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The Koita Centre for Digital Oncology (KCDO) is India’s first organisation dedicated to transforming cancer care in India using digital technology. KCDO is a joint initiative of the National Cancer Grid (an initiative of the Government of India and the Tata Memorial Centre) and the Koita Foundation. Please take a look at the open positions and join our team of highly committed and passionate professionals!

Please send your interest to ncgkcdo@tmc.gov.in

Location : Mumbai

Reporting to : Sr. Program Manager, NCG-KCDO or as designated by CEO, NCG-KCDO

Job / Role Description :

Lead the NCG EMR initiative and support other NCG KCDO initiatives as needed; Establish governance frameworks to track progress and drive achievement of success metrics.

  • NCG Centre Engagement : Collaborate with NCG hospitals to identify NCG EMR implementation opportunities and guide them through their digital transformation journey.
  • Project Management : Track EMR implementation and user adoption while establishing governance frameworks to monitor progress and address challenges.
  • Outcome Measurement : Define and monitor KPIs to assess EMR success and provide actionable insights to leadership.
  • Stakeholder Relationships : Foster strong partnerships with NCG hospitals and empanelled EMR vendors to ensure seamless implementation and issue resolution.
  • Continuous Improvement : Document lessons learned to refine processes and enhance future EMR implementations.
  • Solution Enhancements : Ensure ongoing enhancement of the NCG EMR solution including product development by NCG EMR vendors and deployment at NCG hospitals.
  • Other Initiatives : Provide program management support to other NCG KCDO initiatives to drive digital transformation.

Key Focus Areas :

  • EMR Initiative : NCG-KCDO published detailed oncology EMR requirements and empanelled 6 national scale HMIS/EMR vendors that have customized their products to meet the unique needs for oncology. NCG also launched a support program - LEAP (Leading EMR Adopter Program) - for eligible hospitals to receive partial funding towards the cost of implementing the NCG EMR. The NCG EMR has been well received among the NCG community with over 20 NCG hospitals in the implementation process. The team is working on interoperability to enable electronic transfer of patient's health records from one hospital/doctor to another for continuity of care as well as on standardizing reporting and analytics for operational and clinical performance metrics.
  • Teleconsultation Initiative : NCG-KCDO is launching two pilots at TMH that will facilitate teleconsultation calls with cancer patients using an oncology specific telemedicine platform with an assisted model where a junior doctor will provide a case summary to the oncologist to improve the efficiency of such calls and design the operating model for a national scale teleconsultation solution across the NCG network.
  • AI/ML Initiative : NCG-KCDO is working on developing a comprehensive framework to advance oncology innovation through AI-ML solutions that will help promote the use of proven AI-ML solutions across NCG hospitals, accelerate the development of new AI-ML solutions by health tech companies, and transform cancer care by leveraging AI-ML technologies.
  • Web/Mobile Apps : NCG-KCDO is working on developing (a) the NCG Patient App, a comprehensive resource for patients and the general public to learn about cancer prevention, detection, and care across every stage of the cancer journey and (b) the NCG Connect App, a comprehensive resource for NCG centres and doctors to collaborate and exchange information across a broad range of topics.
  • Clinical Decision Support : NCG-KCDO is supporting the development of clinical decision making tools that can help clinicians with better information at the point of care in making clinical decisions such as Synoptic Reporting for Pathology, NCG Clinical Guidelines automation for driving standardization in care and Virtual Tumor Board Library for training and treatment planning.

Requirements :

Industry Experience and Qualifications

  • Professional with 5+ years of experience managing program execution across a portfolio of projects.
  • At least 2 years of experience in the healthcare industry with direct involvement in EMR/HIS implementation and governance.
  • A bachelor's degree is required; an MBA or equivalent degree is preferred.

Skills and Attributes :

  • Proven track record in program management and driving effective governance to achieve project objectives within a defined timeframe.
  • Demonstrated experience building and growing trust-based relationships with senior professionals (clinical and technical) at public and/or private hospitals.
  • Strong desire to contribute to social impact at scale with a long-term view. High degree of resilience and intrinsic motivation to drive things forward, especially in the face of challenges.
  • Comfortable working in a government organization as part of a collaborative network and effectively navigating the operational processes to deliver results.
  • Ability to be hands-on and work as an individual contributor with a solutions mindset and demonstrated capacity for out-of-the-box thinking.
  • Excellent communication skills (spoken and written), collaborative approach and business orientation with the ability to drive data-driven decision-making.

