Advanced HIV Fellowship Programme, Clinical & Leadership Training (Nov 2010 – Nov 2011), Chennai, India

Applications are invited for the one-year Advanced HIV clinical and leadership training program jointly run by the Government of Tamil Nadu, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Government Hospital of Thoracic Medicine (GHTM), and the International Training and Education Center for Health (I-TECH). 

The Fellowship Programme is implemented by I-TECH, an international NGO, affiliated with University of Washington, Seattle and University of San Francisco, California. 

This programme is conducted at GHTM, one of India’s largest HIV care centers and national HIV training centers, offers more than 10,000 patient encounters, with a range of care issues including OI management, ART therapy, palliative care and psychosocial support. 

The Fellowship programme consists of the following components:

# Daily hands-on clinical training and experience

# Daily didactic and case-based sessions

# Mentoring by local and international experts and faculty

# Management and leadership skills development

# Clinical or community health project opportunities 

Monthly Remuneration: Rs. 25,000 for private candidates; 

Tamilnadu Government candidates: Salary from sponsoring institution, as per rules. 

Applications are invited from exceptional candidates from across India interested in working in the field of HIV. Government and private candidates can apply. 

Eligibility: 

# Completion of MBBS recognized by MCI, India. Postgraduate degree/diploma in any Medical discipline is preferable

# Upto 40 years (Relaxable upto 5 years for deserving candidates)

# Indian Nationals only

# Commitment to a career in HIV medical care and/or programme management

# Fluency in English and a South Indian language preferred 

Application to be sent to:

The Superintendent

Government Hospital of Thoracic Medicine,

Tambaram Sanatorium, Chennai – 600 047

Contact Person: E-mail: sunitha@itech-india.org

Application Deadline: 25th of August 2010