Apply for the Junior Trial Coordinator position at JIPMER, Puducherry. Join the Oncology research project and gain experience in clinical trials. Last date to apply: September 5, 2024.
JIPMER Recruitment 2024 Position Name:
Junior Trial Coordinator (1 Post)
JIPMER Recruitment 2024 Institution Name:
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
Project Title:
“Network of Oncology Clinical Trials India (NOCI)”
Funding Agency:
BIRAC
Nature of Work and Responsibilities:
The recruited patients in the project will need to be followed up, coordinated for their treatment, data collection, data entry, coordination with other centers involved in the project, and checking of data entries.
Remuneration:
₹25,000 per month (no other allowances payable)
Duration: 1 year (likely)
Eligibility Criteria (Qualifications and Experience):
- Essential:
- Degree in Life Sciences
- 2 years of experience in the medical field (working with patients) or in medical research
- Fluency in Tamil (speaking, reading, and writing) as the project involves interaction with patients and obtaining consent
- Desirable:
- Experience in clinical trials
- Working experience in the cancer field or with cancer patients
- GCP (Good Clinical Practice) training
Maximum Age Limit: 30 years (as of the last date of receipt of applications)
Application Process: Interested and eligible candidates should email the filled application form (attached in the advertisement), along with their CV and supporting documents (scanned in one PDF file) to the following email ID: nocirecruitment@gmail.com.
Important Instructions:
- Applications not submitted in the prescribed format will not be accepted.
- Mention the name of the post applied for in the email subject line.
- The PDF file should be named in the following format: “CandidateName_PostName_Year_Application”. For example, “James_JTC_2024_application”.
- The last date for sending complete applications by email is September 5, 2024, by 5 PM.
Selection Process: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the details furnished in their application form, CV, and supporting documents. The list of eligible candidates will be displayed on the JIPMER website. The final selection will be based on the CV, application, and performance in the written test/interview.
Written Test Syllabus:
- Basic knowledge of cancer
- Knowledge about clinical research
- GCP (Good Clinical Practice)
- Patient care-related skills
- Consenting process and drug storage
Interview:
- Ability to interact and respond to situations in clinical research and patient management.
Important Dates:
- Written Test Date and Time: September 11, 2024, at 9 AM
- Location: Department of Medical Oncology, SS Block, JIPMER, Puducherry-605006
Terms and Conditions:
- This position is purely on a contract basis for an externally funded project, and the candidate will have no claim to any regular post at JIPMER.
- The appointment duration is based on project needs and external funding support. It may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of the Project Investigator.
- Qualifications and experience must be in a relevant field from a reputed institution/organization, and experience should be gained after acquiring the essential qualifications.
- Terms and conditions, including qualifications and experience, may be relaxed/altered at the discretion of the Principal Investigator.
- Valid email ID and mobile number are mandatory.
- The consolidated salary may vary according to the norms set by the funding agency, with no additional allowances provided.
- Submission of false information at any stage during the selection process may lead to disqualification or termination if detected after engagement.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and/or interview. The decision of the Project Investigator will be final.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- Incomplete applications or those not submitted in the prescribed format will likely be summarily rejected.
Interviews for the post may be conducted in person or via videoconferencing, depending on the Principal Investigator’s discretion. In case of videoconferencing, it is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure access to a suitable device with audio and camera facilities and a stable internet connection.
Final Thoughts: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly, as this is a project-based position with a limited duration. Ensure that the application form is filled out correctly and that all necessary documents are attached. Selected candidates will have a unique opportunity to work in clinical trials and patient care within a prestigious institution like JIPMER.