No. NIRT/PROJ/RECTT/2023-24 Dt: 01.04.

2024
The following posts are to be filled purely on temporary basis from willing eligible candidates for the below
mentioned project implemented by this institute as detailed thereon.

VENUE: ICMR-NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN TUBERCULOSIS,

NO.1, MAYOR SATHYMOORTHY ROAD, CHETPET, CHENNAI: 600031
Mode of selection: Hybrid (walk in / online) written tests/ interview
DATES OF WRITTEN TEST/INTERVIEW: 15.04.2024

1. Name of the post Project Research Scientist I (Medical)

Strengthening the Monitoring of TB Elimination in India District
Name of the Project
Level Sentinel Survey (DLSS)
Place of posting Anywhere in Tamil Nadu

Number of post 2 Posts

MBBS
Essential Qualification
 Should be well versed in using computers and file management
Job specific requirements using MS-Office-word, power point and excel, and Google
sheets, forms and docs.
 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
Nature of Duties  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
SOPin 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.

Age limit Not exceeding 35 years.

Emoluments Consolidated salary Rs.67,000/- p.m. + HRA as admissible.

Duration For a period of Four Months or Completion of the project, whichever

is earlier. If required will be extended as per project needs
Date of written tests/interview (Walkin or Online): 15.04.2024
 2. Name of the post Project Consultant (Data Manager)
Name of the Project Strengthening the Monitoring of TB Elimination in India District Level
Sentinel Survey (DLSS)
Place of posting Chennai
Number of post 1 Post
Master's degree in Computer Application/ Information Technology/
Computer Science from a recognized institution.
(OR)
Essential Qualification BE/ B.Tech in Computer Engineering/ Computer Science/ Computer
Technology/ Information Technology from a recognized institution/
university with 2 years’ experience in relevant areas of programming or
information system in Government, autonomous. PSU etc. recognized
organizations.
1. Be a Team leader and motivator for Data Management
2. Proven extensive experience with large-scale Surveys
3. Appropriate skills for building and maintaining relational databases
Job specific requirements 4. Able to carry out merging of databases
5. Able to carry out and validate double data-entry procedures
6. Analytical skills to provide summary statistics and identify
systematic entry errors
7. Good administrative skills including maintenance of adequate
documentation.
1. Get train in Protocol of National TB Prevalence Survey. India
as well as SOPs and training manuals
2. Serve as Lead Data Manager for National TB Prevalence
Survey assuming responsibility for Data Monitoring and
Management activities including maintenance of the Data
Nature of Duties Management Plan. data review and query management. data
access and visualization. Data Management metrics reporting.
database release, and submission related activities.
3. Independently lead the daily Data Management activities
4. Coach junior data staff in the study and perform peer review of
study Data Management deliverables for quality control
5. Be responsible to achieve the study Data Management
milestone on time with good quality.
6. In collaboration with the Survey Coordinator and Monitors,
ensure operational excellence across all Data Management
deliverables.
7. Ensure lessons learnt during the course of the study are
documented and shared with other study teams to facilitate
cross study learning.
8. Be capable to contribute on the DM related continuous
improvement activities
9. Ensure that data are properly stored and backed up
10. Check validated data files regularly for systematic errors
(cleaning)
11. Report v4thout delay any problems encountered in data
management.
Age limit Not exceeding 45 years.
Emoluments Consolidated salary Rs. 57,660/- p.m.
Duration For a period of Four Months or Completion of the project, whichever is
earlier. If required will be extended as per project needs
Date of written tests/interview (Walkin or Online): 15.04.2024
 3. Name of the post Project Technical Support III (Senior Technical Assistant)
Strengthening the Monitoring of TB Elimination in India -
Name of the Project
District Level Sentinel Survey(DLSS)
Place of posting Anywhere in Tamil Nadu

Number of post 1 Post (UR)

Three years Graduate in Life Sciences/Clinical and Para Clinical Sciences
Essential Qualification (including Nursing and Allied courses)
+ Three years’ experience
OR
Postgraduate in in Life Sciences/Clinical and Para Clinical Sciences
(including Nursing and Allied courses)
 Get oriented in requirements of the survey in respective states.
 Will be responsible for all field related activities that include
screening and enrolment of study participants, taking consent,
interviewing study participants, facilitating the required
investigations, data collection and data entry.
Nature of Duties  Ensuring retention of study participants by doing home visit/phone
calls.
 Counseling the participants regarding the study procedures.
Performing any other study related activities delegated by
Study Coordinator/ Principal Investigator.
 Willing to travel to various districts in Assam and other states
for supervision, monitoring and data entry activities.
 Candidate should be able to speak in Regional/local language.
Age limit Not exceeding 35 years.
Emoluments Consolidated salaryRs.28,000/- p.m. + HRA as admissible.
 Daily allowance for field work days as per ICMR rules.
For a period of Four Months or Completion of the project,
Duration
whichever is earlier. If required will be extended as per project needs
Date of written tests/interview (Walkin or Online): 15.04.2024

