Psychologist

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 Pediatric
  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, counselling, or paediatric psychology (preferably in a healthcare or
NGO setting)

Skills
& Competencies:

·        People
Skills: Strong counselling, 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.

Benefits

·        Effective
implementation of the Paediatric 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