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National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) Internship Programme
Department of Health and Family Welfare
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Overview
NACO initiated the Internship Programme for young students who wish to engage with the Government. The internship programme envisages an opportunity for young students to get familiar with and understand the various dimensions of policy-making & implementation of the National AIDS Control Programme.
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Description
The scheme "National AIDS Control Organisation NACO Internship Programme" by the National AIDS Control Organisation, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India aims to provide internship exposure through stipend support to students to understand policy-making and implementation under HIV/AIDS programmes. The internship is offered on varied priority areas such as secondary data analysis of ICTC and PPTCT programme, MSM interventions, EID programme, primary research and data analysis on community perceptions of the HIV/AIDS Act, 2017 and Transgender Persons Protection of Rights Bill, 2018. The interns are expected to follow the standard schedule of activities, observe the functioning of the divisions, participate in activities, conduct data analysis & research, write reports, undertake field visits, and any other task assigned/entrusted to them by the HOD / Reporting Officer.
Exclusions
• Candidates whose internship was terminated or those who discontinued before completing the set duration would not be considered for future batches.
Benefits
• NOTE 3: Interns will need to have their own laptop computers and internet connectivity.
• NOTE 4:Interns coming from outside Delhi / New Delhi have to make their own arrangements for stay/ accommodation at their own expense.
Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must be pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Phil, or PhD courses.
2. - The applicant must be studying in disciplines such as Public Health, Preventive & Social Medicine, Health Management, Statistics, Social Sciences, or related fields.
3. - The applicant must be enrolled in a recognized university or institution.
4. > **Reservation / Preference / Priority:**
5. - Preference will be given to applicants having an excellent academic track record and to research scholars, and candidates bringing project work relevant to NACO’s activities or concomitant with NACP.
6. - There shall be no bar for candidates to apply for a second internship with NACO.
7. > **Number of Interns:**
8. The number of interns can vary depending on the applications and requirements of NACO. However, at any point in time, the number of interns shall not be more than 10.
9. > **Placement:**
10. The Interns will be placed in selected programme divisions within NACO or rotated through different divisions based on the prerequisites of the study programme.
11. <br>
Application Process
Step 1: At NACO Headquarters, the applications in the prescribed format (Annexure-IV of the Scheme Guidelines) may be sent to the office of the Joint Secretary by registered/speed post or email communication, at the following address:
Offline
Deputy Secretary
National AIDS Control Organisation
9th Floor, Chandralok Building,
36, Janpath, New Delhi – 110001
Email: [email protected]
NOTE 1: An advance copy of the application along with the Covering Letter and attachments may be sent by e-mail to [email protected].
NOTE 1: The applications should reach at least one month before the commencement of the internship.
Step 2: Step 1: All applications will be scrutinized by an Internship Committee.
Offline
Step 1: All applications will be scrutinized by an Internship Committee.
Step 3: Step 2: The Internship Committee may conduct a personal interaction/ interview either through face-to-face interview or electronic media (phone, skype, etc.) with the applicant.
Offline
Step 2: The Internship Committee may conduct a personal interaction/ interview either through face-to-face interview or electronic media (phone, skype, etc.) with the applicant.
Step 4: Step 3: An intimation by email/ speed post will be sent to the selected candidates.
Offline
Query, if any, may be addressed to the Under Secretary at: [email protected].
Required Documents
• Write up not exceeding 500 words on how the student’s academic pursuit, as well as the National AIDS Control Programme, will benefit from this Internship.
• Copy of at least three documentary proofs of identity which should include a copy of passport and Aadhar card/Voter ID/PAN Card in case of Indian nationals and passport, OCI card and National Identity Card in case of OCI card holders.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Introduction Letter from the Head of the Institution on the official stationery where the applicant has studied/is studying.
• No objection certificate from University/Institution in case the internship is to be pursued in parallel with an ongoing course. The prescribed format is placed in Annexure IV of the Scheme Guidelines.
• Self-attested certificates and transcripts for all the accomplishments mentioned in the Application Form (educational qualifications, current courses being pursued and projects).
• Photograph.
• Photo Identity (Voter ID/ PAN/ Adhaar/ Passport).
• Approval Letter from the Dean/ Principal of the College/ University.
• (for students from abroad) Travel documents.
• (for students from abroad) Approval Letter from the Institute.
