GHTM HIV Fellowship Programme 2009-2010

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HIV Fellowship Programme Clinical & Leadership Training Nov 2009 – Nov 2010

Applications are invited for the one-year 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 on HIV (I-TECH).

The Fellowship Programme is implemented by I-TECH (International Training and Education Center on HIV), 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. 18,000 for private candidates (subject to revision);

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.

Total no. of seats: 18 Eligibility:

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

40 years or less as of Nov. 2009 (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, E-mail: sunitha@... Website: education.vsnl.com/thoracic Application due by 25 August 2009

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