Indian Institute of Technology looking for Scientist, Health Economist, Field Supervisor

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi is one of the 23 IITs created to be Centres of Excellence for training, research and development in science, engineering and technology in India. Established as College of Engineering in 1961, the Institute was later declared as an Institution of National Importance under the Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act, 1963 and was renamed as Indian Institute of Technology Delhi”. It was then accorded the status of a Deemed University with powers to decide its own academic policy, to conduct its own examinations, and to award its own degrees. Since its inception, over 48000 have graduated from IIT Delhi in various disciplines including Engineering, Physical Sciences, Management and Humanities & Social Sciences. Of these, nearly 5070 received Ph.D. degrees. The number of students who graduated with B.Tech. degree is over 15738. The rest obtained Master’s Degree in Engineering, Sciences and Business Administration.

Applications from Indian nationals are invited from Regional Resource Centre (RRC) of Health Technology Assessment in India (HTAIn), Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) for Project Appointment under the following project.

Title of the Project : Health Technology Assessment in India (HTAIn) resource centre (RP04284G)
Funding Agency : Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (Gol)
Name of the Project Investigator : Prof. Vivekanandan Perumal [email ID : htain.iitd@gmail.com]
Deptt/ Centre : School of Biological Sciences
Duration of the Project : Upto 31/03/2025

Scientist - D (Medical) (1) OR Scientist D (Non-Medical) (1)
Age Limit : 45 years
Consolidated fellowship / Pay-slab : Rs. 78 000+ HRA@ 27%
Qualifications
• Post Graduate Degree (MD/MS/DNB/MPH) after MBBS with 6 years research experience in the relevant field Or
• MBBS degree with 8 years experience or Post Graduate Diploma in medical subjects after MBBS with 5 years' experience in the relevant subject. Or
• Ph.D in the relevant subject (Community medicine/preventive & Social Medicine/ Pediatrics/ Medicine/ Tropical Medicine/ Community Health Administration/Health Administration/ Family Medicine/ Epidemiology/ Public Health) from a recognized university with 5 years' experience in the relevant field Plus
• 2 years experience in the management of R & D projects in a team effectively Desirable: Additional Postdoctoral research/teaching experience in relevant subjects in recognized institute(s),
• Knowledge of Computer Applications/Data Management
Job Description
To support & execute the on-going & new programs of DHR and to provide leadership and managerial strength in the R&D projects in the area of HTA research.
• Responsible for the scientific, and/or technical aspects ot the implementation of HTA projects of DHR
• Senior Scientific Staff will be coordinating the Activities of HTAIn and Junior staff will be providing supportive role for all the HTAIn work
• Invitation of applications/proposals from the States/Medical Colleges/Institutions for HTA studies
• Getting the requisite MoU signed with the States/Medical Colleges/Resource Centre
• Submission of the proposals for recommendations of the Technical Appraisal Committee
• Seeking any clarifications from the States/applicants on various issues/points • Submission of proposal along with the recommendations of the expert committees
• Maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues at DHR. ICMR, Government Ministries (i.e. NRHM. MHFW) NHSRC, DGHS and international partner organizations
• Supporting the HTA advisory group, secretariat. International partners, and team members in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with relevant national partners and stakeholders.
• Regularly liaising with international partners to ensure satisfactory progress and quality of the HTAIn secretariat outputs
• Contribute to drafting official reports from the secretariat, including summaries of workshops and events.
• Conducting of Workshops/seminars/T AC meetings/Board Meetings/Stakeholders meeting etc
• Any other work assigned by the Department of Health Research and the Principal Investigator of the RRC.

