Life Sciences, Pharma Openings in Multidisciplinary Research Unit, SMIMER

Walk in interview for the contractual post of Research Assistant and Field Investigators for the Project: "Costing Of Health Services In India 2.0" at Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education & Research (SMIMER), Surat under Multi Disciplinary Research Unit (MRU).

Qualifications and experience for the posts Research Assistant and Field Investigator for the Project "Costing of Health Services in India (CHSI 2.0)” for Multidisciplinary Research Unit (Department of Health Research and ICMR)- SMIMER for the appointment on contractual basis.

Research Assistant - 1 Post
Minimum Qualification : MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / M.Sc. in any of the Life Science subjects
Experience : minimum of 2 years experience of working in the research field
Desirable : ICMR / DHR- funded research projects related to healthcare costing
Age Limit : Up to 40 years
Consolidated/ Fixed salary per month : Rs. 50,000 /- (Consolidated)

Field Investigator - 2 posts
Minimum Qualification : B.Sc. Nursing / BPH / B.Pharm / MSW/B.Sc. Medical Science
Age Limit : Up to 40 years
Consolidated/ Fixed salary per month : Rs. 35,000 /- (Consolidated)

Walk-In Interview Terms and Conditions
1. The terms and conditions of staff to be employed in MRU SMIMER will be as per guidelines of implementation of MRU scheme in Government medical colleges as stipulated by Department of Health Research, MoHFW, Govt, of India.
2. The candidates are instructed to register their names before 9.30 am on the day of interview.
3. Qualification & Pay : As per notification and guidelines of MRU scheme Department of Health Research, MoHFW, Govt, of India.
4. In case the number of Eligible candidates appear in the walking interview are more than 5 time the number of vacancy for each post, written MCQ. test related to the subject matter will be conducted. Based on the score obtained, a merit list will be prepared. Interview of only top scorers (5 Times the no. of vacancy) will be conducted.
5. The appointments shall on contract basis on monthly consolidated remuneration.
6. The period of appointment is for 6 month, extendable to another 6 Months based on performance.
7. Candidates working in Government sector/ Government Autonomous Medical colleges must produce "No Objection Certificate" from Head of the institution/Competent Authority in which the candidate is presently working.
Tenure of the post

Above posts are temporary in nature and will be filled up purely on contractual basis with initial appointments for Six (06) months as per rules and regulations of the MRU. The Appointment is extendable for another 6 Month based on performance. The employment on these posts will be temporary, for a fixed term and shall automatically cease on expiry of term without any notice unless renewed or reemployment letter issued.
If the performance of the candidate is not satisfactory during any part of the tenure, the services of the candidate may be terminated with a notice period of 1 month. In case the candidate wishes to leave the contract, they may choose to do so with a notice period of 1 month.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS : The appointment is subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. The appointment is purely on temporary basis and can be terminated at any time by giving one month's notice. The Controlling Authority, however, reserves the right to terminate the services of the appointee forthwith or before the expiry of notice period by making payment to the appointee of the consolidated salary for a period of notice or the un-expired portion thereof. The appointee cannot, however, surrender stipend/consolidated salary in lieu of the period of notice or un-expired portion thereof and may be required to serve the full period of notice.
2. Applicable Govt, taxes are liable to be deducted from contractual candidate's monthly consolidated pay.
3. Candidate has to perform all duties and work given by his/her higher authorities without fail with full sincerity and dedication.
4. The appointee will have to work for a minimum period of one month. If he/she resigns before the stipulated period, he/she will have to refund the entire amount of salary/stipend received forthwith before being relieved. After one month's period, the appointee has to submit one month's prior notice for resignation/termination.
5. The appointee will not be treated as an employee of the SMIMER, Surat or DHR/ICMR, New Delhi. The appointee will not have any claim on a regular post in this Institute or in any Dept, of Govt, of India. The appointee shall give an undertaking to this effect before joining the post.
6. The appointee will be under the Administrative control of SMIMER, Surat and will be subject to all the rules and regulations of the Institute during tenure of the appointment. If there is any periodic amendment in guidelines from DHR regarding any component of scheme it will
be applicable as per the guidelines issued by the Department of Health Research (DHR) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
7. The appointee is not entitled for Medical aid, Bonus or any other such facilities extended to the regular staff of the Institute.
8. He/ She shall be entitled for Six (06) casual leaves and 1 sectional off for a period of Six months. He / She shall be entitled for all public holidays which other staff of SMIMER are entitled for; otherthan that no leaveshall be granted to him/her. He/Sheshall have to obtain written permission in advance from the Dean, SMIMER before proceeding for such leave.
9. In regard to any disputes regarding service terms and conditions Dean, SMIMER, Surat decision will be final authority. All dispute matters will be under Surat city jurisdictions.

Interview to be held on 09/01/2026 at 9: 00 A.M. at D block umarwada, SMIMER , Surat. Screening test will be conducted to shortlist eligible candidates for appearing in the interview.