**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government, specifically the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, amending the Chennai Corporation Public Health and Medical Service Rules, 1969. The changes are effective from November 5, 2015, and primarily concern the addition of the post of "Health Education Officer". It outlines the method of appointment for the new post, required qualifications, and sets conditions for promotion.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Introduction of Health Education Officer Post:**
* A new Category 3 position, "Health Education Officer," is added under Class I-B.
* **Appointment Methods for Health Education Officer:**
* Promotion from the category of Sanitary Officer
* Deputation from the posts in Government or Government Undertaking in Health Department carrying identical scale of pay.
* **Qualifications:**
* **By Promotion:**
* Must have passed Post Graduate Degree in Sociology from any University or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission
* Must have field experience for a period of not less than ten years in the Health Department.
* **By Deputation:**
* Must have passed Post Graduate Degree in Sociology from any University or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission
* Must have field experience for a period of not less than ten years in the Government or Government Undertakings in Health Department.
* **Account Test Requirement for Promotees:**
* Those promoted to Health Education Officer must pass the Account Test for Executive Officers within one year of promotion.
* Failure to pass within one year results in loss of increments until the test is passed; ineligibility for increments shall not operate to postpone future increments after the test is passed.
* Failure to pass within four years from the date of promotion will lead to reversion to the feeder post.
* **Salary Details:**
* The Health Education Officer position has a salary scale of 15,600-39,100 + G.P. 5400.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Sanitary Officer**
* **Impact:** Provided a promotion opportunity to the position of Health Education Officer, if qualified.
* **Action Required:** Sanitary Officers interested in promotion should ensure they meet the qualification criteria and prepare for the Account Test for Executive Officers if promoted.
**Stakeholder: Government/Government Undertakings in Health Department Employees**
* **Impact:** Provided a deputation opportunity to the position of Health Education Officer, if qualified.
* **Action Required:** Employees interested in deputation should ensure they meet the qualification criteria.
**Stakeholder: Chennai Corporation**
* **Impact:** Must incorporate the new Health Education Officer role into its organizational structure and comply with the amended rules.
* **Action Required:** Revise relevant operational procedures and job descriptions to reflect the changes.
Key Entities Referenced
Chennai City Municipal Corporation Act, 1919 (Tamil Nadu Act IV of 1919): Empowers the Governor of Tamil Nadu to make amendments to the Chennai Corporation Public Health and Medical Service Rules, 1969.
Chennai Corporation Public Health and Medical Service Rules: The policy document that is being amended in the notification to include positions and qualifications for 'Health Education Officer'.
Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department: The department responsible for the notification and the amendments made to the Chennai Corporation Public Health and Medical Service Rules.
Health Education Officer: New position added to the Chennai Corporation Public Health and Medical Service Rules, with specifics about qualifications and promotions.
Chennai: The location where the Municipal Corporation operates, and where the amended Rules apply.