Medical Social Worker (MSW Dept, 1-year Contract)

KK Women's and Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore seeks candidates for a fast-paced role focusing on women's and children's health. The job involves counselling, case management, and risk assessments in collaboration with other professionals. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Social Work and possess empathy, resilience, and the ability to multi-task. This is a one-year contract position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work is required.
• Disposition must be resilient, independent, trustworthy, yet empathetic.
• Passionate about practicing social work in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Participate in interdisciplinary settings for counselling and case management.
• Conduct risk assessments for patients and families.
• Serve as liaison and resource for patients and families.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Independence

Multi-tasking

Education

Recognized Degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

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 1-year contract position.