REVISED NATIONAL TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL PROGRAMME (RNTCP) TOR for Appointment of Individual Consultant and Contractual staff. Preferential Qualification

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1 REVISED NATIONAL TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL PROGRAMME (RNTCP) TOR for Appointment of Individual Consultant and Contractual staff State Level Sl.No Category/ Job title Essential Qualification/ Requirements 1 Medical Officer- State TB Cell 2 Assistant Programme officer/epidemiologist 1. MBBS or equivalent degree from institution, recognized by Medical council of India. 2. Must have completed compulsory rotatory internship. 1. MBBS or equivalent degree from institution, recognized by Medical council of India 2. Must have completed compulsory rotatory internship 3. 2 years experience in any public health programme Preferential Qualification 1. Diploma / MD Public Health / Community Health Administration(CHA)/ Tuberculosis & Chest diseases. 2. One year experience in RNTCP work. 1. MD Community Medicine/CHA/ Diploma/Masters in Public Health Job Specification/ responsibilities 1. Will work under direct control of STO/Assistant programme officer and assist him in his functions particularly in planning, training, monitoring and supervision of all TB control activities under RNTCP. 2. Coordinate with TB/HIV coordinator, DOTS Plus Medical Officers and Assistant programme officer/epidemiologist and assist STO to implement TB/HIV collaborative activities, DOTS-Plus, Operational researches etc. 3. Assist STO in RNTCP collaborations with Medical colleges, NGOs, PPs and other sectors. 4. Any other job assigned as per programme need 1. Will work under direct control of STO and assist him in his functions particularly in planning, training, implementation, supervision, monitoring and evaluation of all TB control activities under RNTCP including newer initiative like DOTS- Plus, TB/HIV co-ordination etc. in collaboration with STDC. 2. Perform detailed analysis of programme surveillance data and provide feedback. 3. Capacity building of other programme staff in data management. 4. Generate quarterly and annual performance report of the state with district and TU wise analysis and disseminate. 5. Facilitate operational research, support state OR committee. 6. Facilitate need based planning, implementation and monitoring of ACSM activities with State IEC officer and communication facilitators. 7. Assist in planning and conducting state level internal evaluations and follow up of the action 1

2 3 TB/HIV Co-ordinator 1. MBBS or equivalent degree from institution, recognized by Medical council of India. 2. Must have completed compulsory rotatory internship 1. Diploma / MD Public Health / Community Health Administration(CHA)/ Tuberculosis & Chest diseases. 2. One year experience in RNTCP work. taken based on the IE reports. 8. Follow up actions on Central Internal Evaluation reports 9. Assist in planning and conducting joint TB/HIV visits in coordination with SACS. 10. Any other job assigned as per programme need 1. Assist STO in implementation of Intensified TB/HIV package of services in the state. 2. Establish linkages with State AIDS Control Society, State TB Control Society, collaborating NGOs and hospitals of the state by visits and dialogue. 3. Assist and co-ordinate with SACS to ensure regular conduct of State TB/HIV coordination committee and state working group meetings. 4. Monitor the conduct of District TB/HIV coordination committee meetings and monthly co-ordination meetings. 5. Provide technical support to district level Senior DOTS Plus and TB/HIV supervisor. 6. Prepare and maintain a mapping of ICTCs and ART Centers of the state and collaborating RNTCP centres, a line listing of NGO s, hospitals and Private practitioners working in AIDS and TB control in the districts of the state. 7. Assist state and districts in organizing TB/HIV training of district staff. 8. Supervision of TB/HIV co-ordination activities, compiling and analyzing monthly and quarterly reports and administrative data on NACP- RNTCP co-ordination. 9. Evaluate referral systems between ICTCs, ART Centers and RNTCP and promote providing feedback to the referring center. 10. Monitor IEC activities related to both TB and HIV programmes in the state. 11. Visit the districts for at least 10 days a month including Joint TB/HIV visits, on a tour programme approved by STO. 12. Other duties related to TB-HIV co-ordination as would be assigned by the STO. 4 Consultant MBBS, MD Experience in Culture and DST 1. Work under the direct control of the Director, 2

