#1, Radial Road, Pallikaranai, Chennai – 600 100, Tamil Nadu, India
Roles and Responsibilities 1. Guide microbiologist/technicians at SSU/DSU level for laboratory investigations of diseases of public health importance. 2. Supervise through onsite visits and provide technical support to for strengthening the Public Health functions of District Laboratories under IDSP. 3. Supervise the referral lab network in states/UTs. 4. Ensure timely submission by DSUs/SSUs of weekly reports on laboratory tests carried out in priority district laboratories to CSU. 5. To increase the L form reporting units in states for disease surveillance by coordinating with epidemiologists. 6. Ensure implementation of Standard Operating Procedures, Bio Waste Management and Biosafety guidelines and implementation of Internal Quality control and participation in External Quality Assessment Scheme (EQAS) in all laboratories under IDSP. 7. Participate in epidemic investigation as member of Rapid Response team (RRT) as and when required and provide support for sample collection and transport of specimens. 8. Regular monitoring of the functioning of District Public Health laboratories and state referral lab network under IDSP. 9. Quarterly performance report to be prepared for appraisal. 10. Work shall include frequent travel to assigned states. 11. Any other work/activity assigned from time to time. Eligibility Criteria: Desired Candidate Profile a) MBBS with MD/DNB in Medical Microbiology/Lab Medicine; b)Must be proficient in Computer Applications (MS Word, excel, Power point), email and internet. c)Immediate Joiner. Perks and Benefits As per Market standard