Grade 56

Responsible professional work in the field of livestock research.

Investigative and analytical professional laboratory work in the field of Immunology and allied fields.

Responsible professional work in the field of Hydrology.

Professional research and investigational work in the field of Epidemiology. An employee in this class conducts research and investigations into the occurrence and spread of communicable diseases throughout the nation. Work involves collating, analyzing, and interpreting data relevant to disease surveillance and control. Work also includes the preparation of reports, giving professional advice on appropriate measures to be adopted for effective prevention and control of communicable diseases, and the training of supporting technical staff. Work is performed with a great deal of initiative and independent judgment and is reviewed by a Medical Superior through discussions and analyses of reports for achievement of desired results.

Professional research and investigational work in the field of entomology. An employee in this class performs professional research and investigational activities in the identification, control, and eradication of various species of mosquitoes and other insects which may transmit diseases in humans and animals. Work also includes the supervision and training of technical and laboratory staff engaged in insect vector control. Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed by a superior officer through discussions, reports, and analysis of results achieved.

Advanced Professional laboratory work of a technical nature in the analytical examination of drugs and medicines. An employee in this class is responsible for the proper maintenance and efficient functioning of a drug laboratory and the training of staff attached thereto. Work involves supervision of subordinates and participation in the chemical and physical analysis of local and imported drugs and raw drug ingredients, to determine quality, purity and conformity with label claims and existing standards. Assignments are received in the form of samples selected or collected by the Drug Analyst or submitted by Government Departments and Private Agencies.