3 Microbiologist IRL (EQA & DRS) 5 DOTS-Plus site Medical Officer (Microbiology) or M.Sc (Medical Microbiology/Applied Microbiology) with M. Phil/Ph.D. or M.Sc (Medical Microbiology/Applied Microbiology) 1. MBBS or equivalent degree from institution, recognized by Medical council of India 2. Must have completed compulsory rotatory internship for mycobacterium tuberculosis MD Respiratory medicine/internal Medicine/DTCD/ MD Community Medicine/Diploma/CHA/Masters in Public Health STDC/IRL. 2. Conducting on-site evaluation visits to all district level laboratories and a sample of peripheral laboratories. 3. Assist in developing capacity to manufacture panel testing slides. 4. Ensure follow up actions on NRL/IRL recommendations. 5. Conducting training for district level staff in sputum smear microscopy and EQA. 6. Ensure smooth conduct of routine laboratory activities of the IRL including culture/dst 7. Provide technical support to STC for strategic planning related to the laboratory activities in the state. 8. Supply chain management of the lab consumables 9. Actively assist the states in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data. 10. Assist state level DOTS-Plus committee and institutional infection control committee. 11. Facilitate in OR related to RNTCP. 12. Any other duties allotted from time to time. 1. To work directly under in-charge of the DOTS- Plus site. 2. Assist DOTS-Plus site committee in the implementation of DOTS-Plus activities as per guidelines. 3. Assist in organizing DOTS-Plus trainings. 4. Responsible for all recording and reporting of DOTS-Plus activities pertaining to the concerned DOTS Plus site. 5. Arrange and assist in pre treatment evaluation and treatment initiation of MDR-TB patients. 6. Ensure respective DTOs are informed of patients discharge in a timely manner 7. In co-ordination with the respective STO and DTOs, ensure that indenting for necessary drugs and distribution is managed in a timely and appropriate manner. 8. Co-ordinate with other departments for pretreatment evaluation and management of ADRs 3

4 6 DOTS-Plus site Statistical Assistant 1- Graduate. 2- Diploma / Certificate (6 months or more duration s course) in computer application from a reputed institute. 3- Typing speed of 40 w.p.m in English and local language. 4- Data entry speed minimum 8000 key depressions/hr 5- Well conversant with various computer programming including MS Word, Excel and statistical packages. 1- Graduate with statistics as a main or subsidiary subject 2- Work experience in Biostatistics and other co-morbidities. 9. Act as the focal point for exchange of information on patient management between Districts, IRL and DOTS-Plus site. 10. To participate in supervision and monitoring of districts implementing/preparing DOTS-Plus. 11. Any other job assigned as per the programme need. 1- Assist DOTS-Plus site Medical Officer in maintaining the records and reports for DOTS- Plus, analyzing the data and transmission of information to DOTS-Plus site committee, IRL, STC, Districts and CTD. 2- Coordinate with district DOTS-Plus supervisors, DEOs of IRL and districts for tracking of patients/information to and from DOTS-Plus site. 3- Provide assistance to DOTS-Plus site committee in preparation of minutes, briefs, presentation etc. 4- Data entry for DOTS-Plus MIS 5- Manage correspondences of DOTS-Plus site between STC,IRL, Districts and CTD 6- Maintenance and up keep of the computer and its accessories including virus defense 7- Any other job assigned as per programme need. 4

5 7 DEO-IRL with Diploma / Certificate (6 months or more duration s course) in computer application from a reputed institute. 2- Typing speed of 40 w.p.m in English and local language. 3- Data entry speed minimum 8000 key depressions/hr 4- Should be well conversant with various computer programming including MS Word, Excel and simple statistical packages. 8 Senior LT (IRL) B.Sc(Microbiology) or B.Sc (MLT) or DMLT or equivalent with 3 year experience in culture and DST 9 IEC Officer 1. Masters in Social work/rural development or 2. Graduate in social sciences with Degree/ diploma in Health Education or Mass At least one year experience in related field Experience in culture and DST for mycobacterium tuberculosis. 3 years experience in RNTCP as LT 3 years experience in working with development sector at State level. 1- Ensure regular entry of all relevant data in the computer pertaining to various aspects of RNTCP in a systematic manner to facilitate its analysis. 2- Analyse data and compile report for IRL. 3- Maintenance and up keep of the computer and its accessories including virus defense. 4- Any other job assigned as per programme need 1. Work under the direct control of the Director, STDC/IRL. 2. Training RNTCP personnel in sputum smear microscopy, culture and DST. 3. Manufacture panel testing slides for EQA. 4. Conduct on-site evaluation 5. Assist the microbiologist in laboratory activities including Culture and DST and data compilation/analysis. 6. Any other duties allotted from time to time. 1. Responsible for planning IEC activities for the whole State in consultation with STO. 2. Arrange events around advocacy, either directly or through professional agency. 3. Help in hiring of professional agency on shortterm basis to develop material for print media and material for patient counselling and sensitisation of health providers. 4. Arrange to develop audio-visual aids for health 5

