Project Scientist-B (Medical) for BDS/MDS Professionals

ICMR-NIIRNCD Recruitment 2025 – Project Scientist-B (Medical) for BDS/MDS Professionals
Position: Project Scientist-B (Medical)
Project Title:
Pilot the Comprehensive Screening for all NCDs through Point of Care Tests (POCT) under NP-NCD in Phalodi district, Rajasthan
Job Title Project Scientist-B (Medical)
Number of Posts 1 (SC Category)
Job Type Temporary (Project-Based)
Tenure 6 Months (extendable/terminable as per project requirement)
Salary (baseSalary) ₹67,000 per month (consolidated)
Age Limit 40 years (as on date of interview)
🧾 Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualification:
MBBS / BDS / BHMS / BAMS degree from a recognized university.
Desirable Qualification:
Master’s degree in related fields such as:
Public Health
Community Medicine
Epidemiology
Health Management
Life Sciences
MDS in Public Health Dentistry or related disciplines preferred
Experience:
Minimum 2 years in public health research or field project coordination.
Experience in NCD research, epidemiology, or working with government health departments desirable.
Technical Skills:
Data analysis (Excel, SPSS, STATA)
Digital data collection (ODK, KoBo, mHealth apps)
Excellent English and local language communication
🧑‍⚕️ Role & Responsibilities
Coordinate field research activities under NP-NCD pilot project.
Supervise data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Engage with local/district health authorities.
Assist in designing and implementing NCD screening strategies.
Train field teams for risk factor identification and intervention.
🌍 Work Location
Primary Posting: ICMR-NIIRNCD, Jodhpur
Field Locations: Phalodi, Jaipur, or other districts in Rajasthan based on project needs.
🧭 Career Scope for Dental Graduates
This role offers an excellent entry for BDS professionals into public health research, with MDS (Public Health Dentistry) graduates enjoying additional preference.
It enables transition from clinical dentistry to epidemiology, health systems research, and national health program implementation.
Career Growth Path:
Project Scientist-B → Scientist-C/D → Epidemiologist / Public Health Consultant → WHO / ICMR / PHFI Research Roles
🗓️ Application Process
Mode: Walk-in Interview / Written Test
Documents: Original certificates, self-attested photocopies, ID proof
Disclaimer
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