The unani system of medicine is one among the different alternative medicinal systems available in India and this system of medicine is known to have originated during the 460-377 BC in the Arabian countries. The system was brought to India by the Persians and Arabians and it is based on humoral theory, which means four bodily fluids, of which each humor leads to a particular temperament in human being. The system makes use of animal products, minerals and plants for curing diseases in such a way that the original humoral constitution of the patient is re-established.

Education in Unani Medicine:

For finding job opportunity in the field of unani medicine as medical practitioners, candidates must completed their Bachelor of Unani Medicine course shortly called as BUMS from a recognized university. Even there are other job opportunities in unani medicine like unani medicine pharmacist, unani medicine compounder, etc… and for these positions also there are courses in India. The basic eligibility requirement for getting into the BUMS course is that candidates must have completed their senior secondary or intermediate class with physics, chemistry and mathematics subjects under regular stream of education from a recognized board or university. They should also have completed17 years of age on the 31st December of the year in which they are seeking admission to the BUMS course.

Institutes for Unani courses in India:

In India, even though, unani medical colleges are lesser in number as compared to MBBS Colleges, each state in India has at least a single BUMS college (more number in some states) and therefore, candidates can get BUMS certification from these colleges working under some of the best universities in India. Admission to BUMS courses in different institution in India is normally done based on the merit secured by candidates in entrance examination conducted either at the national level or at the state level.

Government jobs in Unani Medicine in India:

When it comes to government jobs in Unani Medicine, candidates can find job opportunities as Unani Medical Officer in government-run unani hospitals in the nation. Even they can enter teaching field in unani medicine in government-run unani medical colleges. Many government hospitals and colleges engaged in unani medicine in India, frequently issue notification calling for applications from eligible candidates to apply for government jobs in unani medicine.

Recent government jobs in unani medicine in India:

As mentioned earlier, government unani medical institutes and hospitals frequently recruits candidates for unani medical officer and other positions and here are the few examples:

• Resident Medical Officer (Unani Medicine) – National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bangalore

• Research Officer – Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine

• Assistant Research Officer (Pharmacology) – Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine

• District Officer (Unani/Ayurveda) – Haryana Public Service Commission

• Unani Medical Officer – Rajasthan Public Service Commission

• Medical Officers for Government Unani Hospitals in Uttar Pradesh – Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission

Career Prospects in the field of unani medicine:

Once a candidate acquires a degree in unani medicine, their chances for embarking upon a wonderful career in medical field are immense. These professionals can find research centres, unani pharmacies, private nursing homes, health departments, unani hospitals and central government dispensaries. Differed job positions available in the field of unani system of medicine are:

• Junior Doctors

• Resident Doctors

• Unani Medical Officers

• Unani Pharmacist

When it comes to remuneration from unani medical officer in government organizations, these professionals are brought under the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100 and with these remuneration, professionals in the field of unani medicine can enjoy a secured government jobs in this alternative system of medicine. Nowadays, with the alternative systems of medicine gaining importance in India, professionals in this field are gaining more importance.