24 Aug
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Cankids...Kidscan
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Bhubaneswar
24 Aug
Cankids...Kidscan
Bhubaneswar
Job Summary
Job Title: Social Worker
Organization Overview: Founded in 2004, by Poonam Bagai, herself a cancer survivor, CanKids KidsCan is a national NGO working in India to address the needs of children with cancer and their families. CanKids is dedicated to driving Change for Childhood Cancer in India with an ambitious goal to achieve Universal health coverage through 100% Access2Care and 100% Financial Protection by 2030 aligned to the WHO GICC (Global Initiative on Childhood Cancer) and Sustainable Development Goals, thereby securing the Rights to health, education, childhood, pain-free and palliative care and the Right 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 partnering and supporting hospitals, health authorities and professionals for the last 20 years to improve the quality/standard of treatment, 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 Overview
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 t
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