(1) The Director shall be appointed by the Chairperson of the Governing Council.
(2) The Director shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office or until he attains the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier.
(3) Where vacancy in the office of Director occurs and it cannot be conveniently and expeditiously filled, the Chairperson of Governing Council may appoint any suitable person to act as the Director.
(4) Qualification: The essential qualification for the post of Director are:
(a) A high postgraduate qualification in Medicine or Surgery or Public Health and their branches;
(b) Teaching and/research experience of not less than ten years;
(c) Twenty-five years standing in the Profession;
(d) Extensive practical & Administrative experience in the field of medical relief, medical research, medical education or public health organization and adequate experience of running an important scientific educational institution either as its Head or Head of a Department;
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(e) Recognized postgraduate medical degree from a recognized institution.
(f) Minimum of ten years teaching experience as Professor/Associate Professor in a Medical College/ Institution, out of which at least five years should be as Professor in the Department.
(5) Director shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Chairperson of Governing Council.
(6) The conditions of the service of the Director, including salary, allowances, leave, pension, and provident fund, admissible to him, shall be such as may be prescribed by the Executive council.