Job Summary

Social Worker. Location: Burdwan, West Bengal, India. Job Type: Full time. Experience: 1-3 years.

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 are provided.
- Regularly update treatment and support progress in the patient database.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.

Requirements Skills Competencies
- Computer literacy (MS Office, Internet)
- Positive 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

Key Competencies
- Compassionate and Patient-Centric Approach
- Case Management Documentation
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Stakeholder Coordination (internal external)
- Multitasking Time Management
- Teamwork and Adaptability

Experience 1-3 years

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