Medical Social Worker (Contract)

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KK Women's & Children's Hospital seeks a dedicated Social Worker to join their team in providing emotional and psychosocial support related to women's health issues. This role involves collaboration with families, addressing sensitive topics, and ensuring a patient-centered approach in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work is mandatory.
• Looking for candidates with a non-judgmental attitude and a strong interest in healthcare.
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with women on health issues related to Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Provide psychosocial assessments and support for dealing with pregnancy loss and related issues.
• Assist in navigating the healthcare system and collaborate with community agencies.

Skills

Empathy

Trustworthiness

Maturity

Resilience

Multi-tasking

Education

Recognized Degree in Social Work

Job description

Company description:

KK Women's and Children's Hospital has evolved since its founding in 1858 into a regional leader in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, and Neonatology. Today, the 830-bed hospital is a referral centre providing tertiary services for high-risk conditions in women and children. Over 400 specialists adopt a multidisciplinary and holistic approach to treatment, utilizing the latest innovations and technology to provide the best medical care possible.

As an academic healthcare institution, KKH emphasizes world-class clinical training and research to elevate the standard of care. The hospital fosters a culture of innovation and strives for clinical excellence, while maintaining a patient-centered approach that offers seamless service and compassionate care in a healing environment.

Job description:

You will work in a fast-paced healthcare environment focusing on women's health issues. This includes collaborating with women and their families in the specialties of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Urogynaecology, and Reproductive Medicine. Your responsibilities involve working with adolescent, adult, and older women on pregnancy, reproductive treatments, pregnancy loss, abortion, and related health issues, as well as their coping mechanisms. Your role encompasses providing financial assistance, psychosocial assessment, support and care, loss and bereavement support, and addressing psychosocial issues such as social support and relationship violence. You will offer counseling, support presence, assist in navigating the healthcare system, and collaborate with community agencies.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Recognized Degree in Social Work
• A resilient, independent, trustworthy, and mature disposition, coupled with empathy and non-judgmental attitude
• A highly driven, dedicated, and passionate individual with a keen interest in practicing social work within a healthcare setting
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment