Medical Social Worker (MSW, Contract)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is looking for a dedicated Social Worker to support patients and their families in a fast-paced environment. You will deliver counseling and manage cases while conducting risk assessments. This full-time position requires a recognized degree in social work and a genuine passion for improving patient care. The ideal candidate will be resilient, trustworthy, and empathetic, excelling in multitasking and working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work is mandatory.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an empathetic approach are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and case management for patients and their families.
• Conduct risk assessments pertaining to patients' crises.
• Serve as a liaison for patients and families in need of support.

Skills

Empathy

Multi-tasking

Resilience

Education

Recognized Degree in Social Work

Job description

Company description:

KK Women's and Children's Hospital has evolved over the decades, 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 to handle high‑risk conditions in women and children. More than 400 specialists adopt a multi‑disciplinary and holistic approach to treatment, and harness the latest innovations and technology for the best medical care possible.

As an academic healthcare institution, KKH believes that world‑class clinical training and research are imperative in raising the standard of care. Hence, the Hospital has adopted a culture of innovation as it strives for world‑class clinical leadership.

As we continually raise the bar on clinical excellence, we are sensitive to our patients' needs for a pleasant hospital experience – one where they receive seamless service and enjoy the warmth of compassionate care in a healing environment.

Job description:

You will work in a fast‑paced healthcare environment pertaining to children's and women's health issues. You will participate in an interdisciplinary setting to provide counselling and case management, as well as to conduct risk assessments of patients and their families in financial, emotional and health crises. You will be the liaison and resource person for patients and their families.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Recognized Degree in Social Work
• A disposition that is resilient, independent, trustworthy and mature, yet empathetic and non‑judgmental
• A highly driven, dedicated and passionate with special interest to practice social work in a healthcare setting
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast paced work environment

This is a Full‑Time Contract position.