Social Worker

Cankids Kidscan; Bardhaman; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Cankids Kidscan invites applications for a Social Worker role to support paediatric cancer patients and families. You will coordinate admissions, treatment planning, and patient documentation while liaising with medical teams and donors.

The role emphasizes community outreach, awareness sessions, and managing government schemes, with emphasis on empathy, data management, and coordination across clinics. Candidates should have MSW and 2–3 years hospital experience; strong English communication

Qualifications

• Education: MSW from a recognized institution.
• Experience: 2–3 years in social work, preferably in hospital/healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate admission and registration of new child patients under CanKids.
• Support doctors and families in planning treatment and cost estimations.
• Bridge communication between medical teams and families.
• Ensure medicines, TSPs, lodging, blood, and hygiene awareness are provided.
• Regularly update treatment and support progress in the patient database.
• Assist in operating Chattai Clinics and hospital activities; liaise with hospital authorities to ensure smooth functioning of CHSUs.
• Maintain complete patient documentation and update databases (PIS/MSF/Salesforce).
• Prepare monthly and quarterly donor and partner reports.
• Track FCRA fund usage and coordinate with program/medical staff for operational matters.
• Conduct awareness sessions about childhood cancer and You Are Not Alone in hospital and community settings.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Reporting Manager.

Skills

Empathy

Coordination with healthcare teams

Data management & report writing

English communication

Pediatric oncology knowledge

MS Office

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Tools

MS Office

Internet

Job description

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.
6. Other Extended Duties
   • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Reporting Manager.

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Skills: Education: Masters in Social Work (MSW) from a recognized institution Experience: 2-3 years in social work, preferably in hospital/healthcare settings

Skills Competencies: 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

Disclaimer

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