• A report on the area of internship/study.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can I find the format of the application form for this scheme?
A: The format of the Application Form for this scheme can be found in the Annexure-IV of the Scheme Guidelines.
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Q: Where can I find the format for the submission of the synopsis?
A: The format for the submission of the Synopsis can be found in the Annexure-V of the Scheme Guidelines.
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Q: What are NACO's priority areas in which the internship is offered?
A: The internship is offered on varied priority areas such as secondary data analysis of ICTC and PPTCT programme, MSM interventions, EID programme, primary research and data analysis on community perceptions of the HIV/AIDS Act, 2017 and Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2018.
Q: What is the full name of NACO?
A: The full name of NACO is "National AIDS Control Organisation".
Q: Where can I find the list of programmatic courses applicable for the internship at NACO?
A: The list of programmatic courses applicable for the internship at NACO is placed at Annexure II of the Scheme Guidelines.
Q: Is the number of slots for the internship fixed or does it change every year?
A: The number of interns can vary depending on the applications and requirements of NACO. However, at any point in time, the number of interns shall not be more than 10.
Q: What shall be the maximum duration of the internship?
A: The internship would be for a minimum duration of 6 weeks and max. duration of 3 months, as per the prerequisites of the study programme.
Q: In which year was the NACO internship programme introduced?
A: The NACO Internship Programme was introduced in the year 2018.
Q: Can a candidate apply for the second time to this scheme?
A: There shall be no bar for candidates to apply for a second internship with NACO.
Q: Where will the selected interns be placed?
A: The Interns will be placed in selected programme divisions within NACO or rotated through different divisions based on the prerequisites of the study programme.
Q: Does this internship have prospects of a permanent job?
A: The internship programme is neither a job nor any such assurance for a job in the National AIDS Control Organisation or any other Ministry/ Department in the Government of India.
Q: What shall be the duties and responsibilities of the interns?
A: The interns are expected to follow the standard schedule of activities, observe the functioning of the divisions, participate in activities, conduct data analysis & research, write reports, undertake field visits, and any other task assigned/entrusted to them by the HOD / Reporting Officer.
Q: How much shall be the monthly stipend paid to the interns?
A: Interns will be entitled to a stipend at the rate of ₹ 8,000 per month.
Q: When shall the stipend be payable?
A: The stipend will be payable on successful completion of the Internship and submission and acceptance of their Internship reports by the Reporting Officer, and satisfactory performance certified by the HoD.
Q: Will stay/accommodation be provided to the interns coming from outside Delhi/New Delhi?
A: Interns coming from outside Delhi / New Delhi have to make their own arrangements for stay/ accommodation at their own expense.
The scheme "National AIDS Control Organisation NACO Internship Programme" by the National AIDS Control Organisation, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India aims to provide internship exposure through stipend support to students to understand policy-making and implementation under HIV/AIDS programmes. The internship is offered on varied priority areas such as secondary data analysis of ICTC and PPTCT programme, MSM interventions, EID programme, primary research and data analysis on community perceptions of the HIV/AIDS Act, 2017 and Transgender Persons Protection of Rights Bill, 2018. The interns are expected to follow the standard schedule of activities, observe the functioning of the divisions, participate in activities, conduct data analysis & research, write reports, undertake field visits, and any other task assigned/entrusted to them by the HOD / Reporting Officer.
Exclusions
• Candidates whose internship was terminated or those who discontinued before completing the set duration would not be considered for future batches.
Benefits
• NOTE 3: Interns will need to have their own laptop computers and internet connectivity.
• NOTE 4:Interns coming from outside Delhi / New Delhi have to make their own arrangements for stay/ accommodation at their own expense.
Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must be pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Phil, or PhD courses.
2. - The applicant must be studying in disciplines such as Public Health, Preventive &amp; Social Medicine, Health Management, Statistics, Social Sciences, or related fields.
3. - The applicant must be enrolled in a recognized university or institution.
4. > **Reservation / Preference / Priority:**
5. - Preference will be given to applicants having an excellent academic track record and to research scholars, and candidates bringing project work relevant to NACO’s activities or concomitant with NACP.
6. - There shall be no bar for candidates to apply for a second internship with NACO.
7. &gt; **Number of Interns:**
8. The number of interns can vary depending on the applications and requirements of NACO. However, at any point in time, the number of interns shall not be more than 10.
