Job Opportunity as Pharmacovigilance Associate at AIIMS Rishikesh- Apply before 15th March 2025

About AIIMS, Rishikesh:

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh is a medical college and hospital based in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. The institute operates autonomously under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It is one of the Institutes of National Importance in India.

The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. IPC is responsible for updating the Indian Pharmacopoeia, publishing the National Formulary of India, certifying reference substances, and overseeing the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI).

We are currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Junior Pharmacovigilance Associate on a contractual basis at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh, under the Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Monitoring Centres of PvPI.

Position Details:

• Job Title: Junior Pharmacovigilance Associate
• Location: Department of Pharmacology, AIIMS Rishikesh, Uttarakhand – 249201
• Number of Vacancies: 01
• Employment Type: Contractual
• Age Limit: Not exceeding 28 years

Eligibility Criteria:

Essential Qualifications:

Candidates must possess one of the following degrees from a recognized university/institute:

• Master’s Degree in Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy Practice, or Clinical Research
• Pharm.D/MBBS/BDS

Desirable Qualifications:

• Minimum one year of experience in drug safety or pharmacovigilance

Salary:

• ₹26,250/- per month

Key Responsibilities:

1. ADR Data Collection: Collect and document Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reports.
2. ICSR Processing: Process Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) and manage them in the VigiFlow database.
3. Review & Analysis: Conduct quality, clinical, and statistical reviews of ICSRs in the Drug Safety database.
4. Other Duties: Perform any additional tasks assigned by the Competent Authority.

Application Process:

Interested candidates must submit their applications in both hard copy and online mode through the Google Form link provided in the advertisement. The application form can be downloaded from the official IPC website (ipc.gov.in).

Submission Address:

To:
AMC Coordinator (Dr. Puneet Dhamija)
Department of Pharmacology, Level-4, Medical College
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Virbhadra Road, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand – 249201

Deadline:

Applications must be submitted by 5 PM on 15/03/2025.

Selection Process:

The recruitment process will include:

• Written Test
• Interview (for shortlisted candidates)

The date of the screening test and interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates via email.

Join us in ensuring drug safety and contributing to the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India!