Cancer Care officer

Overview

The Cancer Care Officer will support the implementation of a comprehensive cancer care project and provide technical input for planning and implementation of strategies for screening and early detection of cancers.

Tasks Summary

• Support the implementation of ‘Mission Umeed’ – a comprehensive cancer care project in the state of Punjab.
• Provide technical input for the planning and implementation of strategies for screening and early detection of oral, breast, and cervical cancers.
• Assist in operationalizing and updating cancer care management guidelines and SOPs.
• Provide technical support for the establishment of Day care cancer chemotherapy centers.
• Conduct field visits to program states and districts to provide technical supervision and support.
• Support cancer research to generate evidence for programmatic decision-making.
• Collect, collate, and analyze data from the National NCD Portal and other sources to monitor the progress of Oral, Cervical and Breast cancer indicators.
• Provide technical support to field teams for capacity building, program monitoring, and surveillance activities related to cancer.
• Review surveillance data to assess adherence and performance in cancer care and NCD control.
• Provide technical support for the childhood cancer.
• Support preparation of reports, presentations, and technical documents as per WHO standards and requirements.
• Review and provide technical input for contractual proposals.
• Work closely with NCD officers of WCO at national level.
• Undertake any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor to support the overall objectives of the NCD program.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum one year experience at the National level including some work experience in Cancer Care.
• Work experience in Government/social sector will be an asset.

Qualification Requirements

• University degree in medical science or equivalent from a recognized University or any significant health-related degree from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate degree in public health or Public Health administration is desirable.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Expert knowledge of English. • Intermediate knowledge of Hindi.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 12 months

Work Modality:

Remuneration: • Monthly remuneration is 157,449 taxable as per Indian laws.