Vacancy Notification | KIMS Bhubaneswar
KIMS Bhubaneswar | Recruitment 2026

Vacancy Notification for Contractual Post

Applications are invited for the ICMR-supported implementation research project on strengthening primary healthcare services through Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs).

Position Available
01 Post
Project Consultant-2
Monthly Emolument
₹70,000
Consolidated per month
Last Date to Apply
11 November 2026
Applications must be submitted by email
Applications are invited for the project entitled, “Convergence and integration of programmes and leveraging technology for enabling healthcare teams for delivery of equitable, high-quality primary healthcare services through Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs)” at KIMS, Bhubaneswar.

KIMS and INCLEN are undertaking an implementation research project on Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs), supported by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), in Jagatsinghpur district, Odisha.

Project Information

Project Title
Convergence and integration of programmes and leveraging technology for enabling healthcare teams for delivery of equitable, high-quality primary healthcare services through Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs).
Principal Investigator
Dr. Alpana Mishra
Professor, Community Medicine, KIMS, KIIT Deemed to be University.
Place of Posting
Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bhubaneswar. Field work in Jagatsinghpur district.
Project Duration
Till 18 February 2027, extendable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
Nature of Appointment
Purely temporary and contractual, under the ICMR project.

Position & Eligibility Criteria

Project Consultant-2

Scientific – Medical / Non-Medical

01
₹70,000
Up to 70 Years
Essential Qualifications
  • MBBS OR Master's degree in Public Health / Social Science / Social Work / Social Anthropology / any other related discipline from a recognized university with at least 3 years of experience in the relevant field.
  • OR PhD in Epidemiology / Public Health / Operations Research.
Experience & Desirable Skills
  • Previous experience in working in public health programmes.
  • Knowledge of government programmes and initiatives.
  • Past experience of report writing.
  • Peer-reviewed publications.
Important: Field travel in the district is mandatory for the position. Travel allowance shall be paid additionally.

Procedure of Recruitment

Candidates meeting the prescribed age criteria and possessing the required educational qualifications and experience may submit their resume mentioning the name of the post applied for, on or before 11 November 2026.

01

Submit your resume along with supporting documents to the Principal Investigator's email address.

02

Shortlisting will be based on the information regarding educational qualifications and experience.

03

Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview through email. Candidates should check their email regularly.

04

Final selection will be based on the candidate's performance in the interview.

Shortlisted candidates must bring their resume, self-attested copies of educational and experience certificates, photo identity proof and original documents for verification at the time of interview.

Terms & Conditions

01. Late, delayed, incomplete, unsigned applications or applications without the latest photograph will not be considered and will be summarily rejected without any correspondence. Candidates are advised to apply well before the last date.
02. PI/ICMR will not be responsible if a candidate fails to submit the application within the prescribed date for whatever reason.
03. Submission of incorrect or false information during the interview or personal discussion shall disqualify the candidature at any stage.
04. Engagement will depend upon the availability of funds, functional requirements and approval of the Competent Authority. Emoluments are project-specific according to the sanction of the funding agency.
05. All posts are purely temporary and contractual for the duration offered in the Task Force project. Appointment may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and project requirements.
06. Contractual appointment can be terminated at any time during the engagement from either side with a notice period of one month.
07. Qualifications and experience should be in the relevant discipline/field and from a reputed institution or organization recognized by the relevant authority. The PI will decide on the consideration of qualifications during the interview.
08. Experience shall be counted from the date of completion of the minimum essential educational qualification.
09. No benefits of provident fund, Leave Travel Concession, Medical Claim, etc., will be considered since the posts are purely temporary.
10. Age limit and experience will be considered as on the last date of submission of the application.
11. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview, personal discussion or written test.
12. Mere fulfilment of the essential qualification and experience does not guarantee shortlisting or selection.
13. Candidates already working against regular/permanent posts under Government Departments/organizations are not eligible to apply.
14. Candidates already employed should submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of interview, failing which they will not be allowed to appear in the written/personal discussion.
15. The posts are purely temporary and contractual. Candidates shall have no right to claim a regular post in ICMR, any institute/centre or any department of the Government of India. Project engagement shall not confer any right to further assignment, transfer, continuation, absorption or regularization.
16. The Principal Investigator has the right to accept or reject any application or cancel the advertisement without assigning any reason. No correspondence or recommendation will be entertained in this matter.
17. Canvassing or bringing inside or outside influence in any form for shortlisting and employment will be treated as disqualification, and the candidate will be debarred from the selection process.
18. No request for change of the date of interview shall be entertained.
19. Leave shall be applicable as per the discretion of the PI.
20. Details about the post and advertisement may also be seen at kims.kiit.ac.in.

Interested in Applying?

Eligible candidates are requested to submit their updated resume along with supporting documents to the Principal Investigator before the application deadline.

Last Date: 11 November 2026

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