National
Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), New Delhi on behalf of Ministry
of Health & Family Welfare is seeking applications from qualified
candidates for the above mentioned post purely on contractual basis;
Roles and Responsibilities:
•
Provide technical assistance for implementation of the ‘National Viral
Hepatitis Control Program’ and its goals at centre, and in states, as
may be agreed upon from time to time. • To assist the focal person for managing lab services at various levels under the initiative •
Ensure implementation of Standard Operating procedures,
Biomedical-Waste Management and Bio-safety guidelines and implementation
of Internal Quality Control and participation in External Quality
Assessment Scheme (EQAS) in all laboratories under the initiative. •
Supervise through on site visits and provide technical support for
strengthening of state and District Laboratories under the initiative; • Ensure timely submission of reports on laboratory tests carried out in state and district laboratories to the NVHMU •
Regular monitoring of the functioning of District Laboratories and
State referral lab network under the initiative and coordinate with IDSP
for the same; • Willingness to travel to states & districts to
provide technical assistance & ability to work on different
assignments simultaneously to meet the timelines for assignments. •
Participate in epidemic/outbreak investigation as member of Rapid
Response Team (RRT) for viral hepatitis as and when required and provide
support for sample collection and transport of specimens. •
Undertake review of literature and stay up-to-date on current trends in
health systems strengthening with regard to the initiative for
prevention and control of viral hepatitis. • Collect and analyze state and national data on components of the initiative on regular basis. •
Responsible for Program Implementation Plan of States (PIP) state
PIP-through coordinating and incorporating inputs for the initiative. • Budgeting and financial planning for the program • Building capacities at district and state level under the initiative. • Facilitate all work related to EQAS periodically • Develop study/evaluation protocols/guidelinesandundertakeand/orguideresearchstudiesasneeded. • Undertake other assignments, which may be assigned from time to time by the Reporting Authority
Eligibility Criteria:
Essential Qualifications: MBBS recognized by Medical Council of India(MCI) with Post graduate qualifications in microbiology
Minimum Experience: 2 years of experience in Medical Microbiology
Other Desirable Skills: •
Computer proficiency with high level of familiarity with commonly used
packages like MSWord, Excel, Power Point & Web surfing to search
relevant data & documents. • Excellent communication and
presentation skills, analytical and interpersonal abilities, excellent
oral and written communication skills in English. Working knowledge of
Hindi also desirable. • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment. • Experience in operationalizing health program at field level •
Willingness to travel to states & districts to provide technical
assistance & ability to work on different assignment simultaneously
to meet the timelines for assignments.
Age: Upto 45 years as on last date for receiving application according to the advertisement
Remuneration: Rs. 60,000-1,20,000/- (Rupees sixty thousand to one lakh twenty thousand per month)
How
to apply: Candidates are requested to fill the online application
correctly which is available on the NHSRC website
(http://nhsrcindia.org). Applications will be accepted in the prescribed
online application format only. The last date for receiving
applications is 6-Sep-2022.