Scientist D -Medical, Programmer

National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research Scientist ‘D’ (Medical) (1 Post – UR) –in the Pay Band-3 of Rs. 15600-39100 + Grade Pay of Rs. 7600: Essential qualifications: (i) MBBS or equivalent degree recognized by MCI from a recognized university. (ii) Eight years R&D/teaching experience in Medicine/ Surgery/ P&SM, Pathology/ Radiotherapy or equivalent in recognized institute(s) after obtaining essential qualification (i) out of which at least 2 years in a managerial position to handle R & D Projects in a team effectively in a directing capacity. Desirable qualifications: (i) MD/MS in (Medicine/ Surgery/ P&SM, Pathology/ Radiotherapy) from a recognized University or MBBS with Master in Epidemiology/PH. (ii) Additional Post doctoral research /teaching experience in the relevant subjects in recognized institute(s), (iii) Knowledge of Computer Applications. Job requirements: To assist in developing and conducting programmes for research and training on different aspects of Cancer, CVD, Diabetes and Stroke along with other scientists in conducting research in thrust areas. The incumbent is expected to provide guidance on various medical aspects to the team of software programmers and statisticians for developing software applications programmes for generating scientific information and reports. The candidate is also expected to have a good knowledge on the application of epidemiological tools and patterns of patient care in control of Cancer, CVD, Diabetes and Stroke. Scientist ‘D’ (Programmer) (1 Post – UR) - in the Pay Band-3 of Rs. 15600-39100 + Grade Pay of Rs. 7600: Essential qualifications: (i)B.E./B.Tech or equivalent Degree in Electronics/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Information Science from a recognized University. OR 1st Class Master’s Degree in Electronics/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Information Science/ MCA & M.Phil or equivalent degree from a recognized University. OR possessing DOEACC ‘B’ level certificate. OR 2nd Class Master’s Degree in the above mentioned subjects + Ph.D. degree in relevant subject from a recognized University. (ii)Eight years R &D/teaching experience (specially in disease informatics) including exposure to programming or project management in Electronics/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Information Science after obtaining essential qualification (i) out of which at least 2 years is in a managerial/ supervising/ directing capacity to handle R&D projects in a team effectively in a directing capacity after obtaining essential qualification (i). Desirable qualifications: (i) M.Tech Degree in related science or engineering subject or Ph.D. in the Electronics/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Information Science from a recognized University for candidates with first class relevant degree. (ii) Additional Post doctoral research /teaching experience in system administration and hardware & networking subjects in recognized institute(s); (iii) Skills in disease database management such as Data Capture, Data Mining, Data warehousing and standardizing of archival data. Experience in handling huge and multiple database. (iv)Knowledge of Computer Applications (SQL Server, ASP.NET Programming, VB.NET) with knowledge of Crystal Reports, data processing, compilation etc. Specific use of software packages relating to Cancer Registries will be an added advantage. Job requirements: To set Project goals, planning, scheduling and designing as part of software development life cycle. The incumbent will lead the software development team in developing software application programmes for data capture, checking, processing, analysis and reporting. Understanding and analyzing requirements and translating them into Software Requirement Specification would be a major task. Trouble shooting, monitoring and overall responsibility for software development activity and data base management will rest with this person. Training and guiding the junior software programmers and coordinating with the centres from where data is being received would be an additional activity. He/she will have to assist the Director and other senior scientists to strategically plan the major software outputs on different aspects of Cancer, CVD, Diabetes and Stroke towards conducting research in these areas. Application forms and other information can be obtained from the office of the Director-in-Charge, National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research (Indian Council of Medical Research), II Floor of Nirmal Bhawan-ICMR Complex, Poojanahalli, Off N.H. –7, Adjacent to Trumpet Flyover of BIAL, Kannamangala Post, Bangalore–562 110 in person or downloaded from ICMR website www.icmr.nic.in and NCDIR website www.ncdirindia.org / www.ncrpindia.org on or before the closing date. Application forms duly completed in all respects and signed by the applicant should be sent on the above mentioned address and should reach the centre on or before the closing date along with attested copies of the certificates in support of date of birth, educational qualification, experience etc. and a crossed Indian Postal Order (IPO) for Rs. 100/- (Rupees one hundred only) payable to the Director-in-Charge, NCDIR, Bangalore.


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