6 Communication Or 3. Graduate in any discipline with 2-3 years experience in health communication 10 Accountant 1. Post graduate in Science/commerce with not less than 60% marks 2. Experience in Finance Management or MBA with Financial Management or Accounts as study subject with at least 3 years of experience. 1. Cost Accountant or Chartered Accountant. 2. Experience of 5 years on the post as Senior Audit/ Account Officer of Accountant General s office or Civil Accounting organisation of Central Govt or State Govt Department. 3. Good familiarity with Audit/ Maintenance of accounts on double entry system in a recognized Society or Institution. providers, especially on IPC with the help of professional agency*. 5. Supervise, monitor & coordinate IEC activities at district level. 6. Participate in Health providers training specially in IPC. 7. Supervise, monitor & coordinate IEC activities at state level. 8. Prepare an annual budget & calendar of IEC activities at state level in consultation with STO. 9. Any other job assigned as per programme need General 1. Will be required to handle all matters relating to accounts, budgeting and financial matters and management of accounting procedure pertaining to RNTCP in the State. 2. To organize and maintain the fund flow mechanism from Centre to State and then from State to Districts. 3. Accurate and timely submission of quarterly report on expenditure to Centre, annual audited statement of accounts and intensively monitoring the financial management in each District TB Control society. 4. Any other job assigned as per programme need Specific 1. Preparing annual and quarterly budgets for the State & review budgets of the District Societies. 2. Ensuring that adequate internal controls are in place to support the payments and receipts. 3. Ensuring timely consolidation of accounts/financial statements at the state level (of all the District T B Societies). 4. Ensuring (by way of training & support to the District Accountants) that common reporting formats as provided in financial guidelines 6

7 are used by Districts in order that consolidation of accounts is facilitated at state level. 5. Supporting the audit of the accounts of the state society and district societies in accordance with the financial guidelines. 6. Monitoring expenditure and receipt of SOEs from the Districts 7. Reviewing the accounts and records of the District Societies on a periodic basis. 8. Preparing consolidated SOE of the State to be sent to the Central TB Division on a quarterly basis. 9. Coordinating with the District Societies to address the audit objection/internal control weaknesses, issues of disallowances if any. 11 Secretarial Assistant 1. Matriculate 2. Knowledge of Short hand and typing with speed of 80 wpm and 40 wpm, respectively. 3. 2/3 years experience as Office Assistant in Govt./ Public Sector/ Recognized Society/ Institution. At least 6 months diploma/certificate in computer applications from a Institute recognized by Govt. 1. Dictation and transcription on typewriter/computer. 2. Systematic maintenance of records/files. 3. Timely submission of papers/dak. 4. Drafting of letters of routine nature. 5. Maintaining record of receipt and issue of letters. 6. Maintaining appointment diary and attend the visitors. 7. Attending telephonic calls in a tactful manner and keep their records. 8. Maintain database of addresses, telephone nos. of the persons/organizations frequently required to be contacted. 9. Proper maintenance of office equipments of personal section. 10. Keep track of important documents. 11. Any other job assigned as per programme need 12 Pharmacist/ Store Keeper Degree/ Diploma in Pharmacy. 1 year experience in managing drug store in a reputed hospital / health center recognized by 1. Handling of drug stores in the State Drug Stores including Receipts & Issues 2. Recording & Reporting of drug stocks at the 7

8 Govt. stores 3. Reconstitution / Repacking of 1st & 2nd line drugs 4. Repacking of 2nd line loose drugs into IP & CP 3- monthly boxes 5. Assistance to State in consolidation of district quarter reports 6. Preparation of State level Quarter Reports 7. Data entry in web based software for drug logistics 8. Communication with State/district & Central TB Division officials 9. Assistance in Imparting drug logistics trainings to district level pharmacists 10. Possible visits to districts on issues relating to drug management 11. Any other job assigned as per programme need 13 Store Assistant (State Drug Store) Diploma in pharmacy 2. conversant with various computer programming including MS Word, Excel and simple statistical packages Assist Pharmacist in 1. Handling of drug stores in the State Drug Stores including Receipts & Issues 2. Recording & Reporting of drug stocks at the stores 3. Reconstitution / Repacking of 1st & 2nd line drugs 4. Repacking of 2nd line loose drugs into IP & CP 3- monthly boxes 5. Data entry in web based software for drug logistics 6. Imparting drug logistics trainings to district level pharmacists 7. Any other job assigned as per programme need 8

