VBD Consultant – DHS Giridih

Jharkhand, India Posted Last verified

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Vacancies
Vacancies: 1
Employment Type
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹43,923 per month
Qualification
Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Zoology (Entomology) or Life Science.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of experience in implementing vector control strategies.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Between 21 to 35 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Apply Offline
Deadline
Deadline:

The Vector Borne Disease (VBD) Consultant is a specialized technical role focused on controlling diseases like Malaria, Dengue, and Kala-azar in Giridih. This position requires a Post Graduate degree in Zoology or Life Sciences with a focus on Entomology. The consultant will design and implement vector control strategies and monitor disease trends across the district. It is a high-impact role for life science professionals dedicated to epidemiology and public health management.

  • Candidates must have at least one year of experience in implementing vector control strategies.
  • A Post Graduate degree in Zoology (Entomology) or Life Science is the essential qualification.
  • Experience of working in a health programme is highly desirable for this consultancy role.
  • The consultant will provide technical guidance to field staff and coordinate with state-level VBD units.
  • The salary offered is the highest in this notification, reflecting the specialized nature of the role.
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Additional Salary Information

Consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹43,923 on a contract basis.

Important Dates

Notification Date 20 July 2026
Application Deadline 12 August 2026

Selection Process

Academic Merit Written Test Skill Test Interview (where applicable)

Application Fees

General/OBC: ₹400 SC/ST: ₹200

Reservation

UR: 1

How to Apply

  • Download the application form from the official website giridih.nic.in.
  • Fill in all the required details accurately in the prescribed format.
  • Attach self-attested copies of all educational, experience, and category certificates.
  • Include two recent passport-sized photographs and a self-addressed envelope (24x10 cm) with required postage.
  • Prepare a Demand Draft for the application fee in favor of 'District Health Society, Giridih'.
  • Send the complete application packet to the Civil Surgeon-cum-Chief Medical Officer, Giridih via Registered Post or Speed Post.
  • Ensure the application reaches the office by 12 August 2026, 5:00 PM.

Frequently Asked Questions

The monthly salary for the VBD Consultant is ₹43,923.

A Post Graduate Degree in Zoology (Entomology) or Life Science is required.

Yes, a minimum of 1 year of experience in implementing vector control strategies is required.