JOB DESCRIPTION- Project Coordinator- Cancer Screening Program 

About PCI India:

PCI India, a registered Indian society, has been working in India for the past 26 years. We drive interventions to transform the lives of communities at scale by solving complex development problems. In the past year, PCI India reached more than 1.7 crore, i.e. 17 million people in 202 Districts of 17 States.

Our Vision and Mission:

Vision – A happy, healthy, safe and a sustainable world for all.

Mission – Rooted in community realities, we co create and scale sustainable solutions to complex development problems.

Our Values:

• Excellence – Quality in everything no matter how small, is paramount.
• Respect – There is inherent value in all people for who they are and what they contribute.
• Collaboration – Only through collaboration we can address complex development problems.
• Boldness – Boldness requires disruptive thinking backed up by courage and conviction.
• Creativity – Creativity ensures dynamic responsiveness, relevance, and impact.
• Integrity – Integrity is non-negotiable in both personal and professional domains.

PCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

PCI is committed to providing equal opportunity to all working for it and in creating an inclusive work environment. We respect the diversity of our people and follow a fair, non-discriminatory approach in terms of gender, age, nationality race, caste, religion, community, marital status, physical challenge, and sexual orientation.

We promote diversity in the workplace and ensure a culture of zero tolerance to any form of discrimination, abuse, or harassment whether sexual, physical, or psychological.

PCI provides equal opportunity in recruitment, appraisals, promotion, and career progression. Our people policies are fair, objective, and non-discriminatory and everyone is expected to adhere to them.

About the Position:

Position Title: Project Coordinator

Number of Position: 4

Reporting: Project Lead

Location: New Delhi

Type:  Consultant

Qualification Required: Postgraduate.

About the Project:

The project aims to strengthen early detection and timely screening of common cancers—oral, breast, and cervical—within the Ayushman Bharat–Arogya Mandir (AB-AAM) framework across four districts of Delhi: Shahdara, Northeast Delhi, New Delhi, and Northwest Delhi. The initiative focuses on underserved populations, including women aged 30+, tobacco users, and residents of peri-urban and resettlement colonies.

The program is structured around four core objectives:

1. Health Workforce Capacity Building – Training ASHAs, ANMs, Staff Nurses, and Medical Officers on standardized risk assessment, evidence-based screening protocols, and referral pathways.
2. Community Awareness and Cancer Literacy – Rolling out SBCC campaigns to address modifiable risk factors, early warning signs, and promote timely screening, using platforms like VHSNDs, MAS meetings, and other community forums.
3. Accessible and Protocol-based Screening Services – Embedding oral, breast, and cervical cancer screening into routine services at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, complemented by outreach health camps to extend access to underserved populations.
4. Digital Tracking and Referral Coordination – Using mobile-based tools to ensure real-time registration, screening, referral tracking, and follow-up for timely diagnostic and treatment linkages.

By aligning with national screening guidelines and embedding cancer detection into the primary healthcare system, the program seeks to improve early detection rates, reduce diagnostic delays, and enhance long-term cancer outcomes for vulnerable communities in Delhi-NCR.

Experience Required:

• Master’s degree in public health, Health Management Social Work, Rural Development, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of field-level program management experience, preferably in community health, NCDs, or cancer screening.
• Strong understanding of the public health system, NHM programs, and urban health challenges.
• Experience in community mobilization, capacity building, and working with frontline health workers.
• Proficiency in digital tools for monitoring and reporting (KOBO, ODK, or equivalent).
• Excellent communication skills in Hindi and English; local knowledge of Delhi preferred.
• Ability to travel frequently within the assigned district.

Skill and Competencies:

• Strong leadership and coordination skills.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Problem-solving and decision-making under field constraints.
• Sensitivity to gender, equity, and inclusion issues.
• Commitment to PCI India’s mission and values.

How to apply:

• Interested candidates can apply for the Position by using the following link: by 6th Oct 2025

About the Role (Including Team and Reporting):

The District Program Coordinator (DPC) will be responsible for day-to-day planning, coordination, and implementation of the project in one assigned district and will report to project lead. The role includes close engagement with community platforms, Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs), frontline health workers, and district health officials to strengthen awareness, screening, referral, and digital monitoring systems for oral, breast, and cervical cancers. The DPC will ensure smooth field-level execution, high-quality service delivery, and timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Implementation and Coordination

• Lead district-level planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities.
• Supervise and coordinate awareness sessions at VHSNDs, MAS meetings, and other community platforms.
• Support organization of screening services at AAMs, UPHCs, MCD dispensaries, and outreach camps.
• Ensure availability of consumables, IEC/SBCC materials, and digital tools at facilities and community platforms.

2. Community Mobilization and Awareness

• Engage ASHAs, ANMs, MAS members, and other community actors for household visits and small group meetings.
• Coordinate at least 12–15 awareness sessions per district, ensuring focus on women 30+, tobacco users, and underserved groups.
• Address stigma, myths, and misconceptions through participatory and culturally relevant approaches.

3. Screening, Referral, and Care Navigation

• Ensure smooth implementation of screening protocols (CBE, VIA, oral cavity exams).
• Facilitate referral of screen-positive cases to higher facilities and track completion of referrals.
• Work with referral facilitators and health staff to ensure 80–90% referral completion.
• Maintain linkages with Fortis Healthcare facilities and government cancer units.

4. Capacity Building and Supervision

• Coordinate with trainers to organize workforce training (ASHAs, ANMs, Staff Nurses, MOs) in assigned district.
• Provide supportive supervision and mentoring to trained health workers.
• Monitor adherence to GoI screening protocols and quality of service delivery.

5. Monitoring, Reporting, and Documentation

• Oversee use of digital tools (KOBO or equivalent) for registration, screening, referrals, and follow-ups.
• Ensure 100% beneficiary data entry and real-time dashboard updates.
• Compile and submit timely monthly progress reports, success stories, and case studies.
• Support district-level review meetings, audits, and dissemination workshops.

6. Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership

• Build and maintain strong relationships with district CMOs, NHM officials, MCD staff, and community leaders.
• Facilitate joint supervisory visits with government partners.
• Represent the project in district-level forums and coordination meetings.

What can you expect in PCI:

• A warm, inclusive, and happy work environment.
• Performance driven reward mechanism.
• The best of the class benefits from competitive remunerations.
• Group Accident Insurance for Self.
• All other statutory benefits.
• Regular Recognition of performance and PCI Value display in work
• An empowering organization structure which values individual’s skills, competencies and potential.
• Opportunities to operate in a cross functional role.
• Higher responsibilities and larger roles are merit based.
• Young Talent Programs for developing future leaders.
• Leadership roles for women are encouraged and given preference in selection and training.

Recruitment Process:

1. Applications will be shortlisted based on the specified criteria mentioned in the Job Description.
2. Shortlisted candidates will appear for a written assignment (if required).
3. Group Discussions may be part of the interview process for certain positions.
4. The process could also include presentation of the assignment.
5. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend one or more rounds of panel interviews.

The complete process usually takes 2 to 3 weeks. Those moving to the final round of interviews will be hearing from the People & Culture team. We prefer in person meetings but in case of location distances, we are happy to meet you virtually.

After the final round, if you are not selected for the position advertised, we will inform you over a mail. However, we invite you to apply to other open positions. We always look forward to engaging with talent that add value to our endeavours in various capacities.

PCI is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct.