Thursday, October 18, 2012

Sri Ramachandra University Associate Fellow of Industrial Health Course (AFIH - 2012)


Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai
(Declared under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956)

Applications are invited for admission to the Associate Fellow of Industrial Health Course (2012)

Recognised by

The Directorate General Factory Advice Service & Labour Institutes (DGFASLI), Ministry of Labour, Govt. of India

Course will be conducted by
Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Sri Ramachandra University
World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Research and Training in Occupational Health
Center for Advanced Research in Environmental Health for the Indian Council of Medical Research, Govt. Of India

This 3 month full time program will provide intensive training for medical professionals to acquire skills for occupational health practice. The course contents and curricula have been framed as per guidelines issued by the Academic Council of AFIH, Industrial Medicine Division, Central Labour Institute, DGFASLI, Mumbai. The training will prepare candidates for the qualifying examination to be conducted by the Examination Board of DGFASLI at the end of the 3 month period and successful candidates will be awarded a post graduate certificate entitled “ASSOCIATE FELLOW OF INDUSTRIAL HEALTH” which will fulfill the requirements in terms of additional qualification of Factory Medical Officers of Hazardous Process Industries as required under the Factories (Amendment) Act, 1987. This year the program will be administered between December 1, 2012 and February 28th, 2013.

The program is administered by The Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Sri Ramachandra University with faculty who are well recognized for research and training at the national and international levels. The department has available a state of the art occupational health, industrial hygiene and safety laboratory as well as an extensive library. Multidisciplinary research projects, industry linkages and national/international partnerships will provide additional exposure on national /global occupational environmental issues as well as project opportunities for students.

Sri Ramachandra University provides a vibrant student atmosphere with nearly 3400 students enrolled in a range of medical, dental, nursing and allied health sciences programs at the undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral levels. Dedicated research and sophisticated instrumentation facilities, extensive central library resources and a large 1640 bedded multi-specialty hospital support all academic programs. The lush campus spread over an area of 150 acres provides a range of student facilities including hostel accommodations.

Eligibility for Admission:1. MBBS Degree from an Institution recognized by the Medical Council of India. 2. Completion of Internship. 3. Permanent Registration with the Medical Council of India/State Medical Council. 4. Minimum one year experience as a full time Medical Officer in Occupational Health related work in an industry or 2 years in general practice after the date of completion of internship.

Number of Seats : 25

Fee: Rs. 36,000/- including ACLS training (for candidates already possessing ACLS certification Rs.30,000/-) should be paid by Demand Draft drawn in favour of “Sri Ramachandra University”, payable at Chennai.
Selection:Eligible candidates will be admitted after interview on the basis of recommendations of the selection committee. The candidates should bring all the original certificates and documents at the time of admission for verification.

LAST DATE FOR THE RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 15th November, 2012.

Applications complete in all respects, along with a Demand Draft for Rs.700/- towards Registration Fee drawn on any nationalized bank, in favour of “Sri Ramachandra University”, payable at Chennai, and attested photocopies of certificates should reach The Head, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Sri Ramachandra University, 1, Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai- 600 116, Tamil Nadu, by Registered Post with Acknowledgement Due only. The envelope containing the application should be superscribed “APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION IN TO AFIH”. Applicants working in Govt./Public sector undertakings / Autonomous Bodies etc. should apply through proper channel. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.

Application form can be downloaded at: Application form_AFIH 2012 - Download

For details, refer the link: http://www.srmc-ehe.org.in/afih.php

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