Covid-19: Puducherry to recruit doctors, nurses and others on contract basis

Covid-19: Puducherry to recruit doctors, nurses and others on contract basis

Sep 2, 2020, 02.53 PM IST

PUDUCHERRY: The Puducherry government has proposed to recruit 153 general duty medical officers, 125 nursing officers, 92 auxiliary nurses and midwives and 24 sanitary workers (health) on a short-term contract for 90 days to strengthen the healthcare machinery in the fight against Covid-19.

The candidates who are native/resident of the territory can attend a walk-in-interview at the directorate of health and family welfare services in Puducherry, Karaikal collectorate, regional administrators' offices in Mahe and Yanam. Interviews will be held from September 3 to 5 (between 10am and 5pm).

Candidates must bring all original certificates and one set of self-attested photocopies of their qualifications and details of experience along with two photographs and signed curriculum vitae.

Candidates with MBBS, who have registered with the Medical council of India and are aged below 45 years, can attend the interview for the post of general duty medical officer. The selected candidates will be paid a remuneration of Rs 40,000 per month.

The candidates with BSc nursing/diploma in nursing registered with the Indian Nursing Council and aged below 40 years can attend the interview for the post of nursing officer. The selected candidates will be paid a remuneration of Rs 15,000 per month.

The candidates with diploma in auxiliary nursing and midwifery who have registered with the council and are less than 40 years of age can attend the interview. The selected candidates will be paid a remuneration of Rs 12,000 per month.

The candidates who have cleared SSLC and are aged below 40 years can attend the interview for the post of sanitary worker (health). The selected candidates will be paid a remuneration of Rs 10,000 per month.