9 District Level Sl.No Category/ Job title Essential Qualification/ Requirements 1 Medical Officer(MO 1. MBBS or equivalent DTC) degree from institution, recognized by Medical council of India. 2. Must have completed compulsory rotatory internship. Preferential Qualification 1. Diploma / MD Public Health/ Tuberculosis & Chest diseases. 2. One year experience in RNTCP work. Job Specification/ responsibilities 1. Will work under direct control of DTO and assist him in his functions particularly in planning, training, implementation, supervision, monitoring and evaluation of all activities for TB control under RNTCP. 2. Act as MO-TC for the TB Unit in the area of the DTC & responsible for smooth implementation of the RNTCP and achieving its objectives through subdistrict supervisory staff. 3. Supervise TB Units and peripheral health institutions at least once per quarter. 4. Will act as referral point for patients with diagnostic problem, drug reaction, failure cases etc. Monitoring the patients on treatment, evaluation of treatment outcome at the end of the treatment, identification of smear negative patients who require X-ray examination and defaulter retrieval. Ensure that MOs of neighboring peripheral centres follow the RNTCP Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, recording and reporting. 5. Assist DTO in TB/HIV collaborative activities, DOTS- Plus, involvement with other sectors such as medical colleges, NGOs, Private practitioners etc 6. Any other job assigned as per programme need 2 Medical Officer- Medical College 1. MBBS or equivalent degree from institution, recognized by Medical council of India. 2. Must have completed compulsory rotatory internship 1. Diploma / MD Public Health/ PSM/Community Medicine/ CHA/Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases 2. One year experience in 3. RNTCP work 1. Will have the overall responsibility for RNTCP implementation through Medical college and report to DTO in this regard. 2. Will ensure smooth functioning of microscopy and DOT Centre at medical College. 3. Will liaison with the all concerned departments of Medical College for adoption of RNTCP. S/he will ensure that DOTS is being followed, uniformity in diagnosis and treatment protocol is maintained, arrange for training and retraining of staff involved in RNTCP. 4. Coordinate transfer of patients diagnosed and/or 9

10 3 Senior DOTS-Plus and TB/HIV supervisor Graduate At-least 3 years of work experience under RNTCP or 5 year experience in any public health programme in a supervisory capacity. Good communication skills in local language & willing to travel in the area of work started on treatment at the Medical College to the respective district/tb unit. Coordinate referral of patients from local RNTCP to Medical College in case of complications etc. 5. Facilitate Chairman of the core committee for organizing core committee meetings, prepare minutes, briefs, presentations etc. 6. Facilitate Core committee in preparation of medical college monthly and quarterly reports, analysis of medical college data and dissemination etc 7. Any other job assigned as per programme need 1. Assist DTO in organizing direct observation of treatment for MDR-TB patients and MDR TB drug logistics management and in preparation and implementation of Intensified TB-HIV package of services in the district 2. Facilitate MOs, STSs, STLSs, LTs and other health system staff to subject all MDR-TB suspects to appropriate diagnostic tests for diagnosis of MDR- TB at an RNTCP accredited laboratory 3. Identification and training of DOT providers for MDR- TB patients and maintenance of a directory of such DOT providers at the TU and district levels. 4. Organizing training of staff in TB/HIV collaborative activities, including intensified TB-HIV package of services at the district level, where ever applicable. 5. Maintain and update the district level DOTS-Plus treatment cards, and other records and reports. 6. Supervise all DOTS Plus treatment observation centers once in quarter. 7. Assist the DTO for providing training to the staff of health facilities under his/ her jurisdiction to carry out DOTS-Plus related activities. 8. Establish liaison with private practitioners, NGOs and other sector dispensaries / hospitals to provide DOTS-Plus services as per the programme guidelines.. 9. Prepare and maintain a directory of ICTCs, ART Centres, Community care Centres and NGOs working in NACP in the district and the collaborating RNTCP centres. 10. Establish linkages with DTC, DAPCU, collaborating 10

