Social Worker
Key Responsibilities
Patient Services & Support Coordination
- Facilitate the admission and registration process of new child cancer patients under CanKids
- Assist families and doctors in planning treatments and estimating associated costs
- Act as a liaison between families and medical teams to ensure smooth communication
- Ensure timely provision of support services including medicines, TSPs, lodging, blood, and hygiene supplies
- Update patient treatment progress and support services in the patient database regularly
Chattai Clinic and Hospital Unit Coordination
- Assist in the daily operation of Chattai Clinics and CanKids hospital unit activities
- Coordinate with hospital authorities to ensure efficient functioning of the assigned CHSUs
- Oversee and support Parent Support Group (PSG) volunteers and patient-family engagement initiatives
Documentation & Data Management
- Maintain accurate documentation for new patients, including ID verification and case files
- Update patient records in systems such as PIS, MSF, and Salesforce
- Coordinate documentation processes for government schemes, donor grants, and external support services
- Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly reports for donors, hospital partners, and internal use
Administrative & Financial Responsibilities
- Manage imprest funds for medicine procurement and ward-level requirements
- Administer assigned support programs including Jiv Daya and other donor-linked initiatives
- Ensure proper tracking and compliance of FCRA fund usage
- Work in coordination with the Program Officer and Medical Officer for smooth operational execution
Awareness & Community Engagement
- Conduct educational and awareness sessions on childhood cancer in hospitals and communities
- Promote the You Are Not Alone message to families and caregivers
- Participate in outreach programs, health camps, and advocacy activities to spread awareness
