About the Organization
The National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), functioning under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, implements the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) for prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in India. The internship programme has been introduced to provide students and research scholars with practical exposure to public health policy formulation, implementation, research, and programme management.
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National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO)
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Government Internship Opportunity
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are invited from:
- Students pursuing Graduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil., or Ph.D. programmes from recognised universities
- Graduate students who have completed at least two years of their course
- Students enrolled in regular postgraduate degree/diploma programmes
- Candidates from disciplines including:
- Law
- Public Health
- Social Work
- MBA
- Statistics
- IT / Computer Science
- Mass Communication
- Pharmacy
- Nursing
- Health Management
- And other approved disciplines
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
Interns may work in areas such as:
- Legal and Policy Research
- Research & Evaluation
- Data Analysis
- HIV Surveillance
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Gender and Human Rights
- Information Technology
- Administration and HR
- Public Health Communication
- Project Management
- Finance & Accounts
- HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care Services
Mode of Work
- Offline / Physical Internship
- Location: NACO Headquarters
Important Dates and Timelines
- Internship applications remain open throughout the year
- Applications should ideally reach at least 4 weeks before the proposed internship commencement date
- The NACO Internship Committee meets every month
- Candidates are required to submit applications by the 15th of every month for consideration
Internship Duration
- Minimum Duration: 2 Months
- Maximum Duration: 6 Months
Stipend / Perks
- Stipend: ₹8,000 per month
- Payable upon successful completion of the internship and acceptance of the internship report
- Internship Completion Certificate will be issued upon satisfactory completion
Application Process
Applications may be submitted through email or speed post along with required documents.
Email ID: naco.internship@gmail.com
Postal Address:
Deputy Secretary
National AIDS Control Organisation
9th Floor, Chandralok Building
36, Janpath, New Delhi – 110001
Applicants are required to submit:
- Duly filled application form
- CV
- Synopsis of proposed internship topic
- 500-word write-up on benefits of the internship
- Identity proofs
- Recommendation/approval letter from institution
- Academic transcripts and supporting documents
Selection Procedure
- Applications are scrutinised by the NACO Internship Committee
- Shortlisted candidates may be called for personal interaction/interview
- Preference is given to candidates with strong academic records and research-oriented proposals relevant to NACO’s work
Important Notes / Additional Information
- This internship does not guarantee employment at NACO or any Government department
- Interns must maintain confidentiality regarding NACO data and records
- Candidates can apply only once during a financial year
- Students discontinuing the internship will not receive stipend or certificate
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