Vacancy title:
Medical Social Worker

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Health Care, Category: Healthcare]

Jobs at:
Lake View Medical Center

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 28 2026

Duty Station:
Lanent, Nakuru County | Nakuru

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 14 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Lake View Medical Center is a modern private healthcare facility located in Lanet, Nakuru County. With a commitment to quality, accessible and patient-centered care, the hospital will provide convenient access to quality healthcare for residents of Nakuru and surrounding communities.

As we prepare to launch, we are looking for passionate, skilled and community-minded professionals to fill foundational roles. We are a healthcare professional dedicated to excellence, we want to hear from you. We are currently accepting applications for the following vacant positions:

Medical Social Worker

Reference: LVMC/VP/011
Positions: 6

Job Summary

Responsible for providing psychosocial support to patients and families, helping address social and practical challenges affecting patient care, and linking patients with appropriate support services.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients' social and psychosocial needs.
• Provide counseling and supportive interventions within professional scope.
• Assist patients and families facing social, financial, emotional, or practical challenges.
• Facilitate appropriate referrals to internal and external support services.
• Support patients with discharge and continuity-of-care planning.
• Advocate for vulnerable patients where appropriate.
• Work closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and confidential social-work records.
• Participate in community outreach and health-promotion activities.
• Support safeguarding and protection of vulnerable patients.
• Follow professional ethics, confidentiality, and applicable healthcare policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or relevant recognized qualification in Social Work.
• Appropriate professional registration where applicable.
• Experience in a healthcare or community setting is an advantage.
• Strong counseling, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach.
• Ability to work with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Requirements for Applicants:

• Comprehensive CV / Resume.
• Cover letter.
• Certifications / Copies of academic certificates.
• National Identity Card.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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