Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 03, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
25. Medical Social Workers – V/FT/25/2021 - 5 POSTS

Duties and Responsibilities
i. Identify environmental impediments to client or patient progress through interviews and review of patient records in the hospital.
ii. Utilize consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate patient care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficiency in the hospital.
iii. Refer patients or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education in the hospital.
iv. Engage patients in individual and group sessions to help them deal with social challenges facing them in the hospital and the communities.
v. Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan in the hospital.
vi. Organize support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with various and assist them to overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life within and without the hospital.
vii. Investigate cases of child abuse or neglect cases and take authorized protective action when necessary, within or without the hospital.
viii. Plan and implement programmes to combat social problems, prevent substance abuse, or improve community health and counseling services within and without the hospital.
ix. Ensure National Hospital Insurance Fund related paperwork and record keeping for patients is up to date for use in the hospital.
x. Develop, implement and/or advise on social policy and assist in community development within and without the hospital.
xi. Conduct social research to advance knowledge in the social work and thus enhance the effectiveness and efficiency in medical social work within and without the hospital.
xii. Provide clinical research and training to students in the medical social work of the hospital.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
i. Bachelors’ Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Mental health from a recognized institution.
ii. Registration with the relevant regulatory or professional body.
iii. Proficiency in computer applications.
iv. At least two (2) years’ working experience as a Medical Social Worker in a reputable hospital or any other relevant experience.

Soft Skills Required
i. Communication skills
ii. Organizational skills
iii. Observational
iv. Analytical skills
v. Compassionate skills
vi. Listening skills
vii. Team player

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
If your background and competencies match the specifications of the positions above, please apply online via: www.kutrrh.go.ke/careers 
For all applications, please indicate the subject as follows: JOB APPLICATION – [JOB REFERENCE NUMBER]. Please note that you have to attach the Application Form, Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Practicing License ONLY when you apply to the address below:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
P.O. Box 7674 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi Kenya
The deadline for the receipt of all applications is 18th January 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All successful candidates must fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, including;
• Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (for University graduates only)
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the KRA
• Clearance from Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission
• A report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau

Any form of canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
KUTRRH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
YOUTH, WOMEN AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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