The National Outreach Program (NOP) is responsible for enabling
quality and equitable access to
treatment and care services for children with cancer across India. Through hospital-based support units and state outreach programs, the department
offers direct services, manages partnerships with healthcare institutions, and
drives awareness initiatives. Social Workers under NOP serve as key enablers of
this mission, providing psychosocial support and facilitating services for
children and their families.
Role Overview
The Social Worker plays a vital role in supporting children with
cancer and their families through every stage of the treatment journey. The
primary responsibility is to ensure smooth psychosocial transition and resource
facilitation from admission to discharge.
The Social Worker also serves as the bridge between doctors and families, coordinates care activities, manages data
and reports, and drives awareness and education at hospital units and local communities.
Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities
1. Patient Services & Support Coordination
· Facilitate admission and registration of current 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 (PS
📌 Social Worker (Puducherry)
🏢 Cankids...Kidscan
📍 Puducherry
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