9. &gt; **Placement:**
10. The Interns will be placed in selected programme divisions within NACO or rotated through different divisions based on the prerequisites of the study programme.
11. <br>
Application Process
Step 1: At NACO Headquarters, the applications in the prescribed format (Annexure-IV of the Scheme Guidelines) may be sent to the office of the Joint Secretary by registered/speed post or email communication, at the following address:
Offline
Deputy Secretary
National AIDS Control Organisation
9th Floor, Chandralok Building,
36, Janpath, New Delhi – 110001
Email: [email protected]
NOTE 1: An advance copy of the application along with the Covering Letter and attachments may be sent by e-mail to [email protected].
NOTE 1: The applications should reach at least one month before the commencement of the internship.
Step 2: Step 1: All applications will be scrutinized by an Internship Committee.
Offline
Step 1: All applications will be scrutinized by an Internship Committee.
Step 3: Step 2: The Internship Committee may conduct a personal interaction/ interview either through face-to-face interview or electronic media (phone, skype, etc.) with the applicant.
Offline
Step 2: The Internship Committee may conduct a personal interaction/ interview either through face-to-face interview or electronic media (phone, skype, etc.) with the applicant.
Step 4: Step 3: An intimation by email/ speed post will be sent to the selected candidates.
Offline
Query, if any, may be addressed to the Under Secretary at: [email protected].
Required Documents
• Write up not exceeding 500 words on how the student’s academic pursuit, as well as the National AIDS Control Programme, will benefit from this Internship.
• Copy of at least three documentary proofs of identity which should include a copy of passport and Aadhar card/Voter ID/PAN Card in case of Indian nationals and passport, OCI card and National Identity Card in case of OCI card holders.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Introduction Letter from the Head of the Institution on the official stationery where the applicant has studied/is studying.
• No objection certificate from University/Institution in case the internship is to be pursued in parallel with an ongoing course. The prescribed format is placed in Annexure IV of the Scheme Guidelines.
• Self-attested certificates and transcripts for all the accomplishments mentioned in the Application Form (educational qualifications, current courses being pursued and projects).
• Photograph.
• Photo Identity (Voter ID/ PAN/ Adhaar/ Passport).
• Approval Letter from the Dean/ Principal of the College/ University.
• (for students from abroad) Travel documents.
• (for students from abroad) Approval Letter from the Institute.
• A report on the area of internship/study.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can I find the format of the application form for this scheme?
A: The format of the Application Form for this scheme can be found in the Annexure-IV of the Scheme Guidelines.
<br>
Q: Where can I find the format for the submission of the synopsis?
A: The format for the submission of the Synopsis can be found in the Annexure-V of the Scheme Guidelines.
<br>
Q: What are NACO's priority areas in which the internship is offered?
A: The internship is offered on varied priority areas such as secondary data analysis of ICTC and PPTCT programme, MSM interventions, EID programme, primary research and data analysis on community perceptions of the HIV/AIDS Act, 2017 and Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2018.
Q: What is the full name of NACO?
A: The full name of NACO is "National AIDS Control Organisation".
Q: Where can I find the list of programmatic courses applicable for the internship at NACO?
A: The list of programmatic courses applicable for the internship at NACO is placed at Annexure II of the Scheme Guidelines.
Q: Is the number of slots for the internship fixed or does it change every year?
A: The number of interns can vary depending on the applications and requirements of NACO. However, at any point in time, the number of interns shall not be more than 10.
Q: What shall be the maximum duration of the internship?
A: The internship would be for a minimum duration of 6 weeks and max. duration of 3 months, as per the prerequisites of the study programme.
Q: In which year was the NACO internship programme introduced?
A: The NACO Internship Programme was introduced in the year 2018.
Q: Can a candidate apply for the second time to this scheme?
A: There shall be no bar for candidates to apply for a second internship with NACO.
Q: Where will the selected interns be placed?
A: The Interns will be placed in selected programme divisions within NACO or rotated through different divisions based on the prerequisites of the study programme.
Q: Does this internship have prospects of a permanent job?
A: The internship programme is neither a job nor any such assurance for a job in the National AIDS Control Organisation or any other Ministry/ Department in the Government of India.
Q: What shall be the duties and responsibilities of the interns?
