Social worker

Cankids; India; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

CanKids KidsCan is seeking a Social Worker to support children with cancer and their families. The role focuses on psychosocial support, care coordination, and data management across hospital units and community settings.

The candidate will work with program officers and medical teams, coordinate on treatment planning, and ensure smooth service delivery with empathy and patient-centric care in India.

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work (MSW) from a recognized institution.
• 2–3 years of social work experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Knowledge of pediatric oncology is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with healthcare teams and beneficiaries.
• Data management and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate admission and registration of new child patients under CanKids.
• Coordinate communication between doctors and families.
• Maintain patient databases (PIS/MSF/Salesforce) and documentation.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly donor and partner reports.
• Coordinate with hospital authorities for CHSU operations.
• Conduct awareness and community engagement activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder coordination

Education

MSW

Tools

Salesforce

PIS/MSF

Job description

Bhubaneswar, India | Posted on 07/07/2026

Founded in 2004 by Poonam Bagai, herself a cancer survivor, CanKids KidsCan, the National Society for Change For Childhood Cancer In India partners with hospitals, medical professionals, and state governments to enable access and best standards of treatment, care and support across 60 cities and 22 states of India.

Catering to childhood cancer patients from primarily underprivileged families, CanKids is present in 141 hospitals across India. Through our signature programYANA (You Are Not Alone)– CanKids provides medical, drugs & diagnostics support, accommodation through Home Away from Homes, , patient transport, blood support, nutrition & rations, education and counselling support.

In order to increaseAccess2Care, CanKids has MOUs with 8 state governments asknowledgeandtechnical partnersfor childhood cancer and 16 State Projects Across India.

Job Description

Organization Overview:Founded in 2004, by Poonam Bagai, herself a cancer survivor, CanKids KidsCan is a national NGO working in India toaddress the needs of children with cancer and their families. CanKids is dedicated to driving Change for ChildhoodCancer in India with an ambitious goal to achieve Universal health coverage through 100% Access2Care & 100%Financial Protection by 2030 aligned to the WHO GICC (Global Initiative on Childhood Cancer) and SustainableDevelopment Goals, thereby securing the Rights to health, education, childhood, pain-free and palliative care and theRight to be heard for all children with cancer (0-19 years) in India.

CanKids is the only organization in India working at all levels - grassroots, district, state, and national- and partneringand supporting hospitals, health authorities and professionals for the last 20 years to improve the quality/standard oftreatment, care, and other holistic support services. Through its 141 CanKids Hospital Support Unit (CHSU) projects,CanKids ensures access to the best possible care for children with cancer and their families.We are a team of hard-working, fun-loving folks driven for impact and excellence in everything we do.

Department OverviewThe National Outreach Program (NOP) is responsible for enabling quality and equitable access to treatment and careservices for children with cancer across India. Through hospital-based support units and state outreach programs, thedepartment offers direct services, manages partnerships with healthcare institutions, and drives awarenessinitiatives. Social Workers under NOP serve as key enablers of this mission, providing psychosocial support andfacilitating services for children and families.

Role OverviewThe Social Worker plays a vital role in supporting children with cancer and their families through every stage of thetreatment journey. The primary responsibility is to ensure smooth psychosocial transition and resource facilitationfrom admission to discharge. The Social Worker also serves as the bridge between doctors and families, coordinatescare activities, manages data and reports, and drives awareness and education at hospital units and localcommunities.

Key Responsibilities

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 areprovided.

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 casefiles.

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.

Handle unit-level responsibilities including imprest fund management for medicine purchases andward 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.

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

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

Compassionate and Patient-Centric Approach

Case Management & Documentation

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

Stakeholder Coordination (internal & external)

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

*CanKids KidsCan is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are welcomed and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, ethnicities, and socio-economic backgrounds to apply.