Position: Senior Consultant-Injection Safety

Organization: National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC)

Location: Delhi

Apply:  http://nhsrcindia.org

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance in the area of specialty for facilitating the implementation of the ‘National Viral hepatitis Control Program and achieving the yearly physical and financial targets at various levels.

• Ensure implementation of Standard Operating procedures, Biomedical-Waste Management and Bio-safety guidelines and implementation of Internal Quality Control and participation in External Quality Assessment Scheme (EQAS) in all laboratories under the initiative.

• EnsuringInjectionsafetymeasuresinthevariouslaboratoriesundertheinitiative

• Reviewing of the latest advancements in diagnosis and management of viral Hepatitis

• Supervise through on site visits and provide technical support for strengthening of state and District Laboratories under the initiative;

• Ensure timely submission of reports on laboratory tests carried out in state and district laboratories to the NVHMU

• Regular monitoring of the functioning of District Laboratories and State referral lab network under the initiative and coordinate with IDSP for the same;

• Willingness to travel to states & districts to provide technical assistance & ability to work on different assignments simultaneously to meet the timelines for assignments.

• Participate in epidemic/outbreak investigation as member of Rapid Response Team(RRT) for viral hepatitis as and when required and provide support for sample collection and transport of specimens

• Undertake review of literature and stay up-to-date on current trends in health systems strengthening with regard to the initiative for prevention and control of viral hepatitis.

• Collect and analyze state and national data on components of the initiative on regular basis.

• Responsible for Program Implementation Plan of States (PIP) state PIP-through coordinating and incorporating inputs for the initiative.

• Budgeting and financial planning for the program

• Building capacities at district and state level under the initiative.

• Facilitate all work related to EQAS periodically

• Develop study / evaluation protocols / guidelines and undertake and guide research studies as needed.

• Undertake other assignments, which may be assigned from time to time by the Reporting Authority.

Eligibility Criteria:

Essential Qualifications and Experience MBBS recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI) with post graduation in Medical Microbiology/Lab. Medicine / public health;

Minimum Experience At least 3 years relevant experience after acquiring postgraduate qualifications in implementation/service delivery for a National Program or in laboratory work Other Desirable Skills

• Computer proficiency with high level of familiarity with commonly used packages like MS Word, Excel, Power Point & Web surfing to search relevant data & documents.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, analytical and interpersonal abilities, excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Working knowledge of Hindi also desirable

• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

• Experience in operationalizing health program at field level.

Age: Upto 45 years as on last date for receiving application according to the advertisement.

Remuneration: Rs 90,000-1, 50,000/- (Rupees ninety thousand to one lakh fifty thousand per month)