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    Visiting Student Counsellor Job at National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Kolkata

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    National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Kolkata (NIPER- Kolkata), an Institute of National Importance under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Govt. of India, invites applications from eligible Indian Nationals for the position of Visiting Student Counsellor. This engagement is crucial for providing high-quality support and counselling services to students in the area of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Join NIPER- Kolkata to contribute your expertise in psychology and student welfare on a visiting charges basis.

    Visiting Student Counsellor Job at National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Kolkata
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    Job Summary

    Organization: National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Kolkata (NIPER- Kolkata)

    Job Title: Visiting Student Counsellor

    Advertisement No.: 11/11/2026/NK/A&E

    Application Deadline: 16.02.2025 (Monday), 05:00 PM

    Details of Position

    Name of the Post No. of positions Consolidated Pay Tenure
    Visiting Student Counsellor 01 (One) only Rs. 16,000/- per month for 04 (four) monthly visits (weekly once with four hours duration). Additional visits: Rs. 1000/- per hour. Initially for 01 (one) year, extendable upon satisfactory performance at the sole discretion of NIPER- Kolkata.

    Leaves: As the engagement is on a visit basis, therefore no leaves are entitled/eligible to the individual selected as Visiting Student Counsellor.

    Eligibility Details

    Essential Qualification

    • Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with minimum 60% marks from a recognised University AND relevant experience of five years after the qualifying degree, out of which three years should be student counselling experience in a higher educational institution.
    • OR
    • Master's Degree in Psychology with minimum 60% marks from a recognised University AND relevant experience of three years after the qualifying degree, out of which minimum one year should be student counselling experience in a higher educational institution.

    Desirable Qualification

    • License holder of Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
    • Ph.D in Psychology.

    Job Description Responsibilities

    • The counsellor would render counselling service to all bonafide students as required and be available to staff and faculty of NIPER-Kolkata during working hours and days.
    • Act as the point of contact for students requiring interpersonal/ emotional counselling.
    • Comfortable working with students from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds.
    • Possess excellent communication skills in Bengali, Hindi, and English.
    • Maintain confidentiality but report to Dean, NIPER- Kolkata for extreme cases demanding Institute/ family intervention (Related to students).
    • Proper coordination with the Institute Medical Officer for rendering counselling.
    • Provide tele-consultation as and when required with students and staff.
    • Conduct workshops, talks, and group discussions to help students with academic, interpersonal, and emotional needs.
    • Conduct separate orientation sessions for students as well as Teaching and Non-Teaching staff once a year at the beginning of the Academic Session.
    • Maintain a database of the mental well-being of students utilizing counselling services.

    Application Details

    Application Deadline: 16.02.2025 (Monday), 05:00 PM.

    Method of Application: Interested candidates must submit their application form (as per attached format) along with relevant documents via Email to: nipercontrectt@niperkolkata.ac.in.

    Required Documents: Application form as per attached format, self-attested copies of Date of birth/ Degrees/ Certificates/ Mark sheets/ Experience Certificates/ documents relevant to qualification criteria.

    Important Conditions

    • Candidates must be of Indian nationality. Preference will be given to candidates staying in Kolkata.
    • Applications found to have furnished false or wrong information will be summarily rejected at any stage.
    • Incomplete applications or those without relevant supporting documents will be rejected.
    • Experience may be relaxed in exceptionally meritorious cases based on the Screening/Selection Committee recommendation.
    • NIPER Kolkata reserves the right to change, cancel, or modify any criteria, method of selection, or appointment.
    • Intimations regarding selection will be sent only by E-mail.
    • Any dispute arising out of this advertisement falls under the sole jurisdiction of the High Court of Calcutta.
    • Canvassing in any form may lead to application cancellation.
    • The service of the Student Counsellor may be terminated by giving 01 (One) month notice by either side.

    Mode of Selection

    Selection will be done via In person interview only.

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