pneumococcal meningitis in India to understand the impact of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) rollout

Qualification :First class MSc degree in Microbiology/Medical Lab Technology/ Molecular Biology / Biological sciences from a recognized university with Two (2) years R&D/ teaching experience in the relevant subject.ORSecond class MSc degree in Microbiology/Medical Lab Technology/ Molecular Biology / Biological sciences from a recognized University with PhD from a recognized university in the above subjects.

Desirable Qualification :a)Doctoral degree/Post-doctoral experience in Microbiology/Medical Lab Technology/Molecular Biology/Infectious diseases b)   Hands-on experience in performing Real Time PCRs (qPCR)c)Knowledge of Computer Applications/Bioinformatics.

No of Post : 01 (SC)

Pay Scale :Rs. 48,000/- + HRA

Age limit  : 40 Years

Project Scientist C (Non-Medical)

Title : Hospital Based Sentinel Surveillance for S. pneumonia and other InvasiveBacterial Disease (HBSSPIBD)

Qualification :B.V.Sc & AH / BDS Degree recognized by VCI / DCI with five (5) years’ experience in Public Health Surveillance/Surveillance for VPDs after B.V.Sc & AH/ BDS degree

No of Post : 01

Pay Scale :Rs.51,000

Age limit :40 years 

Project Assistant (Lab)

Title : “Model District for Public Health Preparedness, Surveillance and Response: Multi-Strategic Integrated Approach in Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, India”

Qualification : Graduate in Microbiology/Medical Lab Technology from a recognized university with three years work experience from a recognized institution ORMaster’s degree in Microbiology/Medical Lab Technology Hands-on experience in performing ELISA, microbiological testing of clinical specimensWorking knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

No of Post : 01 (SC)

Pay Scale :Rs.31,000/- per month

Age limit :35 Years  

Project Junior Nurse

Title : “Model District for Public Health Preparedness, Surveillance and Response: Multi-Strategic Integrated Approach in Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, India”

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

No of Post : 01

Pay Scale :Rs. 18,000/- per month

Age limit  :31 years

Consultant  (Medical)

Title :“Model District for Public Health Preparedness, Surveillance and Response: Multi-Strategic Integrated Approach in Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, India)

Qualification :Professional with MD (MD in Community Medicine /DNB-Community Medicine/MPH/MAE/EIS) from recognized university  a) Preference will be given to the candidates with MD–Community Medicine/DNB-Community Medicine/MPH/MAE/EIS from recognized university with at least three-year public health research/public health implementation/teaching experience b)Additional Doctoral/Post-doctoral research/ teaching experience in above subjects in recognized institute(s).c) Knowledge of Computer Applications or Data Management.d)  Working experience in Government sector/PSU or any reputed organization in management of research/programme activitiese) Preference will be given to the candidates with teaching or field experience in field epidemiology.

No of Post : 01

Pay Scale :Rs. 100,000

Age limit  :70 Years

Approach Coordinator (Scientist C Level- Non-Medical)

Title :“Model District for Public Health Preparedness, Surveillance and Response: Multi-Strategic Integrated Approach in Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, India)

Qualification : 1st Class MPH/M.Sc. in Epidemiology from a recognized university with 4 years’ experience OR2nd Class MPH/M.Sc. in Epidemiology + PhD degree in relevant subjects from a recognized university with 4 years’ experience . Desirable : a) MPH, PhD in relevant subjects from a recognized universityb) Additional Post-Doctoral research/ teaching experience in above subjects in recognized institute(s)b) Knowledge of Computer Applications/Data Management

No of Post : 01

Pay Scale :Rs.51,000

Age limit :40 years

Scientist C (Medical/Non-Medical)

Title :“Congenital Rubella Syndrome Surveillance in India”

Qualification : MedicalPost Graduate Degree (MD/MS/DNB after MBBS with one year experience OR Postgraduate diploma in medical subjects after MBBS with two years experience ORM.B.B.S with 4 years experience in  Public health/Community Medicine/ Preventive and Social medicine/ Epidemiology after obtaining MBBS DegreeNon-Medical1st Class Master’s degree (MPH/M.Sc./MAE) in Public health/Community Health/Epidemiology/Health Sciences from a recognized university with 4 years experience in public health research or teaching.OR2nd Class Master’s degree (MPH/M.Sc./MAE) with PhD  in Public health/Community Health/Epidemiology/Health Sciences from a recognized university with 4 years’ experience in public health research or teaching.ORBDS/B.V.Sc degree with 5years’ experience in Public Health research or teaching.Desirable Qualification : a) A Doctorate or a Post Graduate Degree MD//MPH/MAE in Public health/Community Medicine/ Preventive and Social medicine/ Epidemiology / Public Health from a recognized University/ Instituteb) Additional Post doctoral research/ teaching experience in above subjects in recognized institute(s) c)  Experience of  surveillance activity research, including monitoring and supervisiond) Knowledge of Computer applications and statistical  Packages.

No of Post : 01

Pay Scale : Medical: Consolidated salary of Rs. 64000/- + HRANon-Medical : Consolidated salary of Rs.51000/- + HRA

Age limit  :40 years

Project Scientist- B (Non-Medical)

Title : “Congenital Rubella Syndrome Surveillance in India”

Qualification : First class Master’s degree in Statistics/Bio statistics/Public Health/ Social sciences from a recognized university with Two (2) years R&D/ teaching experience in the relevant subject.ORSecond class Master’s degree with Ph.D. in Social sciences/ Statistics/Biostatistics / Public Health from a recognized University Desirable Qualification and Experience :·Knowledge of data handling, analysis and interpretation, report writing· Knowledge of Computer Application.   Use of  Statistical packages in handling large volume of Health Data

No of Post : 01 (UR)

Pay Scale : Rs.  48,000

Age limit   : 35 years

Project Data Entry Operator (Grade A)

Title :“Congenital Rubella Syndrome Surveillance in India”

Qualification :Intermediate or 12th Pass from recognized board.A speed test of not less than 8000 key depressions per hour through speed test oncomputer.

Desirable Qualification : Typing certificate in English Lower / Higher issued by State Government.

No of Post : 07 (UR-3, OBC-1, SC-3)

Pay Scale :Rs. 17000/- per month.

Age limit  :25  – 30 Years