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Official sourceSenior Medical Social Worker
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Duty station(s): Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital, Uganda.
Salary scale: U3.
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Post: Senior Medical Social Worker - 1 Post
Reference: HRM 72/173/33 - Butabika NRMH
Salary Scale: U3
Reports to: Principal Medical Social worker Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Social Administration (SWASA) from a recognized University or Institution. Experience: At least three (3) years’ working experience as a Medical Social Worker in
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Requirements
Analytical approach to mental health, counseling and listening skills. Duties and
Responsibilities
l) Participate in planning, budgeting, directing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating social work activities in the Hospital. m) Manage and account for allocated resources. n) Counsel patients and relatives with medical social services.
o) Provide psycho-social support, social care and emotional therapy to patients. p) Liaise with Hospital Management in the provision of social needs. q) Carry out home visits to patients/clients. r) Impart coping skills to patients and relatives. s) Participate in research activities. t) Adhere to Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics. u) Prepare and submit reports. v) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Salary disclosed: U3