4. Name of the post Project Technical Support III (Medical Social Worker)
Name of the Project Strengthening the Monitoring of TB Elimination in India - District
Level Sentinel Survey (DLSS)
Place of posting Anywhere in Tamil Nadu
Number of post 1 Post (OBC)
Three years Graduate in Social Science/ Social Work/ Sociology/
Essential Qualification Medical Sociology/ Psychology/ Anthropology
+ Three years experience.
OR
Post Graduate in Social Science/ Social Work/ Sociology/ Medical
Sociology/ Psychology/ Anthropology.
  Will be responsible for identifying, facilitating enrollment of study
participants,
 Will be involved in data collection–qualitative and quantitative
data
Nature of Duties  Will be responsible for participant retention and participant
adherence.
 Will be responsible for home-visit if required for participant
retention.
 Overseeing study progress follow-up, and documentation.
 Any other work assigned by the PI/ Co-PI/ Supervisory Officer.
 Candidate should be able to speak in Regional/local language.
Age limit Not exceeding 35 years.
Emoluments Consolidated salaryRs.28,000/- p.m. + HRA as admissible.
 Daily allowance for field work days as per ICMR rules.
Duration For a period of Four Months or Completion of the project,
whichever is earlier. If required will be extended as per project needs
Date of written tests/interview (Walkin or Online): 15.04.2024

5. Name of the post Project Technical Support III (Field Investigator)

Strengthening the Monitoring of TB Elimination in India -
Name of the Project
District Level Sentinel Survey(DLSS)
Place of posting Anywhere in Tamil Nadu

Number of post 1 Post (OBC)

Three years Graduate in Life Sciences/Clinical and Para Clinical Sciences
Essential Qualification (including Nursing and Allied courses)
+ Three years’ experience
OR
Postgraduate in in Life Sciences/Clinical and Para Clinical Sciences
(including Nursing and Allied courses)
 Get oriented in requirements of the survey in respective states.
 Will be responsible for all field related activities that include
screening and enrolment of study participants, taking consent,
interviewing study participants, facilitating the required
investigations, data collection and data entry.
Nature of Duties  Ensuring retention of study participants by doing home visit/phone
calls.
 Counseling the participants regarding the study procedures.
Performing any other study related activities delegated by
Study Coordinator/ Principal Investigator.
 Willing to travel to various districts in Assam and other states
for supervision, monitoring and data entry activities.
 Candidate should be able to speak in Regional/local language.
Age limit Not exceeding 35 years.
Emoluments Consolidated salaryRs.28,000/- p.m. + HRA as admissible.
 Daily allowance for field work days as per ICMR rules.
For a period of Four Months or Completion of the project,
Duration
whichever is earlier. If required will be extended as per project needs
Date of written tests/interview (Walkin or Online): 15.04.2024
 6. 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)

Place of posting Anywhere in Tamil Nadu

Number of post 1 Post (UR)

Essential qualification 12th in Science + Diploma (MLT/DMLT) + Five Years Experience in

relevant subject /field.

 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
Nature of Duties 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.
 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.
Age limit Not exceeding 30 years.

Emoluments Consolidated salaryRs.20,000/- p.m. + HRA as admissible. Daily

allowance for field work days as per ICMR rules.

Duration For a period of Four Months or Completion of the project, whichever is

earlier. If required will be extended as per project needs

Date of written tests/interview (Walkin or Online): 15.04.2024

7. Name of the post Project Technical Support II (X Ray Technician)

Name of the Project Strengthening the Monitoring of TB Elimination in India - District
Level Sentinel Survey (DLSS)
Place of posting Anywhere in Tamil Nadu
Number of post 3 Posts (UR-2, OBC-1)
Essential qualification 12th in Science + Diploma (Radiology/Radiography/Image Technology)
+ Five Years Experience in relevant subject /field.
  Get oriented in requirements of the survey in respective states.
 To organize radiology(Chest X-Ray) at the survey site (village/
ward).
 Explain each participant the procedure in local language before
taking chest X-Ray.
 Prepare cassettes by filling blank X-Ray films ready for shoot
and undertake Chest X-Rays (~150-200 per day) during survey
cluster activities.
 Ensure scanning of each cassette and use CR reader, PACS
Nature of Duties system and IT application for maintaining all information, X-
Ray images and results from MO.
 Monitor the X-Ray shoot after calibration using the displays and
digital monitors of output.
 Preventive routine care & maintenance of X-Ray units.
 Maintain stock of all logistics required for chest X-Ray.
 Should be well acquainted and follow norms of AERB (Atomic
Energy Regulatory Board) for Radiation Safety &
B.I.S. (Bureau of Indian Standards) for Mechanical & Electrical
Safety.
 Candidate should be able to speak in Regional/local language.
Age limit Not exceeding 30 years.
Consolidated salaryRs.20,000/- p.m. + HRA as admissible. Daily
Emoluments allowance for field work days as per ICMR rules.
For a period of Four Months or Completion of the project, whichever is
Duration earlier. If required will be extended as per project needs

