Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research ( JIPMER) can trace its origins to the ‘Ecole de Medicine de Pondicherry’ established by the French Government in 1823. In 1956 foundation for new medical college was laid and in 1964, hospital was inaugurated. JIPMER became an institution of national importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India in the year 2008. It is an institution established for teaching, research and patient care in the area of health. JIPMER spreads over 192 acres. The institution houses one administrative block, one academic centre, one nursing college, seven hospital blocks, seven accessory services buildings and four residential complexes. 12 broad types of medical, nursing and allied health science courses covering all disciplines in healthcare from basic to super speciality training are conducted.
Applications are invited from eligible candidates to work on the following post(s) on a contract basis in a research project funded by an external agency at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry.
Post : Consultant (Scientific Technical Medical/Non-Medical) – 2 nos.
Project title : An Implementation Research to strengthen DIGItal technologies for optimizing the Continuum of CARE for Diabetes and Hypertension Management in the Public Healthcare System in India (DIGI-CARE)
Funding Agency : ICMR
Likely duration : One year (extendable upto 3 years, based on experience)
Project investigator : Dr. Subitha L
PI’s department : Department of Preventive and Social Medicine
Consolidated remuneration : Rs. 1,00,000 per month (depending upon experience and knowledge) (no other allowances are payable)
Essential qualifications • Professionals with MD or PhD in a relevant subject and published papers
• Good communication skills - Scientific writing as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Literature review using references manager, data handling, analysis, interpretation, report writing.
• Experience with qualitative research
• Experience in advanced statistics and modelling techniques, data management
• Working knowledge of statistical software including SPSS/Stata/R.
Desirable qualifications
• Research Experience in Digital health/ NCD
• Experience of working with multicentric research teams and project management
Age limit : 40 years (as on last date of receipt of applications)
Nature of Work & responsibilities
• Work in close liaison with the Puducherry dept of Health, NPCDCS Program manager and Medical officers of the Health centres, ICMR core NHRP unit & NHSRC, New Delhi
• Supervision of the whole team and coordination with other centers
• Provide expertise in scientific, technical aspects of the project
• Support data analysis, research methodology, and project evaluation
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including policymakers, healthcare providers, and researchers
• Ensure adherence to ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Any other work assigned by the PI
Notes
1. Applications not in the prescribed format will not be processed or accepted.
2. Please mention the name of the post applied for in the email subject line.
3. The PDF file should be named as: “Candidate name_Post-name_year_application”. e.g. “James_DEO_2023_application”.
4. The last date for sending complete application by email up to February 17th (4.30 pm).
5. For those wishing to apply for two or more different posts, a separate application form must be filled in for each post and scanned and sent with the necessary enclosures in separate emails.
EVALUATION CRITERIA : Applicants will be shortlisted based on the details furnished in the application, CV, and the documentary proof provided. The list of eligible candidates will also be displayed on the JIPMER website. The final selection will be based on CV, application. After the evaluation of the application form, the recruitment process will be as follows: Interview (areas which will be covered): Communication skills, managerial skills, technical knowledge, past project experience, research experience.
Terms and Conditions
1. This position is purely on contract basis for an externally sponsored project, and the person engaged will have no claim to any regular post in JIPMER at any time. Further, the position is only for the duration of the project and based purely on external funding support for the project.
2. The engagement may be extended or curtailed at discretion of the Project Investigator.
3. Qualification and experience should be in a relevant discipline/field and in a reputed institution/organization. The experience should have been gained after acquiring the essential qualification.
4. Qualification, experience, other terms, and conditions may be relaxed/ altered at the discretion of the Principal Investigator.
5. Valid email ID and mobile number are compulsory.
6. Consolidated salary of the post may vary from time to time. No other allowance/facilities other than consolidated salary shall be extended.
7. Submission of wrong or false information at any stage during the process of selection or canvassing of any kind will lead to disqualification or even termination if detected after the person has been engaged.
8. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and/or interview. Decision of the Project Investigator will be final. If the number of applications is very large, more stringent criteria than those specified above may be used to determine eligibility.
9. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
10. Incomplete applications and applications that are not in the prescribed format and those not fulfilling the essential criteria above are likely to be summarily rejected. Candidates may attach their CVs with the application form. However, applications with CV alone and without the prescribed form and certificates will be rejected.
Interviews for the post may be conducted via videoconferencing. It will be the individual candidate’s responsibility to ensure access to a suitable device (computer/ laptop/ mobile) with audio and camera facilities, and an adequate internet connection.
Eligible and interested candidates may email the filled application form (attached), along with CV and supporting documents (scanned in one pdf) to the Email ID : jip.digicare2025@gmail.com
Last date for submission of application : February 17th
Date and time of Online interview - tentatively on February 20th
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