Employment Details :

  • Position : Full-time project-based position employed by Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) with a renewable tenure of 2 years
  • Location : Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai (No work from home provision)
  • Timings : Monday to Friday (8.25 hrs.) and any one Saturday in a month (5 hrs.)
  • Leaves and Holidays : 15 days leave allowance every 6 months; 15-17 national holidays (includes weekend holidays where applicable)
  • Benefits : Health insurance or provident fund is not included

Please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to ncg@tmc.gov.in with cc to ncgkcdoceo@tmc.gov.in by Friday, 28th February 2025.

Location : Mumbai

Reporting to : VP or SVP of Technology, NCG-KCDO

Job / Role Description :

Provide technology assistance to NCG and NCG centers, enable digital solution deployment, and provide support across the digital transformation journey.

  • Digital Solution Requirements : Gather requirements for prioritized digital solutions including technical and functional specifications.
  • Digital Solution Selection : Conduct due diligence on potential solutions to identify appropriate solutions for prioritized areas.
  • Digital Solution Deployment : Support development and roll-out of selected digital health solutions including pilot projects.
  • NCG Centre Engagement : Engage closely with technology leadership of NCG centres and their technology vendors to help drive digital adoption.
  • Digital Standards : Define common standards (interoperability, privacy, security, etc.) and data/analytic models in alignment with policy guidance/regulatory requirements.
  • NCG Technology Operations : Manage NCG internal technology initiatives and operations e.g., enterprise data warehousing, analytics, AI/ML.

Key Focus Areas :

  • EMR Initiative : NCG-KCDO has empanelled 6 national scale HMIS/EMR vendors and customized their product to meet the unique needs for oncology that has been well received among the NCG community with over 20 NCG hospitals in the implementation process. The team is working on interoperability to enable electronic transfer of patient's health records from one hospital/doctor to another to ensure continuity of care.
  • Teleconsultation Initiative : NCG-KCDO is launching two pilots at TMH (Tata Memorial Hospital) that will facilitate teleconsultation calls with cancer patients using an oncology specific telemedicine platform with an assisted model where a junior doctor will provide a case summary to the oncologist to improve the efficiency of such calls and design the operating model for a national scale teleconsultation solution across the NCG network.
  • AI/ML Initiative : NCG-KCDO is working on developing a comprehensive framework to advance oncology innovation through AI-ML solutions that will help promote the use of proven AI-ML solutions across NCG hospitals, accelerate the development of new AI-ML solutions by health tech companies, and transform cancer care by leveraging AI-ML technologies.
  • Web/Mobile Apps : NCG-KCDO is working on developing (a) the NCG Patient App, a comprehensive resource for patients and the general public to learn about cancer prevention, detection, and care across every stage of the cancer journey and (b) the NCG Connect App, a comprehensive resource for NCG centres and doctors to collaborate and exchange information across a broad range of topics.
  • Clinical Decision Support : NCG-KCDO is supporting the development of clinical decision making tools that can help clinicians with better information at the point of care in making clinical decisions such as Synoptic Reporting for Pathology, NCG Clinical Guidelines automation for driving standardization in care and Virtual Tumor Board Library for training and treatment planning.

Requirements :

Industry Experience and Qualifications

  • Experienced professional with 8+ years of progressive growth and experience in technology, data management, and digital transformation.
  • Healthcare industry experience in care delivery organizations (hospitals/clinics/remote care) or technology companies servicing such organizations or public health organizations.
  • Solid understanding of healthcare-specific technologies and data standards highly preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, or a related field required; Technology related certifications highly preferred.

Skills and Attributes :

  • Proficiency in at least two or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, Go, Ruby) and in database technologies like SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) with good understanding of database design, optimization, and scalability.
  • Experience with API design, including RESTful services along with a strong understanding of system interoperability and middleware.
  • Experience creating detailed architecture diagrams, design documents, and technical specifications.
  • Good understanding of data structures and standards, including data management, data privacy and security, data interoperability, and data analytics.
  • Broad understanding of technology, including mobile, cloud, AI/ML/deep tech, open source, service-oriented architecture, and micro services.
  • Strong desire to contribute to social impact at scale with a long-term view. High degree of resilience and intrinsic motivation to drive things forward, especially in the face of challenges.
  • Ability to be hands-on and work as an individual contributor or in small teams with demonstrated capacity for out-of-the-box thinking.
  • Comfortable working in a government organization as part of a collaborative network and effectively navigating the operational processes to deliver results.
  • Ability in building and growing trust-based relationships with technical and clinical professionals at public and/or private hospitals.
  • Excellent communication skills (spoken and written), strong program management skills and business orientation with the ability to drive data-driven decision-making.

Employment Details :

  • Position : Full-time project based position employed by Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) with a renewable tenure of 2 years
  • Location : Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai (No work from home provision)
  • Timings : Monday to Friday (8.25 hrs) and any one Saturday in a month (5 hrs.)
  • Leaves and Holidays : 15 days leave allowance every 6 months; 15-17 national holidays (includes weekend holidays where applicable).
  • Benefits : Health insurance or provident fund is not included

Please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to ncg@tmc.gov.in with cc to ncgkcdoceo@tmc.gov.in by Friday, 28th February 2025.

