Pharmacists Openings at AVNL (Government of India Enterprise)

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVANI) (AVNL) is a new Defence PSU with its headquarters at Avadi (Chennai). AVNL is engaged in the manufacturing of battle tanks (T-72, T-90, MBT Arjun), Infantry Combat Vehicles, Support vehicles (MPV, AERV etc.) and Defence mobility solutions (Stallion, LPTA etc.) for the armed forces and homelandsecurity agencies. It is the current market leader in this segment. It is a new Government Company with Great Future. It offers great work environment and challenging opportunities for the professionals to prove their mettle.

Applications are invited from professionals for the following position in AVNL Corporate Office, Avadi, Chennai – 600054

Post : Pharmacists

No of posts : 03
Remuneration : Rs. 23,000/- + IDA
Nature of Appointment : Engagement of Non- Executives on Fixed Term Employment

Academic Qualifications : B.Pharm from an institute approved by the Pharmacy Council of India. Knowledge of MS Office
Experience : Experience is added advantage
Job Description : 1. Review and execute physician’s prescriptions checking their appropriateness and legality
2. Organize the pharmacy in an efficient manner to make the identification of products easier and faster
3. Maintain full control over delivering, stocking and labeling medicine and other products and monitor their condition to prevent expiring or deterioration
4. Listen carefully to customers to interpret their needs and issues and offer information and advice
5. Provide assistance other medical services such as injections, blood pressure/ temperature measurements etc.
6. Prepare medicine when appropriate using correct dosages and material for each individual patient
7. Keep records of patient history and of all activities regarding heavy medication
8. Keep abreast of advancements in medicine by attending conferences and seminars and collaborating with other healthcare professionals
9. Comply with all applicable legal rules, regulations and procedures.

Skills required
i) Proven experience as a pharmacist
ii) Thorough understanding of dosage administration and measurement, chemical compounds, medical brands etc.
iii) Outstanding knowledge of MS Office and Pharmacy infor- mation systems (eg. MediTech, Mediware etc.)
iv) Good organizing skills
v) Excellent communication skills with a customer oriented approach
vi) Integrity and compassion
vii) Degree in Pharmacy/Pharmacology
viii) Valid license to practice the profession

Tenure : Initial period of engagement is for 02 years (Extendable) which may be extended on yearly basis based on business requirement upto the age of 65 years based on the performance review.
Place of Posting : AVNL CO , Avadi , Chennai,
Working Hours : As per office hours of the respective Unit/Office.

Other Terms and Conditions
(i) The engagement is purely temporary and contractual and on Fixed Term Basis and it is not against any permanent vacancy. This engagement will not entitle any candidate to claim for regular/permanent employment in the Company. Accordingly, nothing within or relating to the Contract shall establish the relationship of employer and employee, or of principal and agent, between the Company and the contracted Professionals. They will not be entitled for any benefit /compensation/ absorption/ regularization/permanent employment in the Company except the fixed remuneration.
(ii) Employees who have opted for Voluntary Retirement from the regular services of AVNL/Erstwhile OFB Units/other PSUs/Autonomous bodies/Govt Departments/Defence Services are not eligible to apply for the posts for contractual engagement in AVNL CO/Units.
(iii) The persons engaged on full time basis will not be allowed to take any other assignment during the period of contractual engagement.
(iv) Total paid leave admissible shall not exceed 15 days in a year
(v) DA, HRA or any other allowances shall not be admissible. No accommodation and Medical facilities will be admissible. However, Company accommodation may be provided in special cases with the permission of CMD/AVNL on payment of applicable licence fees and other charges.
(vi) TA, DA while on official tour will be paid on case to case basis. In case of retired Govt. / CPSE personnel, it may be as per his entitlement at the time of retirement. In other cases, it will be decided on case to case basis with the approval of Competent Authority. Company units will provide transit accommodation in their guest houses. Company units may also providelocal transport.
(vii) The persons engaged can be assigned additional responsibilities/tasks in addition to their specialization and assigned tasks.
(viii) They will work on full time basis and on all working days as applicable or in operation in theCompany. They may also be required to work beyond the normal working hours and on holidays too, in case of functional requirement.
(ix) The engagement can be discontinued or terminated with one-month notice or one- month salary as the case may be decided by either side without assigning any reasons.
(x) The incumbents are liable to be transferred/ posted anywhere in India at the discretion of the Company.

