Psychologist

Key Responsibilities

A. Program Planning and Implementation ● Plan and implement the Pediatric Psycho-Oncology Program (PPOP). ● Support in developing protocols, policies, and administrative frameworks. ● Coordinate psychological services in hospitals, clinics, and through tele-consultation. B. Psychological Services ● Conduct face-to-face, online, and telephonic psychological intervention clinics.

● Administer psychological assessments using psychometric tools, interviews, and observations. ● Provide therapy and counseling across treatment phases (diagnosis, treatment, relapse, palliative, bereavement). ● Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress. ● Provide follow-ups, make referrals, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

C. Group and Expressive Therapies ● Conduct Sharing & Caring Sessions with parents and medical teams. ● Implement expressive therapies (play, art, music, storytelling, relaxation, clown therapy). ● Lead procedural pain interventions using non-pharmacological approaches. D. Child Life Interventions ● Promote child-friendly environments, libraries, and wish-granting activities.

E. Patient & Parent Psycho-Education ● Organize sessions on stress management, behavioral challenges, and coping mechanisms. F. Advisory and YANA Program ● Provide psychological consultation to team members. ● Implement and monitor the “You Are Not Alone” (YANA) Program. G. Capacity Building ● Train psychologists, social workers, students, and professionals in pediatric psycho-oncology.

H. Research and Impact Assessment ● Design tools and projects for psychological interventions. ● Conduct research and publish findings to support evidence-based practice. I. Documentation and Reporting ● Maintain case records, online patient data, monthly and annual reports. ● Prepare patient case studies and programmatic reports.

J. Resource Development ● Develop directories and connect with external support services. ● Facilitate access to counseling and rehabilitation services. K. Organizational Engagement ● Contribute to other aligned projects and organizational programs as required. Other Extended Duties ● Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Reporting Manager.

Requirements

MA in Psychology Experience: 1–3 years in clinical, counseling, or pediatric psychology (preferably in a healthcare or NGO setting)