JIPMER Project In-charge (Help Desk) Recruitment 2026

JIPMER Puducherry is hiring 1 Project In-charge (Help Desk) under Project AASTHA — a cancer patient support initiative in the Regional Cancer Centre (RCC). If you have a Masters in Social Work, Nursing, or Psycho-oncology (or a BSW with 3 years of experience), you can apply by email. The last date to send your application is 25 April 2026 (by 11:30 PM). Salary is Rs. 25,000 per month and age limit is up to 35 years.

JIPMER Project In-charge (Help Desk) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry has released a notification for the post of Project In-charge (Help Desk) in the Department of Medical Oncology. The post is part of Project AASTHA, a help desk for cancer patients at the Regional Cancer Centre (RCC), funded by Doctors For You (NGO). This is a contract post for an initial period of 6 months, extendable up to a total of 3 years based on performance. The selected person will help coordinate patient care, insurance navigation, and psychosocial support at JIPMER.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification (any one of the following):

• Masters in Social Work (MSW) with at least 1 year of experience
• Bachelors in Social Work (BSW) with at least 3 years of experience
• Masters in Nursing with relevant experience
• Masters in Psycho-oncology

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Prior experience working in government, autonomous body, PSU, or any other recognised organisation
• Proficiency in Tamil and English
• Experience of working in a health care facility, especially Oncology

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years
• Age relaxation may apply as per Project Investigator's discretion.

Salary

• Consolidated salary of Rs. 25,000 per month
• No other allowance or facilities will be extended beyond the consolidated salary.
• Salary may vary from time to time at the discretion of the Project Investigator.

Selection Process

Selection will be done in up to 2 stages:

1. CV Shortlisting: Applications will be screened based on your CV and application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email with the date of the test and Walk-in Interview.
2. Written Test and/or Walk-in Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a test and/or interview. The syllabus will be based on the eligibility disciplines and expected roles and responsibilities for the post.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The final selection will be based on CV, application form, and interview performance.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from jipmer.edu.in (available on the announcement page).
2. Fill in the application form completely.
3. Prepare your CV (as per the format given in Annexure 1).
4. Scan all supporting documents into a single PDF file.
5. Email the filled application form, 2-page CV, recent photograph, and supporting documents to: medonco.pcr@gmail.com
6. Make sure your email reaches before 25 April 2026 (11:30 PM).

Applications with CV alone (without the prescribed form and certificates) will be rejected. Valid email ID and mobile number are compulsory.

Documents to Attach:

• CV filled in application form (Annexure 1)
• Birth certificate / Proof of Date of Birth
• Valid Photo ID and address proof
• Community certificate (SC/ST/OBC) if applicable
• Academic qualification certificates
• Experience certificate (Work and Research)
• Scientific publications (if any)
• Personal statement
• Reference letters (one or two)

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 15 April 2026
• Application Start Date: 15 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 25 April 2026 (by 11:30 PM)
• Interview Date: To be announced (will be notified one week in advance via email)

• Supervise and coordinate all project-related activities of subordinate staff under Project AASTHA
• Assist cancer patients with navigation, insurance fund applications, and psychosocial support
• Handle overall OPD work supervision at the Regional Cancer Centre, JIPMER
• Coordinate between JIPMER and Doctors For You NGO for smooth project operations
• Counsel patients and their families on available support services and treatment options
• Maintain records and reports related to patient care activities under the project
• Ensure timely delivery of patient care services as defined under the project scope