11 NGOs and hospitals of the district. 11. Assist and supervise the STS and TBHVs in activities related to TB-HIV coordination activities. 12. Any other job assigned as per programme need 4 S T S (Senior Treatment Supervisor) 1.Higher secondary( 10+2) school s Certificates examination 2.Bachelor s degree in science or Arts 3. Permanent two wheeler driving license & should be able to drive two wheeler 1.Tuberculosis health visitor s recognised course & two years of work experience in the related field OR 2.Govt. recognised degree/ diploma in Social work or Medical Social work with two years experience in the related field., OR 3.Successful completion of basic training course (Govt. recognised) for Multi-purpose health workers or recognised sanitary inspectors course with two years of field experience in the related field., AND 4. Good communication skills in local language & willing to travel in the area of work 1. Assist DTO and MOTC to carry out all TB control activities under RNTCP including DOTS-Plus, TB/HIV coordination and PPM. 2. Coordinate with all concerned to ensure that all contacts of sputum positive patients are screened for TB 3. Ensure retrieval of defaulters as per schedule. 4. Maintain the TB Register, incorporating required information in respect of all cases diagnosed in the sub-district. 5. In close coordination with STLS, assist MOTC in preparation of Quarterly Reports on case detection, sputum conversion & treatment outcome, Programme Management and submission to the DTO. 6. Supervise each PHI in the area at least once every month, on a systematic schedule. 7. Assist DTO and MOTC in ensuring a regular supply of drugs and other logistics to all PHIs in the subdistrict. Retrieve unfinished medicine boxes of patients who have defaulted/died/transfer out etc). Monitoring of consumption of drugs with respect to their shelf life and ensure that no drugs gets expired. 8. Visit all patients at home before registration and provide health education and counseling to the patients and family. 9. Facilitate organizing patient provider interaction meetings and community meetings. 10. Any other job assigned as per programme need 5 STLS in Science with Diploma or Certificate course in Medical Laboratory Technology or its equivalent 1. Minimum one year experience in RNTCP work. 1. Will be responsible for maintaining the quality of sputum microscopy and smooth functioning of laboratory services. 2. Organize smear examination at the microscopy centres of the sub-district, organize regular training 11

12 2. Minimum 2 years of experience of working in a Bacteriological Laboratory of repute. 3. Must be in possession of permanent driving license for two wheelers. and continuing education of the laboratory technicians. 3. Supervise all microscopy centres at least once a month. Promote AFB microscopy as primary tool for diagnosis of TB. Ensure referral of >2-3% of adult OPD patients. 4. Check the record-keeping (Laboratory Register). Ensure Proper disposal of contaminated material. 5. Implementation of all components of EQA 6. Coordinate with STS to ensure that all TB patient diagnosed are initiated on treatment. 7. Assist STS, in preparation of Quarterly Reports 8. Ensure that diagnostic and follow up sputum specimens for Culture/DST of MDR TB suspects/patients are sent from the DMCs to Culture/DST Laboratories timely 9. Any other job assigned as per programme need 6 Laboratory Technician in Science with Diploma or Certificate course in Medical Laboratory Technology or its equivalent. 1-Minimum one year experience in RNTCP work. 1. Instruct and demonstrate to the patients the proper methodology of bringing out sputum. Prepare slides from the thickest portion of sputum, read and record results. Maintain the Laboratory Register and report the results to the Medical Officer managing the patient. 2. Coordinate with other staff to ensure that patients with productive cough for three weeks or more undergo sputum examination and receive containers and necessary instructions. 3. Promote AFB microscopy as primary tool for diagnosis of TB. Ensure referral of >2-3% of adult OPD patients. 4. Dispose of contaminated material as detailed in the Laboratory Manual. 5. Assist STLS in implementation of EQA 6. Collection and transportation of sputum specimens for Culture and DST as per guidelines. 7. Any other job assigned as per programme need 12

