Pharma Govt Job Alert! JIPMER is recruiting for Senior Project Assistant (Research Assistant) | Apply Now
The latest Pharma Govt Job notification under JIPMER Careers announces excellent Research Assistant Jobs opportunities for eligible candidates in Pharmacology, Life Sciences, Nursing, and related healthcare disciplines. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, is inviting applications for the Senior Project Assistant (Research Assistant/MSW) post under an ICMR-funded oncology research project focused on tele-consultation and cancer survivorship care.
- Job Title: Senior Project Assistant (Research Assistant/MSW)
- Advt. No.: JIP/MEDONCO/ICMR/2025/1.5
- Location: Puducherry, India
About the Company
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, is a premier medical education and research institute functioning under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Through JIPMER Careers, the institute regularly provides Pharma Govt Jobs and Research Assistant Jobs opportunities in clinical research, oncology, and healthcare innovation.
Job Description
Applications are invited from eligible candidates to work on the following post on a contract basis in a research project funded by an external agency at JIPMER, Puducherry.
- Project Title: Implementation and Assessment of an Innovative Tele-Consultation Program Designed for Local Need-based Cancer Survivorship Care.
- Funding Agency: ICMR
- Project Investigator (PI): Dr. Smita Kayal
- Department: Medical Oncology
- Likely Duration: 1 year 3 months
- Consolidated Remuneration: Rs. 30,600 per month (Fixed)
Key Responsibilities
- Patient counseling for teleconsultation & follow-up, and identify the barriers to tele follow-up
- Assisting in the conduct of remote follow-up calls
- Preparation of SOP for engagement of community participants
- Communicating & coordinating with community health workers and general practitioners
- Community-level outreach services & data collection in the community
- Miscellaneous administrative work for the overall functioning of the project
- Participate in all study-related activities and discharge other duties assigned by PI
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (3 years) in:
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Pharmacology
- Life Sciences
- Nursing
- Any related discipline
with two years of experience in a relevant field
OR
Postgraduate degree in:
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Pharmacology
- Life Sciences
- Nursing
- Any related discipline
AND
- Minimum one year of clinical research experience in Oncology/Psycho-oncology/Community Health/Tele-follow-up/any other health-related research area.
Desirable Qualification
- Experience in patient and caregiver counseling
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
- Experience in clinical research data collection and data management
- Basic knowledge of research methodology
- Proficiency in the local language
- Basic computer skills in MS Office, Excel, MS Word, and Video Conferencing
- Good communication and coordination skills
Application Process
Eligible and interested candidates may email the filled application form along with CV and supporting documents (scanned in one PDF) to: projectscrap.medonco@gmail.com
- Last Date to Apply: 08 March 2026 (Up to 09:00 PM)
Selection Process
- Interview
Applicants will be shortlisted based on application details, CV, and documentary proof provided.
Important Terms & Conditions
- This position is purely on a contract basis for an externally sponsored project
- No claim for a regular post in JIPMER
- Engagement may be extended or curtailed at the PI’s discretion
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview
- Incomplete applications will be rejected
