Job opportunity for M.Pharm or B.Pharm to work as Field Monitor at CDSA, 11 vacancies- Apply before 08th November 2023

Job Post: Field Monitor Positions at Clinical Development Services Agency (CDSA)

CDSA – Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI)

CDSA is a specialized center within THSTI dedicated to advancing affordable healthcare products for public health diseases. It is the sole public institution in India with a mission to foster cost-effective, high-quality, not-for-profit technology-driven preclinical and clinical product development and to support clinical research conducted by public agencies.

Position: Field Monitor

Vacancies: 01 post for each of the following states: (i) Assam (ii) Gujarat (iii) Jharkhand (iv) Haryana (v) Karnataka (vi) Rajasthan (vii) Telangana (viii) Maharashtra (ix) Tripura

Project Name: Diet and Biomarkers Survey in India (DABS-I)

Emoluments: Rs. 30,000 (Consolidated) per month

Age: Up to 35 years

Employment: Contractual

Duration: Initially for 5 months, with possible extension based on project requirements

Minimum Educational Qualification and Experience Required at CDSA

Essential:

• Master’s degree in pharmacy/public health/life sciences or related discipline from a recognized university with one year of experience in Research/Monitoring/Public Health projects OR
• Graduate in pharmacy/public health/life sciences or related discipline from a recognized university with two years’ experience in Research/Monitoring/Public Health projects

Desirable:

• Candidates with prior work experience in Research/Monitoring/Public Health projects
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word & Excel)
• Basic data analysis using statistical software is a plus

Professional Skills:

• Familiarity with CDSA – THSTI’s tools and systems for monitoring activities, with basic computer skills
• Basic knowledge and ability to conduct clinical lab-related monitoring
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a good grasp of local languages and English
• Ability to read and write multiple local languages is preferred
• Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage field-based activities
• Capability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with field teams and CDSA-THSTI concurrent monitoring team

Job Profile:

The role involves extensive travel in urban and rural areas of respective states. Remuneration is based on deliverables, with a fixed travel allowance for daily expenses. The incumbent’s responsibilities include:

• Monitoring specified primary sampling units (PSUs) to ensure subjects’ sample collection, shipment, processing, and packaging align with project protocols
• Conducting site visits at allocated PSUs and collection points (CP) for concurrent monitoring
• Interviewing subjects/parents and phlebotomists per the DABS protocol
• Monitoring the process of anthropometry, biological and cooked food sample collection, and their allocation to the correct subjects
• Ensuring safety during the sample collection process
• Overseeing the labeling and completion of forms related to sample collection and transport
• Fulfilling requirements during the transportation of collected samples to designated collection centers
• Documenting monitoring observations and maintaining appropriate documentation
• Escalating major or critical quality issues to the Associate Program Manager and/or Program Manager
• Collaborating with zonal leads when necessary to provide monitoring support

General Terms & Conditions:

• These are short-term positions, and extension depends on performance and project tenure, with no claim for regular employment.
• Qualifications must be from a recognized Board/University.
• Age and other relaxations are granted as per government guidelines.
• Screening may be done if a large number of applications are received.

How to Apply:

• Applicants must apply online through the Institute’s website.
• Complete details and application procedure are available on the website.
• The last date for online application submission is 08th November 2023.

For further information and application, visit https://thsti.res.in/en/Jobs.

Please adhere to the specified application process, and no canvassing will be entertained.

The application will be scrutinized/shortlisted and processed for further selection.