(xi) Those working must submit NOC at the time of Interview and should submit proper relieving letter from present employer in the event of selection.
(xii) The cut-off date for age, qualification and experience will be the date of advertisement. (xiii) Date of issuance of final mark sheet shall be taken as the date of acquiring qualification.
(xiv) Relaxation of age for SC/ST/OBC- NCL/PWD and Ex-Servicemen/ J&K domicile category will be as per Govt. of India guidelines. Reserved category candidates applying against unreserved post shall be treated as General category and no relaxation shall be given. The reserved category candidates are required to submit the caste / category certificate in prescribed format of Government of India, issued by the competent authority. OBC candidates belonging to creamy layer category should apply as general category and against general vacancies only.
(xv) The minimum qualification requirement in terms of percentage of marks/division will be appropriately relaxed for the Candidates belonging to SC, ST and PWD category.
(xvi) Only full time regular courses will be considered as qualification and all qualifications should be recognized by AICTE/UGC/appropriate Indian Statutory Authorities. Wherever CGPA/ OGPA or letter grade in a Degree is awarded, equivalent percentage of marks should be indicated in the application as per norms adopted by University/ Institutes. Candidates willbe required to submit documentary proof/ certificate to this effect from the Institute/ University at the time of Interview, if called for the same.
(xvii) Mere submission of Application does not guarantee the adequacy of candidature for being considered for further selection process. Mere fulfilling of eligibility criteria shall not conferany right to the applicant for being called for interview/appointment. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.
(xviii) Candidate will have to bring an original valid Photo ID (Aadhaar Card etc.) and other originaldocuments for verification at the time of interview/ medical/ joining, if called for. (xix) AVNL also reserves the right to cancel/amend the advertisement and/or the selection process there under. The number of positions filled may increase or decrease depending on the requirement of AVNL. (xx) No TA/ DA shall be paid to any candidate for attending interview in AVNL. (xxi) Engagement of the selected candidate will be subject to medical fitness by the Medical Officer nominated by AVNL. (xxii) Police verification report (PVR) is a pre-condition for engagement of the selected candidates.Candidates will have to obtain a formal Police verification report before joining. Necessary Medical Insurance policy for self may also be submitted at the time of joining with AVNL.

(xxiii) No correspondence will be entertained from the candidates not selected/ interviewed.
(xxiv) Candidates should ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed for the post they have applied. In case it is found at any stage of selection process or even after appointmentthat the candidate has furnished false or incorrect information or suppressed any relevantinformation/ material facts or does not full fill the criteria, his / her candidature / services are liable for rejection/ termination without notice.
(xxv) Any corrigendum/clarifications of the advertisement, if necessary, shall only be uploaded on avnl.co.in and no separate press coverage shall be done for this purpose. (xxvi) All disputes / cases related to this recruitment process are subject to jurisdiction of courts at Chennai only.
(xxvii) Management reserves the right to cancel / restrict /enlarge / modify / alter the recruitment/ selection process, if need so arises, without issuing any further notice or assigning any reason thereafter.
(xxviii) AVNL reserves the right to relax age/experience/qualification & other qualifying criteria in deserving cases. (xxix) All information regarding this recruitment process would be made available in the AVNL website (avnl.co.in) only. Applicants are advised to check the web site periodically for important updates.
(xxx) The candidates must have an active E-mail ID & Mobile number which must remain valid for at least next one year. All future communications with the candidates will take place only through E-mail. Candidates have to ensure accuracy of their E-mail ID & Mobile number. No change in E-mail ID & Mobile number as declared in the application will be allowed. The Company shall not be responsible if the information/ intimations do not reach candidates in case of change in the mobile number, email address, connectivity/network issues, technical fault or otherwise, beyond the control of the Company. Candidates are advised to keep a close watch on the website (avnl.co.in ) for latest updates.
(xxxi) Application fee (Non-refundable Rs. 300/-). SC/ST/PwD/Ex-SM/Female candidates are exempted from payment of application fees. Payment of Processing Fee of Rs.300/- (Rupees Three Hundred only) through SBI Collect (PSU- Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited – Miscellaneous) or by means of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of AVNL, payable at Chennai.
(xxxii) Applications that are incomplete, not in prescribed format, not legible, without the required certificates and without requisite fee, shall be summarily rejected without assigning any reasons and no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.
(xxxiii) For any queries regarding this recruitment please send E-mail to hr@avnl.co.in or contact 044-26843341/26844808 on all working days from 9.30 AM to 06.00 PM (Monday to Friday).
(xxxiv) Clarifications/Decisions of the Company in respect of all matters pertaining to this recruitment would be final and binding on all candidates.
(xxxv) Any other terms and conditions of engagement can be determined and incorporated withthe approval of the Competent Authority.

How to apply
1. Interested candidates may download the application from the website (avnl.co.in) as attached at Annexure B to this advertisement. Hard Copy of duly filled in application shall be submitted along with scanned self-attested copies of evidence of proof of age, qualification and experience, last drawn pay including level/grade or CTC as applicable etc. The application, complete in all respect together with the required fee should be sent through speed post/courier service to the Offg. General Manager/HR (CO), Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited, HVF Road, Avadi, Chennai – 600054 super-scribing the envelope with the Advertisement No & Name of the post applied for. Last date for receipt of Application at AVNL CO is 21 days from the date of publication of this advertisement.
2. Application fee (Non-refundable Rs.300/-) to be paid through SBI Collect (PSU -> Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (Tamil Nadu) –> AVNL CO –> Recruitment fees) or by means of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited, payable at Chennai. SC/ST/PwD/Ex-SM/EWS/Female applicants are exempted from payment of application fees.
3. Non-attachment of required documents as per application format will be treated as incomplete application and will be rejected forthwith. It is mandatory to fill all the relevant information such as qualification details, experience details, percentage of marks etc. In case of any variation in Name/ surname/ spelling mentioned in the Application cum Bio-data and in educational/professional qualification certificates, application will be liable to be cancelled. AVNL management will not take any responsibility for any delay in receipt or loss in postal transit for any application or communication.
4. Applicant is requested to enter his/her active email address and mobile phone number which should be valid and operational, as all important communications will be sent to this email or mobile number. The engagement of above professionals on contract basis will be subject to the terms and conditions attached as Annexure - C. All the candidates are required to go through the terms and conditions thoroughly before filing their applications.