TBGRI Jobs THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Research Associate

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TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, PALODE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

No. TBGRI/Estt.2/111/10 02/08/2010

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

Candidates are invited for recruitment to the following temporary positions in the project entitled “Systematic Documentation of Traditional Knowledge Related to Plants Used for Food and AYUSH & Indigenous Medicine” sanctioned to KSCSTE by Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, to be operated at TBGRI. (Project Code – A 114)

1. Research Associate (Botany).

(Purely field oriented work in the rural and tribal areas of Kerala)

1 post
35 yrs
Ph.D in Botany or M.Sc. Botany with 60% marks and minimum one year experience in the field of Ethnobotany/Taxonomy work.
Desirable – Experience in Systematic Documentation of Traditional Knowledge and Preparation of database, proficiency in writing scientific articles and books; good organizational and communication skill.
Rs. 15,000/- first year.
Rs. 16,000/- second year.
Rs. 18,000/- third year.

2.Research Associate (Ayurveda).

(Purely field oriented work in the rural and tribal areas of Kerala)

1 post

35 yrs

Ph.D in Dravyaguna Vijnana or MD (Ay), specialized in Dravyaguna Vijnana (Ayurvedic Pharmacology/Pharmacognosy) or BAMS with M.Sc. (Medicinal Plants) from a recognized university with minimum one year experience in teaching or research on medicinal plants related research work / Ethnomedicine / Traditional Knowledge.
Desirable – proficiency in writing scientific articles and books; good organizational and communication skill.
In the absence of candidates with qualification and experience mentioned above, BAMS candidates with the same experience mentioned above will be considered.
Rs. 15,000/- first year.
Rs. 16,000/- second year.
Rs. 18,000/- third year.

Age limit – calculated as on 1st January 2010 (Age relaxation will be given to SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Govt. of India norms). Interested candidates may appear for a Walk-in-Interview on 18-08-2010 at 10 AM at Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute with application, updated CV, original and attested copies of certificates and mark lists and proof of age *Age and qualification will be relaxed if the candidates have more experience in the concerned subject and field work subjected to the decision/approval of selection committee. The field work assigned to the selected candidate will be anywhere in Kerala including tribal areas.

*Age and qualification will be relaxed if the candidates have more experience in the concerned subject and field work subjected to the decision/approval of selection committee. The field work assigned to the selected candidate will be anywhere in Kerala including tribal areas.

. The field work assigned to the selected candidates will be anywhere in Kerala including tribal areas.

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OBJECTIVE
To become a successful professional in the field of pharmacy and to work in an innovative and competitive world.
ROLE :
Fresher
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

COURSES YEAR OF PASSING PLACE MARKS
SSLC 2002 Private 86%
High SECONDARY
2002 – 2003 Kurinji Hr Sec School Namakkal 80 %
B.PHARM 2004- 2008 Nanda College of
Pharmacy, Erode 70%
M.PHARM 2009 - 2011 K.M College of pharmacy,Madurai Awaiting for results
PROJECTS
1) Pharmacology-Anti diarrhoeal effects using murraya koenigii leaf extract
2) Pharmacology - Protective effect of COX-II inhibitor etoricoxib and Co-enzyme Q10 against MPTP induced striatal lesions in rats

IMPLANT TRAINING
1) 15 Days trained at SKAN RESEARCH LAB at Pondicherry
2) 15 Days trained at Hospital at perundurai

PROFESSIONAL PERFOMANCE
1) Got third place in the M.pharm project scholarship in TNPSWT
2) Attended IPC held at Mumbai and submitted paper
3) Attended IPC held at Varanasi and submitted paper
4) Submitted paper in Trichy Periyar College.
COMPUTER COURSES
1) MS Packages
2) C ++
EXTRA CURICULAR ACTIVITIES
1) Played in inter college cricket competition and won first prize
2) Played Inter college Volley ball and won First Prize
3) Played Kabadi match and won First prize
4) Inter college dance competition won first prize
5) Played in the state level shuttle tournament
HOBBIES
Playing cricket, foot ball, swimming, reading books, car driving etc.

DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.



