NACOIP

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.

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.

• The applicant must be pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Phil, or PhD courses.
• The applicant must be studying in disciplines such as Public Health, Preventive & Social Medicine, Health Management, Statistics, Social Sciences, or related fields.
• The applicant must be enrolled in a recognized university or institution.

> Reservation / Preference / Priority:

• 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.
• There shall be no bar for candidates to apply for a second internship with NACO.

> Number of Interns:

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.

> Placement:

The Interns will be placed in selected programme divisions within NACO or rotated through different divisions based on the prerequisites of the study programme.

• Stipend: ₹8,000/- per month provided after successful completion and report approval. - Certificate: Issued upon successful completion of the internship and acceptance of the report. - Logistic Support: Workspace, stationery, and photocopying facilities are provided during the internship. - Duration: 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. There shall be no bar for candidates to apply for a second internship with NACO.

NOTE 1: 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.

NOTE 2: Students who discontinue the internship would not be awarded any certificate by NACO.

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.

• Candidates whose internship was terminated or those who discontinued before completing the set duration would not be considered for future batches.