psychologist

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 & 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.

Please
visit the official CanKids Website for further details. https://www.cankidsindia.org/

Department Overview

The
Paediatric Psycho -Oncology (PPO) Programme aims to improve the quality of life
for children with cancer and their families by providing individual and group
psychological and therapeutic care throughout all stages of the cancer journey.
It is a critical component of holistic support at CanKids.

Role Overview

The
Psychologist will be responsible for implementing the PPO Program through
psychological interventions, counselling, assessments, expressive therapies,
child life interventions, research, and training. The role involves
collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive
psycho -social support to children and families dealing with cancer. 

Key Responsibilities

A. Program Planning and Implementation

●        Plan and
implement the Paediatric Psycho -Oncology Program (PPOP).

●        Support in
developing protocols, policies, and administrative frameworks.

●        Coordinate
psychological services in hospitals, clinics, and through tele -consultation.

B. Psychological Services

●        Conduct
face -to -face, online, and telephonic psychological intervention clinics.

●        Administer
psychological assessments using psychometric tools, interviews, and
observations.

●        Provide therapy
and counselling across treatment phases (diagnosis, treatment, relapse,
palliative, bereavement).

●        Develop
individualised treatment plans and monitor patient progress.

●        Provide
follow -ups, make referrals, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

C. Group and Expressive Therapies

●        Conduct Sharing
& Caring Sessions with parents and medical teams.

●        Implement
expressive therapies (play, art, music, storytelling, relaxation, clown
therapy).

●        Lead procedural
pain interventions using non -pharmacological approaches.

D. Child Life Interventions

●        Promote
child -friendly environments, libraries, and wish -granting activities.

E. Patient & Parent Psycho -Education

●        Organize sessions
on stress management, behavioural challenges, and coping mechanisms.

F. Advisory and YANA Program

●        Provide
psychological consultation to team members.

●        Implement and
monitor the “You Are Not Alone” (YANA) Program.

G. Capacity Building

●        Train
psychologists, social workers, students, and professionals in paediatric
psycho -oncology.

H. Research and Impact Assessment

●        Design tools and
projects for psychological interventions.

●        Conduct research
and publish findings to support evidence -based practice.

I. Documentation and Reporting

●        Maintain case
records, online patient data, monthly and annual reports.

●        Prepare patient
case studies and programmatic reports.

J. Resource Development

●        Develop
directories and connect with external support services.

●        Facilitate access
to counselling and rehabilitation services.

K. Organizational Engagement

●        Contribute to
other aligned projects and organizational programs as required.

Other Extended Duties

●        Perform
additional tasks as assigned by the Reporting Manager.

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Education:
MA in Psychology

Experience:
1–3 years in
clinical, counseling, or pediatric psychology (preferably in a healthcare or
NGO setting)

Skills & Competencies:

●        People Skills: Strong counseling, interpersonal, and communication
skills; team player.

●        Process Management: Understanding of healthcare systems and
psychological diagnostic tools.

●        Change Management: Dynamic, flexible, results -oriented with
leadership qualities.

●        Experience in expressive therapies, group work, and psychological
assessments.

●        Proficiency in documentation and case reporting.

●        Ability to work in multi -disciplinary teams and handle sensitive
issues.

Key Deliverables

●        Effective
implementation of the Pediatric Psycho -Oncology Program

●        High -quality
psychological interventions across platforms

●        Group
therapy and expressive activities conducted regularly

●        Well -coordinated
capacity building and training programs

●        Accurate
data management, reporting, and research contributions

●        Supportive
resources and referrals in place for families and children

●        Integration
of psychosocial support into hospital units and community outreach

*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.