Travel Requirement<\/span>:<\/span><\/b>
<\/p><\/td> | 50% (The\n candidate must be open to travel)<\/span>
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<\/p>Organization Overview<\/span><\/b>
<\/p><\/div> Founded in 2004, by Poonam Bagai, herself a cancer survivor, CanKids\nKidsCan is a national NGO working in India to address the needs of children\nwith cancer and their families. CanKids is dedicated to driving Change for\nChildhood Cancer in India with an ambitious goal to achieve Universal health\ncoverage through 100% Access2Care & 100% Financial Protection by 2030\naligned to the WHO GICC (Global Initiative on Childhood Cancer) and Sustainable\nDevelopment Goals, thereby securing the Rights to health, education, childhood,\npain\-free and palliative care and the Right to be heard for all children with\ncancer (0\-19 years) in India.<\/span>
<\/p>CanKids is the only organization in India working at all levels \-\ngrassroots, district, state, and national\- and partnering and supporting\nhospitals, health authorities and professionals for the last 20 years to\nimprove the quality/standard of treatment, care, and other holistic support\nservices. Through its 141 CanKids Hospital Support Unit (CHSU) projects,\nCanKids ensures access to the best possible care for children with cancer and\ntheir families.<\/span>
<\/p>We are a team of hard\-working, fun\-loving folks driven for impact and\nexcellence in everything we do.<\/span>
<\/p>Please visit the official CanKids Website for further details. <\/span>https://www.cankidsindia.org/<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/span>
<\/p>Department Overview<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>The Treatment Support Program (TSP) provides comprehensive dietary and\nnutritional care to pediatric oncology patients. Dietitians and nutritionists\nwork as part of the holistic care team, creating individualized nutrition plans\nbased on patients\u2019 medical needs, promoting good dietary health, and raising\nawareness about the role of food in health and recovery.<\/span>
<\/p>Role Overview<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>The Dietitian is responsible for developing personalized diet plans for\npediatric oncology patients, promoting healthy eating habits, providing\ncounseling and nutritional assessments, and implementing nutrition\-based\ninterventions for inpatients, outpatients, and critical care patients. The\nDietitian also coordinates education and awareness sessions, contributes to\nfood distribution, maintains nutrition records, and collaborates in training\nand research activities.<\/span>
<\/p>Key Responsibilities<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>A. Nutrition and Dietary Support<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Conduct nutritional assessments and\n design tailored meal plans.<\/span>
<\/li>- Administer the Dry Nutritional\n Supplement Program and ensure proper documentation.<\/span>
<\/li>- Maintain a repository of nutritional\n data and recipes.<\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>B. Hygiene and Health Support<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Design and display hygiene posters in\n hospital wards.<\/span>
<\/li>- Plan and implement Health and Hygiene\n Kit programs.<\/span>
<\/li>- Coordinate with hospital doctors to\n develop health education materials.<\/span>
<\/li>- Support hematological needs including\n blood donation camp coordination.<\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>C. Inpatient (IPD) Care<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Perform baseline nutrition assessments\n for admitted children.<\/span>
<\/li>- Conduct daily rounds and provide\n personalized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).<\/span>
<\/li>- Calculate dietary requirements (24\-hour\n recall) and prepare nutrition charts.<\/span>
<\/li>- Counsel patients and caregivers on\n nutrition and its role in treatment and recovery.<\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>D. Outpatient (OPD) Care<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Perform nutrition assessments for OPD\n patients.<\/span>
<\/li>- Plan diet strategies using 24\-hour or\n 7\-day recalls.<\/span>
<\/li>- Ensure regular follow\-ups and provide\n preventive nutrition care.<\/span>
<\/li>- Distribute nutritional supplements and\n maintain related documentation.<\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>E. ICU Care<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Conduct daily ICU rounds to assess and\n manage critical nutrition needs.<\/span>
<\/li>- Coordinate with ICU teams for managing\n patient MNT.<\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>F. Food/Supplement Management<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Oversee Mid\-Day Meal (MDM) distribution\n and ensure quality, quantity, and hygiene.<\/span>
<\/li>- Coordinate with vendors for food\n delivery and packaging.<\/span>
<\/li>- Modify recipes based on patient needs\n and seasonality.<\/span>
<\/li>- Identify eligible patients for special\n supplements and manage procurement and distribution with donor\n coordination.<\/span>
<\/li><\/ul> G. Education and Training<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Conduct group education sessions for\n patients and caregivers thrice weekly.<\/span>
<\/li>- Organize monthly educational talks\n during parent support group meetings.<\/span>
<\/li>- Train new CanKids staff, joiners, and\n interns on hospital nutrition processes.<\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>H. Team Collaboration and Administration<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Participate in monthly CanKids meetings\n and prepare reports.<\/span>
<\/li>- Raise indents and coordinate with staff\n for supplement distribution.<\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>I. Research and Audits<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Maintain records of\n baseline nutrition status and interventions.<\/span>
<\/li>- Analyze and present\n quarterly nutrition data.<\/span>
<\/li>- Participate in\n relevant nutrition\-based research and intervention studies.<\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Other Extended Duties<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Perform additional tasks as assigned by\n the Reporting Manager.<\/span>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/span> Requirements<\/h3>Required\nQualifications and Skills:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>Education:<\/span>
<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>Post\nGraduation in Dietetics, Nutrition, or relevant field<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>Experience:<\/span>
<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>2\u20133 years in\nclinical or pediatric dietetics, preferably in hospital or NGO settings<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>Skills\n& Competencies:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>- Sound knowledge of nutrition science and diet planning<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Excellent verbal and written communication skills<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Strong interpersonal and motivational abilities<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Ability to explain complex dietary information simply<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Patience, empathy, and cultural sensitivity in patient care<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple responsibilities<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Experience working in care\-based and multidisciplinary environments<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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