Date of written tests/interview (Walkin or Online): 15.04.2024

8. 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)
Place of posting Anywhere in Tamil Nadu

Number of post 10 Posts (UR-7, OBC-3)

10th + Diploma (MLT/DMLT/Diploma in Nursing/Para clinical

Essential qualification courses in Health Assistant, Diploma in Biomedical Sciences) + Two
Years’ Experience in relevant subject /field.
 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
Nature of Duties 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.
Age limit Not exceeding 28 years.
Emoluments Consolidated salaryRs.18,000/- p.m. + HRA as admissible.
 Daily allowance for field work days as per ICMR rules.
Duration For a period of Four Months or Completion of the project, whichever is
earlier. If required will be extended as per project needs.
Date of written tests/interview (Walkin or Online): 15.04.2024

9. 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)
Place of posting Anywhere in Tamil Nadu

Number of post 3 Posts (UR-2, EWS-1)

Intermediate or 12th Pass in science stream from recognized board with

Essential qualification 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 (kdph) on
computer
 Entry of study-related data collected from the field into the
software/database
Nature of Duties  Data verification and ensure data quality and accuracy.
 To maintain entries in MS-office skills: Word, Excel, Powerpoint,
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.
Age limit Not exceeding 28 years.
Emoluments Consolidated salary Rs.18,000/- p.m.
 Daily allowance for field workdays as per ICMR rules.
Duration For a period of Four Months or Completion of the project, whichever is
earlier. If required will be extended as per project needs
Date of written tests/interview (Walkin or Online): 15.04.2024

10. 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)
Place of posting Anywhere in Tamil Nadu

Number of posts 2 Posts (UR-1, OBC-1)

12th pass or equivalent from a recognized board with 5 years’
experience of administrative work.
Essential qualification 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.
  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.
Nature of Duties  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

Age limit Not exceeding 28 years.

Emoluments Consolidated salaryRs.17,000/- p.m.

 Daily allowance for field workdays as per ICMR rules.
Date of written tests/interview (Walk-in or Online): 15.04.2024

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES:

1. All the Candidates should fill the application form in the prescribed format which can be downloadedfrom the
following websites www.nirt.res.in, www.icmr.nic.in. Affix a color passport size photograph on the
application form. Attach self-attested copies of all credentials in support of educational qualifications, age,
caste/community, Aadhar Card.

2. For walk-in selection: Candidates should bring the filled application along with photocopies ofall the
certificates to Venue: ICMR-National Institute For Research In Tuberculosis No.1, Mayor
Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai: 600031 on the date and time mentioned above. Original
Certificates of all these credentials should also be carried for verification.

3. For Online selection: Candidates interested in participating in the online process can complete theonline
application by clicking the link below:
https://forms.gle/mhGYuh5Y3szLpbVs5
The last date for receiving online applications in email is 10.04.2024 up to 4.00 p.m. Eligible/shortlisted
candidates will be informed via email to join the online interviews. Selection willbe subjected to verification of
original certificates which will be scheduled on a later date.
4. Mere fulfilling the essential qualification does not guarantee the selection.
5. For reserved category posts, candidates must produce their latest Caste Validity Certificate. OBC candidates
must possess a latest valid non-creamy layer certificate. PWD candidates shall produce latest disability
certificate issued by a Medical board of Government hospital with not less than 40%disability.
6. Age relaxation is admissible in respect of SC/ST/OBC candidates, Retrenched Government Employees,
Departmental Candidates (including projects) and Ex-Servicemen in accordance with theinstructions issued
by the Central Government from time to time. Age concession to the extent of service rendered in other
ICMR research projects will also be admissible for experienced and skilledpersons.
7. Experience certificate should clearly state the nature of work during the period of employment.
8. No-Objection Certificate from the current employer (for Govt./AB/PSU Servants only).
9. All posts are Contractual for the duration offered. The engagement may be renewed after every specific
period subject to satisfactory performance and project requirement.
10. The incumbents selected will have no claim for regular appointments under NIRT/ICMR or continuation of
his/her services in any other project.
11. TA/DA will not be paid byNIRT for attending the written test/ interview.
12. The Director, ICMR-NIRT 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.
13. Any further information may be downloaded from ICMR-NIRT website which will be updated fromtime to
time.
14. Date of Walk-in Interview/Online Interview may be changed due to administrative reasons; hence,
candidates are advised to check website before appearing for walk-in interview/online interview.
The Director /Selection Committee has the right to accept / reject any application without assigningany
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