State Coordinator

Cankids; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

CanKids KidsCan in Bangalore is seeking a State Coordinator to lead end-to-end delivery of the National Outreach Program in the assigned state. You will oversee government partnerships, hospital engagement, and program implementation under the CCC framework, ensuring MoU targets are met and services expand for children with cancer and their families.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and reporting capabilities, with experience in public health programs and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Education: MPH or MSW or related field required.
• Experience: 8–12 years in program management, preferably in health/development.
• Proficient in project planning, budget management and implementation.
• Experience with MIS systems like Salesforce; fluent in English; Hindi desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and monitoring of all state-level NOP activities.
• Implement the annual operational plan and budget aligned with national goals.
• Ensure timely delivery on MoU objectives and government liaison.
• Represent CanKids at state forums and official meetings.
• Oversee team management, capacity building, and reporting.

Skills

Public Health

Social Work

Program Management

English

Hindi

Education

MPH or MSW or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Bangalore South, India | Posted on 06/25/2026

Founded in 2004 by Poonam Bagai, herself a cancer survivor, CanKids KidsCan, the National Society for Change For Childhood Cancer In India partners with hospitals, medical professionals, and state governments to enable access and best standards of treatment, care and support across 60 cities and 22 states of India.

Catering to childhood cancer patients from primarily underprivileged families, CanKids is present in 141 hospitals across India. Through our signature programYANA (You Are Not Alone)– CanKids provides medical, drugs & diagnostics support, accommodation through Home Away from Homes, , patient transport, blood support, nutrition & rations, education and counselling support.

In order to increaseAccess2Care, CanKids has MOUs with 8 state governments asknowledgeandtechnical partnersfor childhood cancer and 16 State Projects Across India.

Job Description

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 government liaison, securing necessary approvals and facilitating collaboration with state departments and hospitals.
• Represent CanKids at state forums, consortium, and official meetings.

3. Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Supervise and support project managers, social workers, and support staff.
• Organize training programs, performance reviews, and developmental initiatives for team members.

4. Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in maintaining program MIS dashboards using Salesforce or similar platforms.
• Coordinate research and evaluation studies and facilitate impact assessments in collaboration with the HQ RMEL team.
• Submit timely narrative and financial reports to the management.
• Facilitate local donor engagement, CSR partnerships, and grant opportunities.
• Engage with communities and corporate partners for fundraising and volunteering initiatives.

6. Quality Control & Operational Support

• Monitor service delivery standards at CHSUs and HAH facilities.
• Oversee daily operations including patient support, travel, treatment logistics, and welfare services.

Requirements

RequiredQualificationsand Skills:

• Education: MPHorMaster’sdegreeinPublicHealth,SocialWork,orrelated field
• Experience: 8–12yearsinprogrammanagement,preferablyinthehealthordevelopment sector
• Proficiencyinprojectplanning,budgetmanagement,and implementation
• FamiliaritywithMISsystemslike Salesforce
• FluencyinEnglishandHindi(regionallanguageproficiency desirable)
• AnalyticalThinking&Problem Solving
• Budget&Operational Management
• EffectiveprogramdeliveryacrossassignedstateinlinewithCCC framework
• FullyfunctionalCHSUandHAHunitswithquality services
• Strengthenedpartnershipswithgovernmentandhealthcare institutions

*CanKidsKidsCanisanequalopportunityemployer.Wearecommittedtobuildingadiverseandinclusiveworkplace where all individuals arewelcomed and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all genderidentities, sexual orientations, abilities, ethnicities, and socio-economicbackgrounds to apply.