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Pay:

?40,000.00 - ?50,000.00 per month

Job description:

Indian Cancer Society (NGO)

Profile / Designation Name : Project Coordinator/Manager -Cancer Screening

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

About the Organization:

www.indiancancersociety.org

Indian Cancer Society is committed in extending holistic knowledge, treatment and rehabilitation through its "Rise Against Cancer" movement. Our activities encompass the entire continuum of Cancer Care - cancer awareness, screening for early detection, financial help for treatment, support groups, rehabilitation of cancer survivors, registry, research & education.

Contract Period- Eleven months (Extendable as per the performance)

Roles and Responsibilities:

Expected role of the incumbent is multi-dimensional and are summarized below:

Project Coordination and Management:

? Coordinate the implementation of interventions for cancer within the District.

? Manage project activities and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets.

? Monitor progress and performance indicators, ensuring alignment with project goals.

? Developing linkages / liaison with government counterparts.

? Participate meetings at block, district and state level and provide timely updates/ reports to health department.

? Support the health department in finalizing PIP for Cancer Care at district.

? Map/identify non-governmental agencies actively involved in Cancer spectrum in the identified district/s and develop networks.

? Conduct situational assessments to identify needs, challenges, and best practices fo streamlining interventions.

? Develop and finalize detailed work plans and monitoring frameworks to achieve project goals.

? Facilitate communication and collaboration with stakeholders at the state and district levels.

? Organize orientation and sensitization meetings to gather stakeholder support.

? Foster partnerships with governmental, non-governmental, and community-based

organizations. Screening Operations, Coverage Improvement, and Navigation

? Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of cancer screening activities a community and facility levels.

? Strengthen screening coverage through targeted awareness strategies, community, mobilization, and stakeholder engagement.

? Identify low-performing areas and implement focused interventions to improve uptake of screening services.

? Ensure efficient client navigation for those requiring follow-up investigations, diagnosis, and treatment.

? Support field teams to address operational challenges, improve beneficiary flow, and enhance service delivery quality.

? Build rapport with local leaders, frontline workers, and community structures to increase participation in screening programmes.

Capacity Building and Training:

? Develop and implement and supervise training programs to build the capacity of healthcare providers and frontline workers.

? Identify training needs through assessments and collaborate with stakeholders to address them.

? Ensure the dissemination of training materials and resources to relevant stakeholders. Data Management:

? Utilize the NCD portal for data entry, analysis, and monitoring of cancer screening and awareness services.

? Conduct regular data analysis to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement.

? Provide support for evidence-based decision-making at the state and district levels. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Quality Improvement:

? Establish mechanisms for program monitoring, evaluation, and quality improvement.

? Conduct regular reviews and assessments to track progress and identify areas for enhancement.

? Institutionalize quality improvement strategies for effective caner care. Knowledge Management and Innovation:

? Develop and implement knowledge management strategies, policies, and procedures to enhance knowledge sharing and collaboration across the mapped states.

? Identify knowledge gaps and opportunities for improvement in knowledge management processes and propose and implement solutions to address them.

? Conduct needs assessments and gap analyses to identify areas for improvement in chronic disease management services and develop strategies to address them.

? Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote awareness of cancer, risk factors, and preventive measures through community outreach programs, workshops, and educational materials.

In addition to the above-mentioned roles and responsibilities, s/he will collaborate with existing

projects initiatives in the state to integrate cancer care services into performance monitoring

frameworks for CPHC services.

Qualifications & Experience

? A master's degree in public health, Health Administration, Health Policy, or a related field is required. A specialization or coursework related to chronic diseases like Cancer is preferred.

? At least 5+ years of relevant experience in public health program management, preferably in the field of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with a focus on cancer and primary health care level.

? Experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring health programs, particularly those targeting prevention, early detection.

? Demonstrated experience in working with government health agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders involved in healthcare delivery.

? Experience in capacity building, training, and providing technical assistance to healthcare providers and community health workers.

? Proven track record of managing budgets, procurement, and financial reporting related to health programs.

? Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

? Proficiency in MS Office package.

Job Types: Full-time, Contractual / Temporary

Contract length: 11 months

Benefits:

Paid sick time
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?40,000.00 - ?50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Paid sick time Paid time off Provident Fund
Work Location: In person