Important Information
About the organization
The National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis is a tuberculosis research organization located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. NIRT researches clinical, bacteriological as well as behavioral and epidemiological aspects of tuberculosis and HIV-TB.
About the notification
NIRT - Senior Project Asst, Project MTS & Other – 32 Posts - DATES OF WALK IN WRITTEN TEST/INTERVIEW:12.02.2024 & 13.02.2024 - Name of the post ( Project Research Scientist II (Medical), Project Research Scientist II (Medical) (Survey Monitors), Project Technical Support II (Laboratory Technician), Project Technical Support I (Health Assistant), Project Data Entry Operator Grade B, Senior Project Assistant (UDC), Project Multi-Tasking Staff (Helper) ).
Important Dates
Description | Date |
Posted Date | 03/02/24 |
Last Date | 12.02.2024 & 13.02.2024 (WALK-IN WRITTEN TEST/INTERVIEW) |
Vacancy details
2. |
Name of the post |
Project Research Scientist II (Medical) (Survey Monitors) |
Name of the Project |
Strengthening the Monitoring of TB Elimination in India District Level Sentinel Survey (DLSS) |
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Place of posting |
Chennai |
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Number of post |
1 Post |
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Essential Qualification |
1. MBBS with Three years experience 2. MBBS with MPH/PhD 3. MBBS + Post Graduate Degree, including the integrated PG degrees. |
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Job specific requirements |
1. The candidates should read the book (available free of cost) before interview: Tuberculosis Prevalence Surveys- A handbook (https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241548168) 2. The candidates should complete the following courses and books (available free of cost) before joining: a. NIDA GCP certification (https://gcp.nidatraining.org/) b. Ethics Review of Health Research (https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/aic21_ge28/previ ew) c. Systematic Screening for Tuberculosis disease (https://openwho.org/courses/TBsystematic- screening/items/yrweZpow3Y1JGUv4wk gor) Should be well versed in using computers and file management using MS-Office-word, power point and excel, and Google sheets, forms and docs. |
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Nature of Duties |
• Get trained in the protocol of the study as well as SOPs and training manuals. • Assist the Survey Project Management Unit in training & sensitizations of various stake holders at various levels as well, as other preparatory activities for the survey • Coordinate with Survey Team and local NTEP team in identification & establishing survey site for each cluster. • Review and report all chest X-Ray images as per survey protocol and SOP in a time bound manner. • Identify other medical conditions as well as the triage by coordinating with the local health facilities as well as referral to higher centers as and when necessary. • Establishing coordination and support from local health facilities |
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Age limit |
Not exceeding 40 years. |
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Emoluments |
Consolidated salary Rs.80,000/- p.m. + HRA as admissible. |
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Duration |
For a period of Four Months or Completion of the project, whichever is earlier. If required will be extended as per project needs |
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Date of Walk-in written test/ interview : 12.02.2024 Reporting Time : 09.00 A.M. to 10.00 A.M |
3. |
Name of the post |
Project Technical Support II (Laboratory Technician) |
Name of the Project |
Strengthening the Monitoring of TB Elimination in India - District Level Sentinel Survey (DLSS) |
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Place of posting |
Anywhere in Tamil Nadu |
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Number of post |
2 Posts (UR - 1, OBC - 1) 2 Posts IRL (UR-1, OBC-1) 9 Posts NRL (UR-4, OBC-3, SC-1, ST-1) |
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Essential qualification |
12th in Science + Diploma (MLT/DMLT) + Five Years Experience in relevant subject /field. |
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Nature of Duties |
• Get oriented in requirements of the survey in respective states. • Get trained in SOPs of NTEP and National Lab committee recommendations for Intermediate Reference Laboratories. • Achieve necessary skills to perform CBNAAT, testing, sputum microscopy, C&DST and Blood tests using auto analyzer before Survey commencement. • Perform safe opening of all sputum specimens received by IRL Use IT system (scanner and laptop) to ensure all entries of Each sample and its result is entered in the application. • Inform the Survey Team & local DTO & STLS about the Instances of leakage, contaminations etc. suggesting action e.g., Repeat sample collection. |
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Nature of Duties |
• Perform processing of all received sputum and blood samples at the van and conduct test as per methods described in SOPs. • Perform DNA extraction (following all steps of PCR) for Line Probe assay on all sputum sample received. • Performing any other study related activities delegated by Study Co-ordinator/ Principal Investigator. • Candidate should be able to speak in Regional/local language. |
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Age limit |
Not exceeding 30 years. |
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Emoluments |
Consolidated salary Rs.20,000/- p.m. + HRA as admissible. Daily allowance for field work days as per ICMR rules. |
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Duration |
For a period of Four Months or Completion of the project, whichever is earlier. If required will be extended as per project needs |
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Date of Walk-in written test/ interview : 12.02.2024 Reporting Time : 09.00 A.M. to 10.00 A.M |
4. |
Name of the post |
Project Technical Support I (Health Assistant) |
Name of the Project |
Strengthening the Monitoring of TB Elimination in India - District Level Sentinel Survey (DLSS) |
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Place of posting |
Anywhere in Tamil Nadu |
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Number of post |
11 Posts (UR-7, OBC-3, SC-1) |
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Essential qualification |
10th + Diploma (MLT/DMLT) + Two Years Experience in relevant subject /field. |
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Nature of Duties |
