VECTOR CONTROL RESEARCH CENTRE (INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH) MEDICAL COMPLEX, INDIRA NAGAR PUDUCHERRY-605 006 Phone No.0413-2272396, 2272397, Fax No.2272041, Email: vcrc@vsnl.com Website: (www.vcrc.res.in) WALK-IN-WRITTEN TEST/ INTERVIEW Eligible candidates are invited to apply for walk-in written test/interview for the following posts to work under the project entitled A community based study, to compare the safety, efficacy and acceptability of a triple drug regimen (Ivermectin, Diethylcarbamazine and Albendazole) with a two-drug regimen (Diethylcarbamazine and Albendazole) for lymphatic filariasis elimination programme. The candidates are required to be present before 09.30 a.m. with all the original certificates, at the venue mentioned below. Place of Posting: Yadgir, Yadgir District, Karnataka Duration: Four months Venue of Walk-in Written test/interview: Office of the District Health Officer, Old Hospital Campus, Besides Sapana Theatre, Railway Station Road, Yadgir 585 201, Karnataka. Post No.1: Scientist C (Medical) - No. of Post: 2 (UR) Post Graduate Degree (MD/MS/DNB) with 3 years experience in R&D in Health Research or teaching Field co-ordination, supervision and support to teams engaged in enrolment of participants, screening for filarial infection, mass drug administration (MDA), adverse event management and monitoring, community preparation and community acceptability surveys Not exceeding 40 years Rs.61,883 p.m. Post No.2: Scientist B (Medical) No. of Post: 17 (UR: 9; OBC 4; SC 3; ST 1) MBBS degree recognized by MCI Health assessment, screening for filarial infection, administration of antifilarial drug, evaluation and management of adverse events following treatment at the community level Not exceeding 35 years Rs.58538 p.m.
Post No.3: Scientist B (Non-Medical, Sociology) - No. of Post: 2 (UR) 1 st Class Master s Degree in Social Work (MSW)/Sociology from a recognized University (or) 2 nd Class Master s Degree in Social Work (MSW)/Sociology + Ph.D. Degree in relevant subject from a recognized University To implement social mobilization for Mass Drug Administration studies, preparation of community for screening, administration of antifilarial and management of adverse events. To carry out community survey to assess treatment acceptability Not exceeding 35 years Rs.46,830 p.m. Post No.4: Project Technician-III No. of Posts: 32 (i) Technician: 15 (UR 9; OBC 3; SC 2; ST 1) 12 th pass in Science subjects and 2 years diploma (DMLT) or 12 th in Science subjects with one year DMLT and one year experience in Govt. recognized organization. * B.Sc. degree shall be treated as 3 years of experience. To assist in screening/testing individuals for filarial infection in drug administration, monitoring adverse events following MDA (ii) Junior Social Worker: 2 (OBC) 12 th pass in Science subjects and 2 years diploma in social work or sociology or Anthropology in Govt. recognized organization. * B.A/B.Sc. degree shall be treated as 3 years of experience To assist in preparing the community for MDA and conducting community acceptability survey
(iii) Field Worker: 15 (UR: 8; OBC 3; SC 3; ST 1) 12 th pass in Science subjects and 2 years diploma in sanitation/public health or one year certificate course in public health/sanitation with one year experience in Govt. recognized organization. * B.A/B.Sc. degree shall be treated as 3 years experience To assist the field team in screening/testing for filarial infection, MDA and adverse events. Post No.5: Data Entry Operator (DEO) Grade-B - No. of Post: 17 (UR 10; OBC 4; SC 2; ST 1) 12 th pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from recognized board, or DOEACC A level from a recognized institute and 2 years experience in EDP work in Govt., Autonomous, PSU, or Recognized institution or Bachelor s degree in Computer Application/IT/Computer Science from a recognized institution/university. Candidates with typewriting in lower grade (English) certificate will be preferred. Field data/collection, entry using e-formats and e-tables and computerization of field and laboratory data 8 th August 2016, 09.00 a.m.
Post No.6: Project Technician-II No. of Posts: 15 (UR 9; OBC 3; SC 2; ST 1) Technician A or equivalent with five year relevant experience* e.g. 10 th / Matric/ High School/ equivalent with one year laboratory/field experience in biomedical area from Government/ recognized institute or with certificate of one year training in the biomedical area from a Govt. recognized institute * 12 th pass will be treated as two years experience and B.Sc. degree shall be treated as 3 years experience Collection and processing of blood samples for filarial infection in the field and laboratory Rs.16,188 p.m. Post No.7: Junior Nurse No. of Posts: 16 (UR 9; OBC 4; SC 2; ST 1) Date & time of written test 10 th pass with Certificate course in ANM with 5 years experience from recognized institute/board To assist physician in health assessment, anti-filarial drug administration and management of adverse events Not exceeding 28 years 8 th August 2016, 09.00 a.m. Post No.8: Multi-Tasking Staff No. of Post: 2 (UR) 10 th Pass/ High School/ Matric/ equivalent General cleaning of lab, laboratory materials and assisting Lab Technicians in the field work Not exceeding 25 years Rs.14,910 p.m. 11 th August 2016, 09.00 a.m. Note: Candidates under reserved category are eligible for age relaxation in accordance with the instructions issued by the DOPT from time to time.
Other Information: 1. Age relaxation is applicable to the post under reserved category, as per Govt. of India norms. Age, educational qualification and experience will be relaxable for deserving and high qualified/experienced person on the recommendation of selection committee. 2. Qualification and experience should be from an organization of repute. 3. Mere fulfilling the essential qualification does not guarantee for the selection. 4. Person already in regular time scale service under any Government Department/Organizations are not eligible to apply. Candidates who wish to appear for the Walk-in-Written-Test/interview can download the application format given in the Centre s Website of Vector Control Research Centre (www.vcrc.res.in). Filled in application duly affixing recent passport size photograph along with the self attested copies of certificates in proof of Date of Birth, Educational Qualification (Certificate/Statement of marks), Experience as mentioned under essential qualification and Community certificate (SC/ST/OBC) must be submitted at the time of Walk-in- Written-Test/interview. 5. Self Attested copies of certificate in proof of Date of birth, Educational Qualification (Certificate/ Statement of marks), Experience as mentioned under essential qualification and Community certificate (SC/ST/ OBC) must be enclosed with the application. 6. The selection to the post will be made by written test and/or Interview. No travelling allowance will be paid to the candidate for appearing written test/interview. 7. The selected candidates will have no claim for regular appointments in any ICMR Institutes/Centres for continuation of his/her services in any other project. 8. Incomplete applications will be rejected. 9. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. 10. Appointment orders will be issued to the selected candidates on receipt of the funds from the funding agency to commence the project. 11. No calculator, log tables, cell phone, etc. are not allowed inside the examination hall. 12. Candidates who resort to malpractice of any kind will immediately be sent out of the examination hall. No candidate shall be entertained after 9.30 a.m. on the day of written test/interview. Candidates who wish to appear for the walk-in written test/interview can also send their biodata/application to VCRC email, vcrc@vsnl.com in advance. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR Application forms 1. Scientist post 2. Technical post