Accountant

National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), New Delhi on behalf of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the above mentioned post purely on contractual basis.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance for implementation of the ‘National Viral Hepatitis Control Program’ and its goals at centre, and in states, as may be agreed upon from time to time.
• To assist the focal person for managing lab services at various levels under the initiative
• 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.
• 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 or 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
Post-graduate qualifications in microbiology with MBBS recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI) with 2 years of experience in Medical Microbiology

Desirable Skills

• Computer proficiency with high level of familiarity with commonly used packages like MSWord, 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
• Willingness to travel to states & districts to provide technical assistance & ability to work on different assignment simultaneously to meet the timelines for assignments.

Upper Limit for Age

• Age up to 45 years as on last date for receiving application according to the advertisement

Remuneration Range: Rs. 60,000/- to Rs. 1,20,000/- per month.

The fee offered within the band will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

How to apply: Candidates are requested to fill the online application correctly which is available on the NHSRC website (http://nhsrcindia.org). Applications will be accepted in the prescribed online application format only. The last date for receiving applications is 23-July-2024