Social Worker

Key Responsibilities

1. Patient Services & Support Coordination

• Facilitate admission and registration of new child patients under CanKids.
• Support doctors and families in planning treatment and associated cost estimations.
• Bridge communication between medical teams and families.
• Ensure support services including medicines, TSPs, lodging, blood, and hygiene awareness are provided.
• Regularly update treatment and support progress in the patient database.

1. Chattai Clinic and Hospital Unit Coordination

• Assist in operating Chattai Clinics and running daily CanKids hospital activities.
• Liaise with hospital authorities to ensure smooth functioning of assigned CHSUs.
• Oversee Parent Support Group (PSG) volunteers and patient-family engagement activities.

1. Documentation & Data Management

• Maintain complete and accurate documentation for new patients including ID verification and case files.
• Maintain and update patient databases (PIS/MSF/Salesforce).
• Coordinate documentation for government schemes, grants, and external support.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for donors, hospital partners, and internal reporting.

1. Administrative & Financial Responsibilities

• Handle unit-level responsibilities including imprest fund management for medicine purchases and ward requirements.
• Administer assigned support programs including Jiv Daya or other donor-linked initiatives.
• Track FCRA fund usage and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with the Program Officer and Medical Officer for operational matters.

1. Awareness & Community Engagement

• Conduct awareness sessions about childhood cancer in hospital and community settings.
• Disseminate the message of “You Are Not Alone” to families and caregivers.
• Participate in outreach activities, health camps, or advocacy programs. Other Extended Duties
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Reporting Manager.

Requirements

• Computer literacy (MS Office, Internet)
• Good communication (spoken & written English)
• Knowledge/experience in pediatric oncology preferred
• Ability to coordinate with healthcare teams and beneficiaries
• Data management and report writing
• Empathy, problem-solving, and cultural sensitivity Key Competencies:
• Compassionate and Patient-Centric Approach
• Case Management & Documentation
• Interpersonal & Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Coordination (internal & external)
• Multitasking & Time Management
• Teamwork and Adaptability