13 7 T B H V 1. Intermediate with Science and experience of working as MPW/LHV/ ANM, OR 2. Tuberculosis health visitor s recognised course 8 Data Entry Operator with Diploma / Certificate (6 months or more duration s course) in computer application from a reputed institute. 2- Typing speed of 40 w.p.m in English and local language. 3- Data entry speed minimum 8000 key depressions 4- Should be well conversant with Training course for MPW or recognised sanitary inspector s course At least one year experience in related field 1. Ensure regularity of DOT during intensive phase as well as directly observed intake of at least the first dose of each week during the continuation phase. Also ensure collection of empty blister pack during the collection of subsequent weekly blister packs throughout the entire continuation phase. 2. Ensure DOT for MDR TB patients as per guidelines. 3. Verify address of all new patients and educate patients and their families on the plan of treatment. Arrange time and place for DOT, according to the patient s convenience. 4. Ensure that follow-up smear examinations of sputum are carried out as per the stipulated schedule. 5. Maintain the Treatment Card and record information. Transfer this information to the original Treatment Card at the CHC/PHC during weekly meetings. 6. Ensure that the Treatment Card is given to the STS for entry in the TB Register and the TB No. is entered on the card. 7. Take steps for immediate retrieval of defaulters. During the intensive phase it should be no later than the day after the default, and during the continuation phase within a week of the default. 8. Assist STS in DOTS-Plus, TB/HIV collaborative activities and PPM activities 9. Maintain relevant records. 10. Any other job assigned as per programme need 1. Ensure regular entry of all relevant data in the computer pertaining to various aspects of RNTCP in a systematic manner to facilitate its analysis. 2. Analyse data and compile report of the district. 3. Maintenance and up keep of the computer and its accessories including virus defense. 4. Data entry of RNTCP quarterly report in Epicentre and timely submission to STC,STDC and CTD. 5. Handle correspondences, maintain the files on communications etc 6. Any other job assigned as per programme need 13

14 various computer programming including MS Word, Excel and simple statistical packages. 9 Accountant Commerce Graduate with 4-5 years experience in accounts or retired Senior Audit/Accounts Officer of State Accountant General s Office or Central Civil Accounting Organization or State Government Department with minimum experience of 5 years on the post. Age of retired officer should be below 62 years. 10 Driver 1-High School standard. 2-Permanent driving license of light motor vehicle Preferably have good familiarity with the audit or maintenance of accounts on double entry system in a recognized society or institution. 1-Driving license for heavy vehicle. 2. Knowledge of minor/routine repair of vehicles. 1. Maintenance of accounts of DTCS as per guidelines on the subject. 2. Timely preparation and submission of SOE. 3. Arrange accounts for audit and extend required help in the audit of accounts of the DTCS, 4. Arrange the records of the accounts in a systematic way to facilitate easy retrieval. 5. Any other work relating to the accounts of the DTCS. 1. Driving of vehicle. 2. Upkeep and cleanliness of vehicles. 3. Maintenance of log book. 4. Routine repairs including change of wheels. 1-For district level appointment, Medical officer, STS, STLS should preferably be the resident of same district, where they are to be posted. Residence in district after posting is mandatory. 2-Candidate who has served for RNTCP in any district but was expelled by DTCS/DHS, should not be permitted to apply. 3- DTCS must keep at least 30% additional candidates in waiting list as reserve & same must be valid for one year. In event of any candidate leaving the job or being expelled, within one year immediate appointment could be made from waiting-list / reserve. 14

15 Selection Procedure Initial appointment to all the posts will be either on contractual basis for a maximum period of one year at a time and renewable for one year subject to very good performance. In case staffs are deputed to the posts from State government, the maximum budgetary amount as per budgetary norms below may be sanctioned, provided: Deputed staff meet all eligibility requirements Deputed staff work exclusively on TB control activities Deputed staff are under administrative control of TB Officer State government begins the process of establishing the positions as regular State govt. posts, and Prior written permission from CTBD is obtained Criteria for Selection The posts should be advertised by the State society in at least two leading newspapers published in the state. Applications, if need be, should be short-listed on the basis of pre-determined criteria subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria. A Selection committee may be constituted by the Chairman of the Society for short-listing and interview of the candidates. Suitable number of candidates in the panel may be kept in waiting list. The panel prepared by the Selection Committee may be approved by the Chairman of the Society. In the offer of appointment it should be specifically mentioned that the appointment will be purely on contractual basis. The list of selected candidates may be forwarded for information to the State TB Officer and DDG (TB), DGHS, New Delhi. Age Limit Maximum 62 years Period of Engagement One year. This may be extended subject to satisfactory performance. Remuneration The budgetary provision for different categories of contractual staff is as under revised fin norms: 15

16 Transport Accommodation No transport facility is allowed except for STS and STLS. But reimbursement of conveyance charges for official work is permissible. Contractual staff will not be allowed residential accommodation from the state government pool. However, there is no objection if a department has its own pool and desires to allot accommodation from that pool to contractual staff. Power to allot such accommodation will vest with the concerned department of the state government. Leave Entitlement Casual leave Work Termination 12 days per year. All government holidays including restricted holidays as applicable in central/state services as the case may be. This is a full time job. No private practice or part-time employment is allowed. The contract of appointment can be terminated from either side with one month s notice. Contract Agreement All contractual staff will draw a contractual agreement with the concerned Member Secretary of the SHS/DHS before joining the post 16