ACTREC Medical Social Worker Recruitment 2026

ACTREC is hiring 1 Medical Social Worker for a cancer screening project in Navi Mumbai. If you have a Master's Degree in Social Work, you can attend the walk-in interview directly — there is no online application. The interview is on 7 August 2026. The post pays a consolidated salary of Rs. 35,000 per month.

Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) Medical Social Worker Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

ACTREC, a grant-in-aid institution under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India and part of the Tata Memorial Centre, is one of India's leading cancer research and treatment institutions, combining patient care with cancer research and community health outreach. ACTREC has released a walk-in interview notice for 1 Medical Social Worker post (Advt No. ACTREC/ADVT-140/2026 dated 22 July 2026). You will work on a project titled "Creating a Replicable Model of Oral Cancer Screening Programme by Implementing it among High-Risk Population Residing in Low Socio-Economic Settings in Mumbai, Maharashtra." The position is initially for 2 months and can be extended based on project needs and your performance.

Oral cancer is among the most common cancers in India, and early detection through community screening greatly improves treatment outcomes. As a Medical Social Worker on this project, you will connect people from low-income communities in Mumbai to timely cancer screening, counselling, and follow-up care — making this a meaningful role for anyone interested in public health and community medicine.

Who Can Apply?

ACTREC is looking for a candidate with the right social work background and community experience:

• Qualification: You need a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Desirable Experience: One year of work experience in community settings is preferred, though not compulsory.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a consolidated salary of Rs. 35,000 per month.
• This is a project position, so the pay is fixed and separate DA/HRA allowances do not apply.

Selection Process

The selection will be done through a walk-in interview — there is no separate written test or application form to submit in advance:

1. Walk-In Interview: Attend in person at ACTREC, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai on the scheduled date.
2. Document Verification: Bring your original certificates and photocopies for on-the-spot verification.

How to Apply

Since this is a walk-in interview, you do not need to register online or pay any fee. Just follow these steps:

1. Reach Room No. 230, Second Floor, Centre for Cancer Epidemiology (CCE) Building, ACTREC, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410210 on 7 August 2026.
2. Report between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
3. Carry your updated CV and a recent passport-size photograph.
4. Bring original and photocopies of all educational certificates and work experience letters.
5. Carry your Aadhaar Card as ID proof.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 22 July 2026
• Walk-In Interview Date: 7 August 2026

• Conduct community outreach for the oral cancer screening programme in high-risk, low-income areas
• Counsel patients and families about cancer screening, diagnosis, and support services
• Coordinate with doctors, nurses, and field teams to organize screening camps
• Maintain records of patients screened and follow-up cases
• Help patients access financial aid, referral, and rehabilitation services
• Educate the community about early cancer detection and prevention
• Prepare periodic reports on outreach activities for the project