A: The interns are expected to follow the standard schedule of activities, observe the functioning of the divisions, participate in activities, conduct data analysis & research, write reports, undertake field visits, and any other task assigned/entrusted to them by the HOD / Reporting Officer.
Q: How much shall be the monthly stipend paid to the interns?
A: Interns will be entitled to a stipend at the rate of ₹ 8,000 per month.
Q: When shall the stipend be payable?
A: The stipend will be payable on successful completion of the Internship and submission and acceptance of their Internship reports by the Reporting Officer, and satisfactory performance certified by the HoD.
Q: Will stay/accommodation be provided to the interns coming from outside Delhi/New Delhi?
A: Interns coming from outside Delhi / New Delhi have to make their own arrangements for stay/ accommodation at their own expense.
Eligibility Criteria
1
- The applicant must be pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Phil, or PhD courses.
2
- The applicant must be studying in disciplines such as Public Health, Preventive &amp; Social Medicine, Health Management, Statistics, Social Sciences, or related fields.
3
- The applicant must be enrolled in a recognized university or institution.
4
> **Reservation / Preference / Priority:**
5
- Preference will be given to applicants having an excellent academic track record and to research scholars, and candidates bringing project work relevant to NACO’s activities or concomitant with NACP.
6
- There shall be no bar for candidates to apply for a second internship with NACO.
7
&gt; **Number of Interns:**
8
The number of interns can vary depending on the applications and requirements of NACO. However, at any point in time, the number of interns shall not be more than 10.
9
&gt; **Placement:**
10
The Interns will be placed in selected programme divisions within NACO or rotated through different divisions based on the prerequisites of the study programme.
11
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Benefits
NOTE 3: Interns will need to have their own laptop computers and internet connectivity.
NOTE 4:Interns coming from outside Delhi / New Delhi have to make their own arrangements for stay/ accommodation at their own expense.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Write up not exceeding 500 words on how the student’s academic pursuit, as well as the National AIDS Control Programme, will benefit from this Internship. |
| 2 | Copy of at least three documentary proofs of identity which should include a copy of passport and Aadhar card/Voter ID/PAN Card in case of Indian nationals and passport, OCI card and National Identity Card in case of OCI card holders. |
| 3 | Curriculum Vitae. |
| 4 | Introduction Letter from the Head of the Institution on the official stationery where the applicant has studied/is studying. |
| 5 | No objection certificate from University/Institution in case the internship is to be pursued in parallel with an ongoing course. The prescribed format is placed in Annexure IV of the Scheme Guidelines. |
| 6 | Self-attested certificates and transcripts for all the accomplishments mentioned in the Application Form (educational qualifications, current courses being pursued and projects). |
| 7 | Photograph. |
| 8 | Photo Identity (Voter ID/ PAN/ Adhaar/ Passport). |
| 9 | Approval Letter from the Dean/ Principal of the College/ University. |
| 10 | (for students from abroad) Travel documents. |
| 11 | (for students from abroad) Approval Letter from the Institute. |
| 12 | A report on the area of internship/study. |
How to Apply
1
At NACO Headquarters, the applications in the prescribed format (Annexure-IV of the Scheme Guidelines) may be sent to the office of the Joint Secretary by registered/speed post or email communication, at the following address:
Offline Deputy Secretary National AIDS Control Organisation 9th Floor, Chandralok Building, 36, Janpath, New Delhi – 110001 Email: [email protected] NOTE 1: An advance copy of the application along with the Covering Letter and attachments may be sent by e-mail to [email protected]. NOTE 1: The applications should reach at least one month before the commencement of the internship.
2
Step 1: All applications will be scrutinized by an Internship Committee.
Offline Step 1: All applications will be scrutinized by an Internship Committee.
3
Step 2: The Internship Committee may conduct a personal interaction/ interview either through face-to-face interview or electronic media (phone, skype, etc.) with the applicant.
Offline Step 2: The Internship Committee may conduct a personal interaction/ interview either through face-to-face interview or electronic media (phone, skype, etc.) with the applicant.
4
Step 3: An intimation by email/ speed post will be sent to the selected candidates.
Offline Query, if any, may be addressed to the Under Secretary at: [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
The format of the Application Form for this scheme can be found in the Annexure-IV of the Scheme Guidelines. <br>
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