Senior Project Assistant

Why This Role Matters

Cancer survivorship care requires innovative, accessible, and patient-centered follow-up systems. This project focuses on implementing and assessing a tele-consultation program designed for local need-based cancer survivorship care.
As a Senior Project Assistant at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), you will directly contribute to improving cancer follow-up services, enhancing patient engagement, and reducing barriers to telemedicine access.
This is an opportunity to work in an ICMR-funded oncology research project that combines community outreach, clinical research, patient counseling, and tele-health innovation.

Job Description

Applications are invited from eligible candidates to work on a contract basis in an externally funded research project at JIPMER, Puducherry.
The Senior Project Assistant will support implementation and evaluation of a tele-consultation program for cancer survivorship care. The role involves patient counseling, tele-follow-up coordination, community engagement, data collection, and research documentation.
The candidate will work closely with the Principal Investigator and the oncology department team to ensure smooth execution of project activities.

Key Features of the Role:

• ICMR-funded oncology research project
• Direct patient interaction and tele-follow-up involvement
• Community-level outreach exposure
• Research documentation and data management experience
• Fixed monthly remuneration
• Strong foundation for careers in clinical research and oncology

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient counseling for tele-consultation and follow-up
• Identify barriers to tele-follow-up services
• Assist in remote follow-up calls
• Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for community engagement
• Coordinate with community health workers and general practitioners
• Support community outreach and data collection
• Maintain research records and documentation
• Assist in administrative tasks related to project functioning
• Participate in all study-related activities assigned by the PI
• Ensure compliance with research ethics and clinical standards

Required Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree (3 years) in Social Work / Sociology / Pharmacology / Life Sciences / Nursing / related discipline with two years of relevant experience
OR
• Postgraduate degree in Social Work / Sociology / Pharmacology / Life Sciences / Nursing / related discipline

AND
• Minimum one year of clinical research experience in Oncology / Psycho-oncology / Community Health / Tele-follow-up / related health research area

Educational Requirements:

Candidates with B. Pharm, M. Pharm, B.Sc Nursing, or M.Sc Nursing may apply if they meet the essential criteria and clinical research experience requirements.

Experience and Skills:

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in patient and caregiver counseling
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
• Experience in clinical research data collection and management
• Basic understanding of research methodology
• Proficiency in local language (speaking, reading, writing)
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, Excel, Word, Video Conferencing tools)
• Strong communication and coordination skills

Age Eligibility:

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 35 Years
• Maximum age limit up to 35 years as on last date of receipt of applications
• Age relaxation applicable as per organization norms

Salary Insights:

• Consolidated Remuneration: ₹30,600/- per month (Fixed)
• Duration: 1 Year 3 Months (Contract Basis)

Important Dates:

• Starting Date of Application: 16-02-2026
• Closing Date of Application: 08-03-2026

Organization Overview

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) is a premier medical institute under the Government of India, known for excellence in medical education, research, and patient care.
The project is funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India’s apex biomedical research body supporting innovative healthcare research initiatives.

FAQs

Q1: Is this a permanent position?
No, this is a contract-based position for 1 year and 3 months.

Q2: Is clinical research experience mandatory?
Yes, minimum one year of relevant clinical research experience is essential.

Q3: Is oncology experience preferred?
Yes, oncology or related health research experience is preferred.

Q4: What is the salary?
₹30,600/- per month (fixed).

Q5: Is local language proficiency required?
It is desirable, especially for community-level coordination and outreach.

Application Tips

• Clearly mention clinical research experience in your CV
• Highlight oncology or tele-follow-up experience
• Include GCP training certification if available
• Emphasize counseling and communication skills
• Apply before 08-03-2026

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