DEADLINE: 15/09/2024
Social Worker
Contract
St. Joseph’s Hospital Maracha, a Private Not for Profit (PNFP) hospital located in Maracha District, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide essential support to patients and their families, helping them navigate the social and emotional challenges that arise during illness or injury.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide psychosocial support to patients and their families.
- Conduct assessments to determine the social, emotional, and financial needs of patients.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the medical team.
- Connect patients and families with community resources and support services.
- Facilitate communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure a holistic approach to care.
- Provide crisis intervention as needed.
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.
- Advocate for patient rights and access to necessary services.
- Organize and conduct educational sessions and support groups for patients and families.
- Collaborate with other hospital departments to enhance patient care and support.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Must have an Associate Degree in Social Work or a related field from a recognized institution.
- At least 12 months of relevant work experience in a healthcare setting.
- Strong understanding of social work principles, ethics, and confidentiality.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Compassionate and empathetic with a strong commitment to helping others.
Interested Candidates should submit their application letters, Photocopies of the academic documents to the hospital HR or send them on the hospital email on the advert.
About St Joseph's Hospital, Maracha
Industry: Health Care
Location: West Nile
St. Joseph's Hospital Maracha, also Maracha Hospital, is a hospital in Maracha District, in the West Nile sub-region of the Northern Region of Uganda. It is a private, community hospital, serving the district of Maracha and surrounding communities.
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