JIPMER CANKIDS Project Posts Recruitment 2026

About This Job

JIPMER is hiring 5 project staff posts for the CANKIDS project in the Department of Medical Oncology, Puducherry. The posts are Social Worker, Dietician, Teacher, and Patient Navigator. Depending on the post, you can apply with 12th pass, B.Ed with degree, social work/nursing, or dietetics qualification. The last date to send your application by email is 20 June 2026 up to 11:30 PM, and salary ranges from Rs. 10,400 to Rs. 28,000 per month.

JIPMER CANKIDS Project Posts Recruitment 2026 - 5 Posts

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) has issued this recruitment notice for contract project posts under the externally funded CANKIDS project. The work is in the Department of Medical Oncology at JIPMER, Puducherry. The project duration is 3 years, while the first appointment is for 6 months and can be extended based on performance.

This is a multi-post notice: one PDF covers all four active roles, so this listing includes the full vacancy set. The posts are suitable for people who can work with oncology patients, children, families, teaching support, nutrition counselling, and patient coordination. These are not permanent JIPMER posts; they are temporary and contractual under the funded project.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Social Worker: 2 posts
• Dietician: 1 post
• Teacher: 1 post
• Patient Navigator: 1 post

Who Can Apply?

Social Worker

• Qualification: Master's in Social Work with minimum 1 year experience, or Bachelor's in Social Work with minimum 3 years experience, or Master's in Nursing with relevant experience.
• Preferred: Experience in Government, Autonomous, or PSU organisations, proficiency in Tamil and English, and experience in oncology or healthcare.

Dietician

• Option 1: Postgraduate degree in Food and Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics, or Institutional Management and Dietetics with 1 year hospital or medical institute experience.
• Option 2: Degree in Home Science plus postgraduate diploma in Dietetics with 2 years hospital or medical institute experience.

Teacher and Patient Navigator

• Teacher: B.Ed with any degree.
• Patient Navigator: 12th Pass.

Age Limit

• Social Worker: Age limit is up to 35 years.
• Other posts: Separate age limits for Dietician, Teacher, and Patient Navigator are not shown in the visible notice text.

Salary

• Social Worker: Rs. 28,000 per month
• Dietician: Rs. 28,000 per month
• Teacher: Rs. 25,000 per month
• Patient Navigator: Rs. 10,400 per month

Application Fee

• Fee: The notice does not mention any application fee.

Selection Process (Interview Based)

JIPMER says only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The notice also says no TA/DA will be given for attending the interview, so you should be ready for an interview and document check after shortlisting.

1. Application Shortlisting: JIPMER will check your qualification, experience, and documents.
2. Interview: Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next step.
3. Document Verification: Original and supporting documents may be checked before appointment.

How to Apply

1. Prepare a filled application form, CV, and all supporting documents.
2. Email the application package to medonco.pcr@gmail.com.
3. Use the post name clearly in your email subject so the department can identify your application.
4. Send the email before 20 June 2026, 11:30 PM.
5. Keep your original documents ready because JIPMER may ask for them during interview or verification.

Document tip: attach proof of date of birth, photo ID, address proof, qualification certificates, experience certificates, community certificate if applicable, personal statement, publications if any, and reference letters. A complete document set matters because incomplete applications will be rejected.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 05 June 2026
• Application Start: 05 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 20 June 2026 up to 11:30 PM
• Interview Date: To be announced to shortlisted applicants

• Handle patient counselling and psychosocial support for oncology patients
• Coordinate project activities between JIPMER and CANKIDS
• Assist patients with navigation, treatment coordination, and insurance support
• Prepare nutrition assessment and counselling support for oncology patients
• Conduct teaching sessions and track student progress under the PEP framework
• Keep patient, education, and project records ready for review
• Work with doctors, project staff, patients, and families in the Medical Oncology department