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Malariologist, Medical

Aliases: Malaria Specialist

Industry/Sector(s): Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Malariologist, Medical is expected to perform include:

Conducting research on causes and effects of malaria in human system

Directing anti-malarial operations

Planning, organising and undertaking measures for control and eradication of malaria

Studying causes and effects of malaria in the laboratory by microscopic, biochemical and biological techniques in mosquitoes, mammals and other suitable animals

Determining the nature of disease, its pathological aspects and process of immunisation as consequence of protracted attacks of malaria

Studying the effects of insecticides on mosquitoes, to evolve better techniques of their utilisation

Studying biology of mosquitoes, nature of its blood-meal and transference of malaria parasite to human body

Conducting surveys of malaria infested areas and arranging spraying of insecticides and treatment of malaria cases

Conducting night blood, entomological surveys and anti-larval and other remedial measures

WORK ENVIRONMENT ¹

It is not a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is necessary

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Hospitals/clinics usually work for 6/7 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from hospital to hospital

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Minimum – Degree/Diploma in Malariology

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Ability to assess health programs, statistical analysis, health care surveillance systems, etc.

Efficient in planning and directing studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods and treatments

Proficient in the design, management and evaluation of study protocols and health status questionnaires, sample selection and analysis

Efficient in conducting research to develop methodologies, instrumentation and procedures for medical applications

Efficient in preparing and analysing samples to study effects of drugs, gases, pesticides or microorganisms on cell structure and tissue

In-depth knowledge of standardised drug dosages, methods of immunisation and procedures for manufacture of drugs and medicinal compounds

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ³

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ³

National Institute of Malaria Research Delhi

Institutes affiliated to The Indian Society for Parasitology across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://mhrd.gov.in/scholarships-education-loan-0

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.aiims.edu/aiims/academic/aiims-syllabus/Syllabus%20-%20MBBS.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Intern → Junior Doctor, Malariology → Malariologist → Senior Malariologist → Head of Malariology Department → Medical Director → Dean/CEO

Transfer option

India: Yes

Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For candidates with experience - ₹ 15,600 to ₹ 39,100 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Not required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Government and private hospitals

Government research institutes

State Governments

Medical colleges

KEYWORDS

Malariologist

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2212.1800	Malariologist, Medical
ISCO 2008	2212	Special Medical Practioners
NIC 2008	86201	Medical practice activities
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-2.pdf
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3	http://www.parasitologyindia.org/parasitology_centres.html www.mrcindia.org
4	http://content.healthaffairs.org/content/25/2/380.full http://www.jkhealth.org/newsite/rules/recruit.pdf
5	http://www.ibef.org/industry/healthcare-india.aspx
6	http://www.censusindia.gov.in

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