Principal Medical Social Worker

Reference: HRM 72/173/36 - Kawempe RH

Reports to: Senior Executive Consultant

Qualifications: i. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Social Administration (SWASA) from a recognized institution. ii. Masters in Social Work and Social Administration of its equivalent from recognized institution iii. Post Graduate Diploma in Management or Administration from a recognized University or institution. Experience: At least six (6) years’ working experience as a Medical Social Worker, three (3) of which attained as a Senior Medical Social Worker in Government. Other

Analytical approach to mental health, counseling and listening skills.

Duties and

Responsibilitie

s: a) Participate in planning, budgeting, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating social work activities in the Hospital. b) Counsel patients and relatives with social needs. c) Offer psycho-social support, social care and emotional therapy to patients. d) Liaise with Hospital management in the provision of social services to patients. e) Carry out home visits to patients/clients. f) Impart coping skills to patients and relatives g) Participate in research activities. h) Adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics. i) Manage and account for allocated resources. j) Supervise and appraise staff. k) Compile and submit reports. l) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. Page 50 of 62