• Get oriented in requirements of the survey in respective states. • Will be responsible for all field related activities that include screening camps, interviewing patients and health staffs, facilitating the IEC activities, data collection and data entry. • Ensuring smooth conduct of regular health camps for detection of patients and coordinating the referral services. • Coordinating with the health care workers, general practitioners and pharmacists for NTEP related activities. • Performing any other study related activities delegated by Study Co-ordinator/ Principal Investigator. • Candidate should be able to speak in Regional/local language. |
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Age limit |
Not exceeding 28 years. |
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Emoluments |
Consolidated salary Rs.18,000/- p.m. + HRA as admissible. Daily allowance for field work days as per ICMR rules. |
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Duration |
For a period of Four Months or Completion of the project, whichever is earlier. If required will be extended as per project needs |
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Date of Walk-in written test/ interview : 12.02.2024 Reporting Time : 09.00 A.M. to 10.00 A.M |
5. |
Name of the post |
Project Data Entry Operator Grade B |
Name of the Project |
Strengthening the Monitoring of TB Elimination in India - District Level Sentinel Survey (DLSS) |
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Place of posting |
Anywhere in Tamil Nadu |
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Number of post |
1 Post (SC) |
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Essential qualification |
Intermediate or 12th Pass in science stream from recognized board with DOEACC ‘A’ level from a recognized institute and/or 2 years' experience in EDP work in Government, Autonomous, PSU or any other recognized organization. A Speed test of not less than 8000 key depressions per hour (kmph) on computer |
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Nature of Duties |
• Entry of study related data collected from the field into the software / database • Data verification and ensure data quality and accuracy. • To maintain entries in MS-office skills: Word, Excel, Power point, Google documents: Google sheets, Google forms. • Perform any other study related activities delegated by Study Principal Investigator/Co-investigator. • Candidate should be able to speak in Regional/local language. |
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Age limit |
Not exceeding 28 years. |
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Emoluments |
Consolidated salary Rs.18,000/- p.m. Daily allowance for field work days as per ICMR rules. |
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Duration |
For a period of Four Months or Completion of the project, whichever is earlier. If required will be extended as per project needs |
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Date of Walk-in written test/ interview : 13.02.2024 Reporting Time : 09.00 A.M. to 10.00 A.M |
6. |
Name of the Post |
Senior Project Assistant (UDC) |
Name of the Project |
Strengthening the Monitoring of TB Elimination in India -District Level Sentinel Survey (DLSS) |
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Place of posting |
Anywhere in Tamil Nadu. |
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Number of posts |
2 Posts (UR-1, ST-1) |
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Essential qualification |
12th pass or equivalent from a recognized board with 5 years’ experience of administrative work. OR Graduate in any discipline with 2 years’ experience of administration work. AND A speed test of not less than 8000 key depressions per hour (kdph) on computer. |
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Nature of Duties |
• Get trained in Protocol as well as SOPs and training manuals. • Maintain books of accounts for survey expenditure. • Assist PMU in preparing file noting for seeking approvals for expenditure of PMU and surveys teams. • Monitor Field Survey Teams especially for administrative (including procurement and expenditure) matters. • Ensure regular, timely report of expenditure for each field activity. • Undertake supervisory visits for internal review of expenditure by survey teams. • To maintain entries in MS-office skills: Word, Excel, Power point, Google documents: Google sheets, Google forms. • Any other job as assigned by PI. • Candidate should be able to speak in Regional/local language. |
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Age limit |
Not exceeding 28 years. |
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Emoluments |
Consolidated salary Rs.17,000/- p.m Daily allowance for field work days as per ICMR rules. |
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Duration |
For a period of Four Months or Completion of the project, whichever is earlier. If required will be extended as per project needs |
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Date of Walk-in written test/ interview : 13.02.2024 Reporting Time : 09.00 A.M. to 10.00 A.M |
7. |
Name of the post |
Project Multi-Tasking Staff (Helper) |
Name of the Project |
Strengthening the Monitoring of TB Elimination in India - District Level Sentinel Survey (DLSS) |
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Place of posting |
Anywhere in Tamil Nadu |
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Number of post |
2 Posts (UR-1, OBC-1)
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Essential qualification |
High School or equivalent. |
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Nature of Duties |
• Get oriented in requirements of the survey in respective states. • Assist in establishing central survey site at the central place in cluster or near strategic location near SC / PHC / CHC / GH. • Arrange drinking water, tea for meetings and staff members etc. • To assist the project related day to day activities. • Candidate should be able to speak in Regional/local language. |
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Age limit |
Not exceeding 25 years. |
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Emoluments |
Consolidated salary Rs.15,800/- p.m. Daily allowance for field work days as per ICMR rules. |
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Duration |
For a period of Four Months or Completion of the project, whichever is earlier. If required will be extended as per project needs |
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Date of Walk-in written test/ interview : 13.02.2024 Reporting Time : 09.00 A.M. to 10.00 A.M |
Age Relaxation
Category | Age Relaxation permissible beyond the upper age limit |
Project Research Scientist II (Medical) | Not exceeding 40 years |
Project Research Scientist II (Medical) (Survey Monitors) | Not exceeding 40 years. |
Project Technical Support II (Laboratory Technician) | Not exceeding 30 years. |
Project Technical Support I (Health Assistant) | Not exceeding 28 years. |
Project Data Entry Operator Grade B | Not exceeding 28 years. |
Senior Project Assistant (UDC) | Not exceeding 28 years. |
Project Multi-Tasking Staff (Helper) | Not exceeding 25 years. |
Fees
Category | Fees (INR) |
Application Fee | Nil |
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