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Senior Medical Social Worker-MoH (RRH)

at Health service commission Uganda
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted March 20, 2021
Category Government
Health Care / Medical
Job Type Contract
Currency UGX

Description

Job Summary

Qualifications :
  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Social Work and Social Administration (SWASA) from a recognized institution.
Experience :
  • 3 , At least ( _ ) years’ working experience as a Medical Social Worker
Job Purpose :
  • Participate in planning ,budgeting,coordinating,monitoring and evaluating social work activities in the Hospital.

 

Responsibilities

• Ensure confidentiality and safety of records.

• Participate in planning, budgeting, directing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating Social Work activities in the Hospital.
• Compile and submit reports.
• Adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Offer psycho-social support, social care and emotional therapy to patients.
• Impart coping skills to patients and relatives.
• Manage and account for the allocated resources.
• Counsel patients and relatives with social needs.
• Carry out home visits to patients/clients.
• Liaise with Hospital management in the provision of social services to the patients.

 

Job Requirements

Required education: Bachelor's degree
Required relevant work experience: 3 years

Applying Instructions

pplications are invited from suitably qualified applicants to fill vacant posts tenable at Ministry of Health Headquarters (MOH-HQ), Ministry of Health – Regional Referral Hospital, (MOH (RRH)) Mulago National Referral Hospital (MNRH), Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital (BNRMH), Mulago Specialized Women and Neonatal Hospital (MSWNH), Kawempe Referral Hospital (KWPRH), Kiruddu Referral Hospital (KRDRH), Uganda Prisons Service, (UPS) and Uganda Virus Research Institute, (UVRI). The Application should be filled ONLINE at www. hscers.ug and submitted to the Secretary, Health Service Commission The link to the E-recruitment system can also be accessed from the Commission’s website on www.hsc.go.ug

1. Applicants are advised to:
a) Complete PSF 3 and keep it for future reference.
b) Secure a scanned passport size
3. Application Process
a) Visit the website www.hscers.ug or www.hsc.go.ug and follow the link to hers.ug
b) Study the information about the advert
c) Go to “Job seekers log in and register. If you are already registered, log in with your
d) Registered details update your profile where necessary; proceed to (d) and (e) below
e) View the jobs
f) Select one job of your choice, APPLY ONLINE and upload all relevant documents and SUBMIT detailed guidance on how to apply is provided on the website.
4. It is emphasized that:
a) The application should be completed and submitted ONLINE
b) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
c) Shortlisted candidates invited for oral interviews shall be required to bring their original certificates, letters of appointment, three copies of completed PSF 3 Registration Certificates and Valid Practicing Licenses, and evidence of active service where applicable.
d) Candidates who will present forged certificates shall be handed over to the Police for appropriate action

e) Health Workers who are on long term training (one year and above) must not apply.

5. Where help is needed, please contact the Health Service Commission on telephone 0414254378 or 041348501, or email at info@hsc.go.ug or ers.help@hsc.go.ug
All services of the Health Service Commission are provided free of charge and equal opportunity is given to all qualified applicants.

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