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RINI.S.G.
E-mail :gouririni AT yahoo.com
rinirejin2012 AT gmail.com
Social Worker
An enthusiastic and professional Social Worker. Quick to grasp new ideas and concepts, and to develop innovative and creative techniques for the development of the community. Keen interest on the nation’s development and work well to fulfill it. Able to work well on own initiative and can demonstrate high levels of motivation required to meet the tightest of deadlines. Even under significant pressure, possesses a strong ability to perform effectively.
Professional Profile
Research Assistant
Centre for Development Studies, Trivandrum 2010 - Present
I’m responsible for assisting the senior researcher in her research; responsible for collecting, interpreting, analyzing and compiling data; preparing records and reports; responsible for managing time for the research. I’m associated in the researches such as Globalisation and Higher Education in Kerala (sponsored by Sir Ratan Tata Trust), Micro credit and Women Empowerment in Kerala (a thesis for Finland) and Higher Education and Women Empowerment programmes of Kerala Government (a pilot study of KFAW, Japan). Currently I’m assisting her in a research on Gender Sensitisation.
Project Co-ordinator
Centre for Education and Empowerment of the Marginalised, Erode
2009 - 2010
My work entailed project co-ordination, financial management, planning processes and approaches, review, monitoring and evaluation in a network project NALAM (Network of Agencies Laisoning on HIV/AIDS Among Migrants) which aimed at empowering the migrants and the early identification/ prevention of HIV among them. I am the organisation’s resource person on skill training and awareness raising programmes on healthy life styles and environment protection. My professional expertise are inclusive of planning and implementation approaches to mainstream HIV/AIDS and access impacts from social and economic empowerment perspective. My job further included project management (developing work plans and strategies) and documentation.
Project Co-ordinator
Palmyrah Workers’ Development Society (PWDS), Marthandam
2008 - 2009
Worked in Community Based Care and Support Programme funded by Alliance International, UK. I held accountable for supervising a team of twelve Outreach Workers, monitoring attainment of goals and effectiveness of services, verifying and maintaining all records, consulting and collaborating with the other Implementing Partners of Care and Support team. Attended community-based meetings regarding the physical, psycho-social and economical situations of the HIV infected and vulnerable people. Networked with local community based institutions, Government institutions and other Non Governmental organisations working towards the services of those people.
Counsellor
Chaithanya Eye hospital 2007 - 2009
Responsible for providing education within the field of diabetes, one-on-one to clients within outpatient clinic, to community at large through lectures / seminars and to professionals within the hospital. Increased patient satisfaction with implementation of check-in and follow-up procedures. Provided diabetes education to homebound patients, ensuring their education on various nutritional / diet concerns and products available, as well as performing screening on criteria for the hospital’s TRINETRA Project, a project for people suffering on diabetes and diabetic retinopathy.
PRO and Counsellor (part time)
Chakrabarthi eye Care Centre, Trivandrum 2003 - 2005
Ensured the patient in-service and community education including promotion of health fairs. Advised communities and individuals to promote healthy lifestyles. Organized health care programs for diabetes patients. Provided counseling for smoking surcease to diabetes patients. Prepared monthly menu for the diabetes patients’ meal programme. Assist medical consultants to prepare IEC materials regarding nutrition, prevention of diabetes and healthy life styles
Educational Qualification
Masters Degree in Social Work from Loyola College, Trivandrum (2005 – 2007)
BA Degree in Psychology from Govt. Women’s College, Trivandrum (2002 – 2005)
Community Involvement
Facilitator
YMCA, Parassala
- Connected parents with services and resources in their area that would assist them in dealing with their children's behavioral problems.
- Provided options, referrals to various resources and community agencies, and support for parents.
- Formed children’s groups and conducted various programmes such as awareness classes on environment protection and waste management.
- Conducted Life Coping Skills Training & Personality Development classes to children
Facilitator
NSS Units of Colleges, Trivandrum
- Organized group therapy training sessions to the youth.
- Organized and led-out in group activities.
- Conducted sensitization programmes and campaigns on health and environment related issues with the youth.
- Facilitated and linked youth with various clubs in their areas for Green Kerala programme.
Volunteer
Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum
- Conducted sensitization programmes on cancer
- Organized community outreach programmes such as medical camps, screening programmes and classes
- Organized the cancer survivors and the care takers and initiated to form kitchen gardens for a healthy living.
- Mobilised resources for the cancer patients and their care takers.
- Prepared Action Plan on Blood Donor’s Forum and promoted safe blood donation
- Initiated on campus networking for cancer awareness and prevention and also mobilization of resources.
Other Achievements
- Worked as Voluntary Executive of Kudumbashree in District Mission
- Worked as Social Work trainee in Pratheeksha De-addiction Centre, Trivandrum
- Worked as Social Work trainee in Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum
- Worked as Social Work trainee in MGM Hospital, Mumbai
- Conducted survey as part of ADB’s Programme ‘Rehabilitation of agriculture in tsunami affected areas in India’
- Skill in Project Planning, Implementation, monitoring & Evaluation
- Conducted Participatory Rural Appraisal in Wynadu
- Participated in the preparation of Micro plan for Forest Department in Marayoor
- Conducted street play regarding HIV/AIDS, Cancer & Communal issues
- Conducted awareness programmes on HIV/AIDS & Cancer to the communities
- Organized Cultural events in collaboration with the NSS Units of different colleges
- Organized a Mega Event in relation with Environment Day
- Organized a Mega Event in relation with World Diabetes Day
- Conducted seminar in connection with World Diabetes Day
- Conducted a Mega Event as part of World AIDS Day
Seminars/ Conferences Attended
- Attended a South India level conference on ‘Group Work in Health Care Setting – Recent Trends’ organized by School of Social Work, Roshini Nilaya, Mangalore in association with AASWAG, Nagpur
- Attended a National Workshop on Disaster Management organized by CNRI, SCTIMST & KEDES
- Attended the Gandhi Darshan study course organized by Gandhi Peace Foundation and Kerala Gandhi Smarak Nidhi
Trainings Attended
- Attended 3 days training programme on Leadership conducted by Kudumbashree Mission
- Attended 10 days training programme on Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)
- Attended trainings on Life Skills and Personality Development conducted by Palmyrah Workers’ Development Society in association with Alliance International (UK based International Non-governmental Organisation)
Publications
Facilitator’s Handbook – A guide for good facilitation
Signs of Hope – Fifteen case studies of migrants and PLHAs
IEC materials – Safe Motherhood, Human Rights, ICTC
Computer Proficiency
Well versed in all windows application
SPSS