Hospital Social Worker

Location: Maryland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Brief

• We are looking for a Hospital Social Worker to join our team and provide support and guidance for patients who need additional support as they navigate the healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Research local support groups and other resources to determine which ones are right for individual patients.
• Provide necessary support for each patient according to health status, personal strengths and weaknesses, emotional state and additional factors.
• Maintain current knowledge of local resources and relevant medical research to provide best possible recommendation to patients.
• Follow up with patients throughout diagnosis, treatment and recovery to determine current state of mental and emotional health.
• Evaluate services and resources provided to patients to determine effectiveness.
• Assess each patient’s unique condition, combining data from medical diagnoses and personal interviews.
• Develop comprehensive plans to help patients adjust to medical diagnoses and transition from the health care system to normal life.

Requirements and Skills

• Excellent communication skills, including ability to explain medical concepts to patients in understandable language.
• Relevant training and/or certifications as a Hospital Social Worker.
• Proven work experience as a Hospital Social Worker or similar role.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Compassionate demeanor with patients of all ages and conditions.