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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

Requirements

 Education: Masters in Social Work (MSW) from a recognized institution  Experience: 2–3 years in social work, preferably in hospital/healthcare settings