Opportunity for Pharmacy Professionals to Join ICMR Headquarters | Salary Rs 1,50,000 month

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research, is one of the oldest and largest medical research bodies in the world. The ICMR is funded by the Government of India through the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.In 2007, the organization established the Clinical Trials Registry - India, which is India's national registry for clinical trials.

ICMR Headquarters intends to fill up following two Non-institutional position purely on temporary contract basis for its short-term projects mentioned below.

Senior Consultant (Scientific Non-Medical)
Name of the project : Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) coordination unit, ICMR Hqrs
No of post : 01
Essential Qualifications : Professionals having proven competency and success in their area of specialization, with at least 12 years of post-qualification experience and should possess minimum M.Sc / B.Tech / BE / MCA / MPH / B.Pharm/BAMS/BSMS/MD in AYUSH or equivalent qualifications in relevant subject.
Note : 1. PhD will be considered as 4 years’ experience (irrespective of the duration taken to complete the degree)
2. MD/MS or equivalent to be considered as 3 years experience
3. MVSc will be considered as 2 years experience
4. MPH will not be considered as any experience

Experience
• Previous experience of working in public health program
• Extensive knowledge of Antimicrobial resistance and Antimicrobial stewardship program
• Experience of managing large multicentric projects
• Experience in working with large datasets, databases, surveillance platforms and data analytics tools
• Experience in validation and analysis of microbiological data.
• Knowledge of Government initiatives, MoHFW Previous experience of writing reports, publications, presentations
• Willingness to travel
Age : 40 to 70 years
Consolidated Emoluments : Consolidated salary up to Rs. 1,50,000/- per month
Tenure : One year or upto the period of project, whichever is earlier

Senior Consultant (Scientific Non-Medical)
Name of the project : Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) coordination unit, ICMR Hqrs
No of post : 01
Essential Qualifications : Professionals having proven competency and success in their area of specialization, with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience and should possess minimum master’s degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning/, Computational Biology, or B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field with demonstrated experience in data management, artificial intelligence/machine learning and data analytics.
Note :
1. PhD will be considered as 4 years’ experience (irrespective of the duration taken to complete the degree)
2. MD/MS or equivalent to be considered as 3 years experience
3. MVSc will be considered as 2 years experience
4. MPH will not be considered as any experience

Experience
• Experience in developing or implementing AI/ML models, algorithms, predictive analytics or automated data-processing solutions.
• Hands-on experience with programming languages such as Python, R, Java, SQL or equivalent.
• Experience in designing, managing, cleaning, analyzing and interpreting large datasets.
• Experience in developing/maintaining data management systems, databases, dashboards or analytical platforms.
• Knowledge of Government initiatives
• Willingness to travel
Age : 40 to 70 years
Consolidated Emoluments : Consolidated salary up to Rs. 1,50,000/- per month
Tenure : One year or upto the period of project, whichever is earlier

General Terms and conditions:-
1. This position is meant for temporary projects and co-terminus with the project duration.
2. Engagement of the above advertised Project Human Resource Positions will depend upon availability of funds, functional requirements and approval of the Competent Authority. Therefore, we are not committed to fill up all the advertised Project Human Resource Positions and the process is liable to be withdrawn /cancelled / modified at any time.
3. The rates of emoluments/stipend shown in this advertisement are project specific and may vary according to sanction of the funding agency of the Project.
4. Cut-off date for age limit will be as on the date of last date for submission of applications.
5. Age relaxation will be as per the guidelines of ICMR.
6. Reserved category candidates must produce their latest Caste Validity Certificate. OBC candidates must possess a latest valid non-creamy layer certificate. PWD candidates shall produce latest disability certificate issued by a Medical board of Government hospital with not less than 40% disability.
7. Separate application should be submitted for each position. Allotment of project to the successful candidates will be decided by the competent authority at its discretion.
8. Qualification & experience should be in relevant discipline/field and from an Institution of repute. Experience should have been gained after acquiring the minimum essential qualification.
9. Mere fulfilling the essential qualification does not guarantee the selection.
10. Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for written exam and personal discussion.

11. Persons already in regular time scale service under any Government Department/ Organizations are not eligible to apply.
12. No TA/DA will be paid to attend interview / personal discussion and candidates have to arrange transport/accommodation themselves.
13. ICMR reserves rights to consider or reject any application/candidature.
14. Submission of wrong or false information during the process of selection shall disqualify the candidature at any stage.
15. The persons engaged on Project Human Resource Positions cannot be permitted to register for Ph.D., due to time constraints. 16. The persons engaged on Project Human Resource Positions will normally be posted at the study site; however, they can be posted to any other sites in the interest of research work. They are liable to serve in any part of the country.
17. The persons engaged on Project Human Resource Positions shall not have any claim on a regular post in ICMR or in any of its Institutes/Centers or in any Department of Government of lndia and their project term with breaks or without breaks in any or multiple projects will not confer any right for further assignment or any other project or appointment/absorption/regularization of service in funding agency or in ICMR. Benefits of Provident Fund, Pension Scheme, Leave Travel Concession, Medical claim, Staff Quarters transfer to any other project or appointment/absorption/regularization of service in funding agency or in ICMR. Benefits of Provident Fund, Pension Scheme, Leave Travel Concession, Medical claim, Staff Quarters and other facilities applicable to the regular staff of ICMR etc. are not admissible to the project human resource positions.
18. Successful candidates will normally be engaged on Project Human Resource Position initially for a period of one year or less, depending upon the tenure of the Project and functional requirements. Continuation / Extension to engagement of Project Human Resource Positions will be depending upon evaluation of performance, tenure of the project, availability of funds, functional requirements and approval of Competent Authority. The maximum term of any Project Human Resource Position in any or multiple projects, with breaks or without breaks shall be five years only. The concerned Project Investigator, Division Head and Head of the host Institute shall personally be responsible and accountable for the continuation / extension given if any, without prior concurrence of the Director General, ICMR to any project human resource position beyond five years either with or without breaks in any or multiple projects.
19. ICMR reserves the right to terminate the project human resource position even during the agreed contract period or extended contract period without assigning any reason.
20. Leave shall be as per the ICMR's policy for project human resource positions.

21. Candidate must submit his/her duly filled in application form in the prescribed format with a recent passport size color photograph along with a detailed bio- data/C.V. and all relevant documents; duly self- attested; in proof of his/her educational qualifications [all certificates and mark-sheets from 10th Std. onwards], working experience, age, caste and photo id [Aadhar Card/Indian Passport/PAN Card/Driving License] etc., within the schedule date and time for submission of application, failing which his/her candidature will not be considered. Late/Delayed/Incomplete/Unsigned applications will not be considered at all and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
22. ICMR reserves the right to cancel/modify the process at any time, at its discretion.
23. The decision of the Competent Authority will be final and binding.
24. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
25. Corrigendum/addendum/further information; if any; in respect of this advertisement, will be published on our website only. Hence, the candidates are advised to see the website of ICMR regularly for further updates related to this advertisement.