Location : Mumbai

Reporting to : CEO, NCG-KCDO

Job / Role Description :

Provide technology leadership to NCG and NCG centers, engage with NCG centers to shape digital health strategy, and provide support across the digital transformation journey.

  • Lead key digital health initiatives : Drive end-to-end design, development and roll-out of key digital health initiatives.
  • Digital Solution Landscape : Assess existing and new oncology solutions and stay abreast of emerging technology trends in the industry.
  • Digital Solution Selection : Conduct digital health solution pilots and identify/empanel solutions for NCG centers, e.g., KCDO-EMR initiative, telemedicine, and patient engagement.
  • Digital Standards : Define common standards (interoperability, privacy, security, etc.) and data/analytic models in alignment with policy guidance/regulatory requirements.
  • NCG Centre Engagement : Engage closely with key technology companies and technology leadership of NCG centres to help drive digital adoption.
  • NCG Technology Operations : Drive NCG internal technology initiatives and operations e.g., enterprise data warehousing, analytics, AI/ML.

Key Focus Areas :

  • EMR Initiative : NCG-KCDO has empanelled 6 national scale HMIS/EMR vendors and customized their product to meet the unique needs for oncology that has been well received among the NCG community with over 20 NCG hospitals in the implementation process. The team is working on interoperability to enable electronic transfer of patient’s health records from one hospital/doctor to another to ensure continuity of care.
  • Teleconsultation Initiative : NCG-KCDO is launching two pilots at TMH that will facilitate teleconsultation calls with cancer patients using an oncology specific telemedicine platform with an assisted model where a junior doctor will provide a case summary to the oncologist to improve the efficiency of such calls and design the operating model for a national scale teleconsultation solution across the NCG network.
  • AI/ML Initiative : NCG-KCDO is working on developing a comprehensive framework to advance oncology innovation through AI-ML solutions that will help promote the use of proven AI-ML solutions across NCG hospitals, accelerate the development of new AI-ML solutions by health tech companies, and transform cancer care by leveraging AI-ML technologies.
  • Web/Mobile Apps : NCG-KCDO is working on developing (a) the NCG Patient App, a comprehensive resource for patients and the general public to learn about cancer prevention, detection, and care across every stage of the cancer journey and (b) the NCG Connect App, a comprehensive resource for NCG centres and doctors to collaborate and exchange information across a broad range of topics.
  • Clinical Decision Support : NCG-KCDO is supporting the development of clinical decision making tools that can help clinicians with better information at the point of care in making clinical decisions such as Synoptic Reporting for Pathology, NCG Clinical Guidelines automation for driving standardization in care and Virtual Tumor Board Library for training and treatment planning.

Requirements :

Industry Experience and Qualifications

  • Senior professional with 15+ years of progressive growth and experience in technology, data management, and digital transformation.
  • Healthcare industry experience in care delivery organizations (hospitals/clinics/remote care) or technology companies servicing such organizations or public health organizations.
  • A solid understanding of healthcare-specific technologies and data standards is highly preferred.
  • A bachelor's degree is required; an MBA or equivalent degree is preferred.

Skills and Attributes :

  • Proven track record in leading teams and organizations through digital transformationsat scale.
  • Demonstrated experience building and growing trust-based relationships with senior professionals (clinical and technical) atpublic and/or private hospitals.
  • Strong desire to contribute to social impact at scale with a long-term view. High degree of resilience and intrinsic motivation to drive things forward, especially in the face of challenges.
  • Ability to be hands-on and work as an individual contributor or with small teams as needed. Demonstrated capacity for out-of-the-box thinking.
  • Comfortable working in a government organization as part of a collaborative network and effectively navigating the operational processes to deliver results.
  • Deep understanding of technology, including mobile, cloud, AI/ML/deep tech, open source, service-oriented architecture, and micro services.
  • Solid understanding of data structures and standards, including data management, data privacy and security, data interoperability, and data analytics.
  • Excellent communication skills (spoken and written), strong program management experience and business orientation with the ability to drive data-driven decision-making

Employment Details :

  • Position : Full-time project based position employed by Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) with a renewable tenure of 2 years
  • Location : Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai (No work from home provision)
  • Timings : Monday to Friday (8.25 hrs.) and any one Saturday in a month (5 hrs.)
  • Leaves and Holidays : 15 days leave allowance every 6 months; 15-17 national holidays (includes weekend holidays where applicable).
  • Benefits : Health insurance or provident fund is not included

Please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to ncgkcdo@tmc.gov.in by 21st February 2025.