NISD invites applications for admission to Geriatric Care course at New Delhi, Kolkata, Agartala, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Cochin, and Coimbatore under Government of India’s Project, National Initiative on Care for Elderly (NICE).
National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE) is an international network of researchers, practitioners and students dedicated to improving the care of older adults, both in Canada and abroad.
Organization: National Institute of Social Defence
Programme: Six-month certificate course in Geriatric Care
Project: National Initiative on Care for Elderly (NICE)
No. of seats: 30
Programme highlights:
- Aims to develop a cadre of skilled caregivers and supervisory level personnel to meet the demand for providing skill based, field-oriented, trained personnel in Age Care in NGO Sector, Government/Corporate Sectors, Academic Institutions, etc.
- The course covers subjects like Social Gerontology, Basic Geriatrics, Applied Geriatrics and Geriatric Nursing.
Eligibility: High School/Matriculation or any other Examination equivalent to Secondary Examination after aperiod of 10 years study;
Desirable: Preference will be given to the candidates working as Old Age Care Givers, Health Workers, Counsellors, Social Workers, Home Care Workers, Nursing Assistants, Professionals working in Age Care Agencies/Organisations.
Age limit: He/she should have completed the age of 18 years as on October 1, 2011 and should not be more than 45 years as on October 1, 2011.
Note: Preference will be given to candidates working as Old Age Care Givers, Health Workers, Counsellors, Social Workers, Home Care Workers, Nursing Assistant or in Age Care Agencies/Organisations.
Selection process: Through a Common Aptitude Test (CAT) to be held at New Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Agartala, Bangalore, Cochin and Coimbatore on January 8, 2012 followed by Group Discussion and Interview.
How to apply: Click here to download application form
OR
Obtain application form along with the prospectus from Old Age Care Division, National Institute of Social Defence, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, West Block – 1, Wing – 3, First Floor, R. K. Puram, New Delhi – 110066 (Tel. 26106883) from 10 AM to 5 PM on all working days by paying Rs. 50 personally, or by sending Draft/ Pay Order for Rs. 80. The Draft/ Pay Order should be in favour of The Director, National Institute of Social Defence payable at New Delhi.
Application deadline: December 19, 2011
Last date for receipt of application from North – Eastern Region and Andaman & Nicobar Island: December 23, 2011.
Address:
Deputy Director
Old Age Care Division
National Institute of Social Defence
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
West Block – 1, Wing – 3
First Floor, R. K. Puram
New Delhi - 110 066
Phone: (011) 26106883
Email: contact@nisd.gov.in
Website: www.nisd.gov.in