Medical Social Worker - Odissa

National Health And Education Society; Odisha; On-site; INR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided by the Hospital

Food and travel expenses covered

Job summary

P.D. Hinduja Hospital & MRC invites applications for Medical Social Worker to join our team supporting community health initiatives across India. The role focuses on patient support, counselling and social welfare programmes within hospital and field settings.

Candidates should have MSW or related qualification, strong communication and field-based engagement abilities, and willingness to travel across Odisha as part of ongoing healthcare projects. Accommodation and travel support are provided.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) or Medical & Psychiatric Social Work from a recognized institution.
• Experience in hospital, healthcare, community health or social service setting preferred.
• Experience in community outreach, counselling, patient support and social welfare programmes preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and community engagement skills.
• Willing to work in field-based healthcare settings.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Community engagement

Counselling

Field-based work

Education

MSW

Medical & Psychiatric Social Work

Job description

P.D. HINDUJA HOSPITAL & MRC CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Saving Lives. Building a Healthier Bharat

As part of its 75th Anniversary celebrations, P.D. Hinduja Hospital & MRC launched the Saving Lives. Building a Healthier Bharat initiative in February 2026, which was inaugurated by the Honble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu.

As the next step in this initiative, P.D. Hinduja Hospital & MRC has partnered with the Government of Uttar Pradesh to take this healthcare programme to communities across the state and, subsequently, across India.

WE ARE HIRING

Medical Social Worker

ELIGIBILITY – MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) / Medical & Psychiatric Social Work from a recognized institution.
• Relevant experience in a hospital, healthcare, community health or social service setting will be preferred.
• Candidates with experience in community outreach, counselling, patient support and social welfare programmes will be preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and community engagement skills.
• Candidates should be willing to work in field-based healthcare settings.

PROJECT COVERAGE

The project will comprise:

• 4 Mobile Health Units
• 4 Field Teams
• Coverage across 18 States & Union Territories in India

WHY JOIN US?

• Be a part of a prestigious, large-scale community healthcare initiative
• Work with a multidisciplinary healthcare team comprising Doctors, Nurses, Counsellors, Dietitians, Lab Technicians, Medical Social Workers and other healthcare professionals
• Gain valuable exposure to community healthcare, patient counselling and field-based medical interventions
• Opportunity to support patients and communities by addressing social, emotional and healthcare-related needs
• Accommodation provided by the Hospital
• Food and travel expenses fully covered by the Hospital
• An opportunity to contribute towards making quality healthcare accessible to communities across India

COMPENSATION

• Salary will be determined based on the candidate’s last drawn CTC, qualifications and relevant experience.
• Freshers may also apply, with compensation in line with applicable industry standards.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT – IMPORTANT

The project has already commenced in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and the Medical Social Worker will be required to support the ongoing field activities and community healthcare programme.

The next phase of the project is planned in Odisha, following which the programme will progressively expand to other parts of India.

Candidates must be willing and comfortable to travel extensively in Odisha , as per project requirements.

Join us in our mission of “Saving Lives. Building a Healthier Bharat.”