Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) is a premier medical institute located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The institute has an Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Monitoring Centre that is part of the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI), aimed at enhancing patient safety by monitoring drug safety and adverse reactions. SVIMS offers a range of opportunities in the pharmaceutical and clinical research fields, contributing to advancing healthcare standards in India.
Job Title: Jr. Pharmacovigilance Associate
SVIMS is looking to hire a Jr. Pharmacovigilance Associate for their Department of Pharmacology, Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women, Tirupati. This position is a contract-based role under the Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Centre.
Responsibilities in the Job
As a Jr. Pharmacovigilance Associate, your primary responsibilities will include:
- Collection of ADR Reports: Gathering reports on adverse drug reactions from various sources.
- Processing of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs): Managing and processing individual reports of adverse drug reactions using the VigiFlow system.
- Reviewing ICSRs: Conducting quality, clinical, and statistical reviews of the safety data in the Drug Safety database to ensure accuracy and integrity.
- Additional Duties: Performing any other tasks assigned by the Competent Authority as necessary to support the pharmacovigilance activities.
Qualification
To be eligible for this role, candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- A Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Research, or related fields.
- Alternatively, a Pharm.D, MBBS, or BDS degree from a recognized university/institute is acceptable.
- Desirable Experience: 1 year of experience in drug safety or pharmacovigilance is preferred but not mandatory.
Skills
Candidates must possess the following skills for the Jr. Pharmacovigilance Associate position:
- Strong understanding of pharmacovigilance practices and drug safety.
- Proficiency in the use of VigiFlow or similar pharmacovigilance databases is an advantage.
- Ability to conduct thorough quality, clinical, and statistical reviews of individual case safety reports (ICSRs).
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Good communication skills, especially for reporting and documentation.
Age Limit
The candidate should be not exceeding 28 years as of the last date of application submission.
Salary
The monthly salary for this position is ₹26,250.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can download the application form from the official SVIMS website. Once completed, applications should be sent along with attested copies of the required documents in PDF format via email to:
svimspharmacovigilance@gmail.com
Application Deadline:
Applications must be received by 12th February 2025.
