An officer at this level will be responsible to the Senior Principal Medical Social Worker for
provision of medical social work in the Hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee Development, implementation and review of Medical Social work policies, guidelines, standards and procedures;
Lead in conducting research and disseminating findings on medical social work and planning to KNH and stakeholders.
Provide leadership and mentorship to all Medical social workers in the hospital and
interns Overs direct Supervision, control, training and development of staff.
Coordinate, monitor the implementation of medical social work activities;
Provide overall coordination of social work services in the hospital;
Design programs and guidelines to address client’s psychosocial problems.
Organize, plan and coordinate training of all staff and students
Oversee performance management activities.
Create linkages and networking with related agencies and develop partnerships, Collaborations and Memorandum of understanding (MOU’s) with partnering and potential institutions in liaison with the hospital management.
Liaising with stakeholders in creating awareness of patient’s psychosocial needs and soliciting for relevant support
Implementing Policies on rehabilitation and treatment of patients.
Participate in staff, recruitment and performance management.
Participate in hospital committee meetings as appropriate
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual departmental reports
Participate in development of the Departmental Annual Work plan
Negotiate and sign personnel performance contract and develop suitable targets.
Convene departmental monthly meetings with staff and ensure implementation of its
recommendations.
Assess and make decisions on complicated cases
Carry out continuous review of documented policies and ensure they are up to date with hospital and national standards
Develop project proposals and source for funds to support the department functions in meeting the patient’s needs
Plan and budget for social work activities
Qualification and Experience
Master’s degree and Bachelors’ degree in any of the following disciplines; Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Counselling, Anthropology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Minimum eight (8) years relevant experience with at least three (3) years’ experience as Principal Medical Social Worker or in a comparable role.
Registration with Kenya Medical Social Workers Association.
Certificate in Leadership/Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Valid practicing certificate
Proficiency in computer applications.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