Scientist D (Non-Medical) (1)
Ph.D. degree in Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology subject from a recognized University with 5 years R&D/Teaching experience in the relevant subject after Ph.D Or
• First class MPH/ Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy (/Master's degree in the relevant subjects from a recognized university with 8 years R&D/teaching experience in the relevant subject after 1st Class Master's Degree. Or
• Second class M.Sc./MPH + Ph D. degree in the relevant subject from a recognized University with 8 years R&D/teaching experience in the relevant subject post qualification. Plus 2 years experience in the management of R&D projects in a team effectively.
Desirable : Post -doctoral research/teaching experience in relevant subjects in recognized Institute(s).
• Knowledge of Computer Applications or Business Intelligence tools/Data Management

Health Economist (level of Scientist B) (1)
Age limit : 40 Years
Consolidated fellowship / Pay-slab : Rs.65.000- 75 000/-p.m. (consolidated)
Qualifications : Masters in health economics/ Economics/Public Health/ Community Medicine with specialization in Healthcare Costing, Economic Evaluation.
• 2 years of experience in The field of health economics for Junior Staff and 6 years for Seniors. Desirable Ph.D. in The related field
• Proficiency in MS Office. VBA and Tree Age.
Job Description : Continue to technical and organizational planning of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) project.
• To undertake HTA studies approved under concerned institute.
• Continue lo the writing, editing and publishing of reports and journal articles related to HTA studies.
• Taking advocacy initiatives on behalf of institute to publicize the work of HTA project including working with the media and other sources of information dissemination such as circulars
• Respecting The confidentiality of work of the HTAIn Secretarial and Technical Appraisal Committee/Board.
• Adhering to DHR policies and procedures.
• Any other work as may be assigned by project heads or Principal Investigators of RRC.

Field Supervisor (1)
Age Limit : 35 years
Consolidated fellowship / Pay-slab : Rs 30.000-32.000/-p.m (consolidated)
Qualifications : Graduate in Science/ relevant subjects from a recognized university with 3 years of work experience from a recognized institution or master s degree in the relevant subject or Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy) from a recognized institution Job Description
Field Supervisor will be appointed at every partner institute during The period of data collection. They will perform following duties
• House listing.
• Perform interviews for data collection in accordance with research topic

Terms and Conditions
1. Interested and eligible candidates may apply by sending their Full CV in prescribed format over email htain.iitd@gmail.com along with attaching sell attested copies of all relevant certificates and experience as a single PDF before 01/07/2024. For CV format template: https://drivo.googlo.eom/filo/d/1ZYcqSLYAvr5qhyqN1g7EPDmX7F4XwGM-/viow Other supporting documents may be merged in a single PDF along with the CV in the presented format.
2. Qualification and experience should be in relevant discipline/ field and from a reputed institution/ organization recognized by relevant authority
3. Mere fulfilling the essential qualification/ experience does not guarantee selection.
4. The appointment will be made on The basis of results of interview through video conferencing mode
5. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
6. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in interview/video conferencing. Any canvassing by or on behalf of The candidates with regard to selection/recruitment shall disqualification.
7. After due verification of essential qualifications and experience, shortlisted candidates will be called for interview in 12-16th July 2024. The selected candidate should bring original certificates at the time of joining (1) Educational qualification (2) Proof of Date of birth (3) Experience certificates/testimonials (4) One-self attested recent passport size photograph (5) ID Proof (Ex. PAN/Voter ID/Driving License etc.) (6) Three sets of self- attested photocopies of all documents. (7) SC/ST/OBC/PWD Certificates, if applicable.
8. Candidates should produce all certifications/testimonials in original for verification. Candidates who fail to bring the original certificates will not be allowed to report duty.

5% relaxation of marks may be granted to the SC/ST Candidates. In case of selection of a retired/superannuated government employee, his/her salary will be fixed as per prevailing IRD norms.

IIT Delhi reserves The right to fix higher criteria for short-listing of eligible candidates from those satisfying advertised qualification and requirement of The project post and their name will be displayed on web link (http //ird.iitd.ac.in/shortlisted) along with the online interview details. Only short-listed candidates will be informed for online interview. In case any clarification is required on eligibility regarding the above post, the candidate may contact Prof. Vivekanandan Perumal at email id htain.IITD@gmail.com