Social Worker

Cankids Kidscan; Chennai District; On-site; INR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

CanKids Kidscan in Chennai invites a Social Worker to support patient services, admission, registration, and planning of treatment costs for child patients, coordinating with doctors and families.

The role spans clinic operations, data management, government scheme documentation, donor reporting, and community outreach, requiring empathy, strong communication, and teamwork with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work (MSW) from a recognized institution.
• Experience: 23 years in social work, preferably in hospital/healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Patient Services & Support Coordination: Facilitate admissions, registration, and cost planning for child patients; liaise with doctors and families.
• Clinic Operations: Support Chattai Clinic/hospital unit activities; liaise with hospital authorities and oversee volunteers.
• Documentation & Data Management: Maintain patient records, update databases, and coordinate with government schemes and donors.
• Admin & Finances: Manage imprest funds for medicines, track donor-linked programs, and ensure compliance.
• Awareness & Community Engagement: Conduct childhood cancer awareness sessions and outreach activities.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

English communication

Empathy

Case management

Data management

Coordination with healthcare teams

Education

MSW

Tools

Salesforce

PIS

MS Excel

Job description

Job Title

Social Worker

Location

Chennai, India

Job Type

Full time

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Masters in Social Work (MSW) from a recognized institution
• Experience: 23 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
• Interpersonal & Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Coordination (internal & external)

Key Competencies

• Compassionate and Patient-Centric Approach
• Case Management & Documentation
• Multitasking & Time Management
• Teamwork and Adaptability

Key Deliverables

• Smooth onboarding and support for every new child admitted under CanKids services
• Timely data entry and documentation of patient cases
• Active facilitation of psychosocial support and service delivery
• Regular submission of reports and updates to Program Officer
• Maintenance of good coordination with hospital authorities and care teams
• Participation in hospital and community-based awareness activities

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