Job Title:
State Coordinator
Job Department:
National Outreach Program
Job Location:
Chennai /
Employment Type:
Regular
Reporting to:
Head National Outreach Program /Regional Head
Travel Requirement:
50% (The candidate must be open to travel)
Founded
in 2004, by Poonam Bagai, herself a cancer survivor, CanKids KidsCan is a
national NGO working in India to address the needs of children with cancer and
their families. CanKids is dedicated to driving Change for Childhood Cancer in
India with an ambitious goal to achieve Universal health coverage through 100%
Access2Care & 100% Financial Protection by 2030 aligned to the WHO GICC
(Global Initiative on Childhood Cancer) and Sustainable Development Goals, thereby securing the Rights to health, education, childhood, pain-free and palliative care and the Right to be heard for all children
with cancer (0-19 years) in India.
CanKids is the only organization in India working at
all levels - grassroots, district, state, and national- and partnering and supporting hospitals, health authorities and professionals for the last 20 years to improve the quality/standard of treatment, care, and other holistic
support services. Through its 141 CanKids Hospital Support Unit (CHSU)
projects, CanKids ensures access to the best possible care for children with
cancer and their families.
We are a team of hard-working, fun-loving folks driven for impact and excellence in everything we do.
Please visit the official CanKids Website for further details. https://www.cankidsindia.org/
The National Outreach Program (NOP) of CanKids works to enable
equitable access to quality treatment and supportive care for children with
cancer across India. By collaborating with government stakeholders, hospitals,
NGOs, and CSR partners, NOP implements strategic programs like Change for
Childhood Cancer (CCC), Home Away from Home (HAH), and Hospital Support Units
(CHSUs). The program plays a critical role in expanding pediatric cancer care networks, strengthening hospital systems, and aligning with national and global initiatives on childhood cancer.
Role Overview
The State
Coordinator is a leadership position responsible for end-to-end program
delivery of the CanKids’ National Outreach Program within the assigned state.
The role entails oversight of government partnerships, hospital engagements, program implementation, team management, budgeting, and reporting, under the broader Change for Childhood Cancer
(CCC) framework. The incumbent will ensure effective delivery of signed MoUs,
compliance with program targets, and continuous service expansion for children
with cancer and their families.
Key Responsibilities
1. Program Implementation & Oversight
- Lead planning, execution, and monitoring of all state-level NOP activities.
- Implement the annual operational plan and budget in alignment with national program goals.
- Ensure timely and effective delivery on objectives outlined in partner MoUs.
- Serve as the nodal point for
What We Do
CanKids KidsCan is an India-based national NGO focused on childhood cancer care. Founded in 2004, it partners with hospitals, medical professionals, and state governments to improve access and treatment standards across India. It supports primarily underprivileged children and families through medical, drug and diagnostic assistance, accommodation, transport, blood support, nutrition, education, counselling, and advocacy. Its mission is to deliver holistic care and advance quality of life throughout the cancer journey.
