Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Institution Name: Ministry of Health RRH
Title of the Post: Medical Social Worker
Salary Scale: U4
Type of Appointment: Permanent
Number of Vacancies: 1
Age Limit: 21 To 49

Qualification Details
• Graduate, Degree, Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration

Key Competences required for the post
• Good communication, analytical, advocacy skills and interpersonal skills.

Key Duties of the Post/Key Results Areas
• Participate in planning, budgeting, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating social work activities in the Hospital.
• Counsel patients and relatives with social needs.
• Offer psycho-social support, social care and emotional therapy to patients.
• Liaise with Hospital management in the provision of social services to patients.
• Impart coping skills to patients and relative
• Participate in research activities.
• Manage and account for allocated resources.
• Compile and submit reports to Senior Medical Social Worker


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants to fill vacant posts tenable at the Ministry of Health - Headquarters (MoH-Hqtrs), Ministry of Health - Regional Referral Hospitals (MoH - RRHS), Moroto RRH, Arua RRH and Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS). The Application should be filled ONLINE at www.hscers.ug  and submitted to the Secretary, Health Service Commission not later than Monday, 17th April 2023. The link to the e-Recruitment System can also be accessed from the Commission's website at www.hsc.go.ug 
1. Applicants are advised to:
a) Complete PSF 3 and keep it for future reference.
b) Secure a scanned passport size photograph (JPEG format).
c) Scan only the relevant documents.

2. Relevant Documents are the following:
a) Academic and professional certificates (UCE, UACE, Professional Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, Fellowships).
b) Evidence of training in specialized areas where applicable.
c) Letters of appointment, confirmation and promotion where applicable.
d) Registration certificates and valid practicing licenses for health workers who are required by law to register with relevant Professional Councils.
e) National and current Institutional Identity Cards.
f) Priority should be given to uploading only the relevant documents in the job specifications.

3. Application Process
a) Go to the website www.hscers.ug  and register b) Complete your profile
c) View the jobs
d) Select a job of your choice, APPLY ONLINE

4. It is emphasized that:
a) The application should be completed and submitted ONLINE.
b) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
c) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring at the oral interview their original certificates, letters of appointment and confirmation where applicable, three copies of completed PSF 3, Registration Certificates and Valid Practicing Licenses, and evidence of active service.
d) Candidates who will present forged certificates shall be handed over to the Police for appropriate action.
e) Health Workers who are on long term training (one year and above) must not apply.

5. In case of need, you are advised to seek help from the Health Service Commission, the Ministry of Health or the nearest National or Regional Referral Hospital Human Resource Unit. In addition, the Health Service Commission will respond to inquiries by telephone on 0414-254378 or 041348501, or email at info@hsc.go.ug , or ers.help@hsc.go.ug 
All services of the Health Service Commission are provided free of charge.
Equal opportunity is given to all applicants.

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