About the role
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 counseling across treatment phases (diagnosis, treatment, relapse,
palliative, bereavement).
●Develop
individualized 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, behavioral 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 pediatric
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 counseling 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
Education:
MA in Psychology
Experience:
1–3 years in
clinical, counseling, or pediatric psychology (preferably in a healthcare or
NGO setting)