State Coordinator

Cankidsindia; Jaipur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

CanKids KidsCan in India seeks a senior program leader to oversee state-level health initiatives, drive planning and monitoring, and coordinate government relations across hospitals and departments.

The role requires 8–12 years in program management in health/development, with strong leadership, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement skills, plus fluency in English and Hindi.

Qualifications

• MBA/MHA or Master’s in Public Health required.
• 8–12 years in program management in health/development sector preferred.
• Fluency in English and Hindi; strong communication and networking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and monitoring of state-level NOP activities.
• Implement the annual operational plan and budget in alignment with national program goals.
• Serve as nodal point for government liaison and approvals with state departments/hospitals.
• Represent CanKids at state forums, consortiums, and official meetings.
• Supervise and support project managers, social workers, and staff; organize training.
• Maintain program MIS dashboards (Salesforce or similar) and coordinate evaluations.
• Engage with donors, CSR partnerships, and fundraising opportunities.
• Ensure service delivery standards and oversee daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Communication

English & Hindi

Project planning

Education

MBA/MHA or Master’s in Public Health

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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

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, consortiums, 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

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Education: MBA/MHA or Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, or related field

Experience: 8–12 years in program management, preferably in the health or development sector

Strong leadership and coordination skills

Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and government relations

Proficiency in project planning, budget management, and implementation

Excellent communication and networking abilities

Familiarity with MIS systems like Salesforce

Fluency in English and Hindi (regional language proficiency desirable)