Social Worker at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct social assessment for patients admitted in the ward
• Facilitate communication between medical staff and family to ensure the best care is provided
• Liaise with the medical team to provide social support activities targeting patients in Homabay County Teaching and Referral hospital (HBCTRH)
• Facilitate the waiver process
• Assist families in dealing with the stressors of illness and help minimize the impact on patients and their families
• Advocate to patient health care rights and wellness
• Document and timely submit social casework, assessments and monthly reports.

Requirements:

• Education Diploma in Social work/Sociology, desirable Bachelor's degree in social work/Sociology
• Experience At least 2 years of relevant experience, previous experience with MSF or NGO's will be an added advantage.
• Languages Fluency in English, Kiswahili
• Competencies Results, teamwork, flexibility, commitment, service