National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (NIRT) Invites Application for Project Consultant Microbiologist Recruitment 2022

National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (NIRT) Chennai Last Date: 11th February, 2022

Vacancy Circular No:

National Institute For Research In Tuberculosis (NIRT)
invites applications for recruitment of Project Consultant Microbiologist

Project Consultant Microbiologist

Job Location:

National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis Mayor Sathiyamoorthy Road Chetpet , Chennai, 600031 Tamil Nadu
Last Date: 11 February 2022
Employment Type: Full Time

Number of Vacancy: 1 Posts

NIRT Job Notification 2022 For Project Consultant Microbiologist Post - 65,000 Salary - Check Recruitment Details
NIRT Job Notification 2022 For Project Consultant Microbiologist Post - 65,000 Salary - Check Recruitment Details Recruitment 2022 Details
Job Role Project Consultant Microbiologist
Education Requirement M.Sc
Total Vacancy 1 Post
Job Locations Chennai
Age Limit Not exceeding 45 years.
Experience 3 - 5 years
Salary 65000(Per Month)
Posted on 29 Jan, 2022
Last Date To Apply 11 Feb, 2022

Educational Qualification: M.Sc, M.Phil/Ph.D, MS/MD

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

1. Post Name: Project Consultant Microbiologist

2. Name of the Project: External Quality Assurance & Drug Resistance Survey under NTEP

3. Place of posting: Chennai

4. Number of post: 01

5. Essential Qualification:

M.D.Microbiology with Three years’ work experience in Bacteriology. OR Ph.D. Medical Microbiology/ Applied Microbiology/ General Microbiology with Three years’ work experience in Bacteriology. OR M.Sc. Medical Microbiology / Applied Microbiology/ General Microbiology with Five years of work experience in Bacteriology

6. Desirable Qualification: Experience in diagnostic Mycobacteriology. Experience in working with NTEP. Basic knowledge of computers.

7. Nature of Duties:

a. To supervise day to day activities of the National Reference Laboratory.

b. Provide technical support in expansion of the full range of activities under the External Quality Assessment (EQA) for sputum smear microscopy, Mycobacterial Culture and Drug Susceptibility Testing.

c. To conduct on-site evaluation of laboratories in assigned States/UTs and submit periodic reports to CTD.

d. To contribute in periodic revision in laboratory SOPs including newer technologies.

e. To support planning and scaling up of quality assured Mycobacterial Culture and Drug Susceptibility Testing (DST) laboratory network for MDR TB management and drug resistance surveillance

8. Emoluments Consolidated salary: Rs.65,000/- p.m.

9. Duration: Initially for a period of Six Months.

10. No. NIRT/PROJ/RECTT/2021-22 Dt: 24.01.2022

Pay Scale:
INR
65000(Per Month)

Age Limit: Not exceeding 45 years.

Selection Procedure

1. The date of online/skype interview will be intimated to the eligible/shortlisted candidates by e-mail and in return they will have to send their skype id by e-mail.

2. Date of Online/Skype interview may be changed due to administrative reasons, hence, candidates are advised to check website before appearing for Online/Skype Interview.

How to Apply:

1. Candidate should submit the application form along with the self-attested copies of the following certificates by ordinary post/Speed post duly superscribed as “Application for the post ofon the top of envelope & send it to The Director, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, No.1, Mayor Sathyamoorthy Road, Chetpet, Chennai: 600 031 for considering their candidature and should mention the name of the post applied for in the prescribed application form.

2. The last date for receiving applications is 11.02.2022 by 5.30 p.m.

3. Interested candidates fulfilling the required qualification may download the prescribed application form from the website www.nirt.res.in, www.icmr.nic.in.

4. The filled-in application along with self-attested copies of all credentials in support of educational qualifications, age, caste/community and affixing a colour passport size photograph on the application form should be sent by post


Important Dates:

Published on: 29 January 2022

Last date for application is: 11 February 2022

For more details, please refer to official notification at

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The National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (NIRT) comes under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is an Internationally Recognized Institution for Tuberculosis Research. It was collaborated with World Health Organisation (WHO),for Research & Training.

The prime objective of Institute is to carry out research on all aspects (Clinical / Bacteriological / Epidemiological / Laboratory) of Tuberculosis and HIV, by coordinating nation wide surveys to assess the prevalence of Drug resistance to Antituberculosis Drugs and also provide quality assurance to the laboratory component of National Programme.

The National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (NIRT) offers Postgraduate Training / P. hD Degree in Bacteriological / Epidemiological /Biochemistry / Immunology and Statistic etc.
The National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (NIRT) offers recruitment for eligible candidates for the posts of, Technical Officer (A- Pharmacy) / Technical Officer (A- Field) / Technical Officer (Laboratory) / Technical Assistant (Library) / Technician (X- Ray) / Data Processing Operator / Lower Division Clerk / Office Attendant / Technical Assistant / Personal Assistant, etc.


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