December 21, 2024, 11:40 am

Medical Social Worker


NORTH-EAST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HPC/MSW 1)


The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health &  Wellness with responsibility for the management  and delivery of health care and public health  services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary  and Portland, is seeking dynamic, proactive and  forward-thinking individuals to fill the position of  Medical Social Worker (HPC/MSW 1) at the St.  Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital. 

Summary
Reporting to the Senior Medical Social Worker  the incumbent will be responsible in conducting  a comprehensive social investigations in order to identify the social, emotional and economic  factors related to the patients and intervene  where appropriate.

Qualifications

  • BSc. in Social Work or Psychology;
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the scope and methods of social work;
  • Sound knowledge of the environment and  community resources;
  • A minimum of three (3) years’ experience  in similar position;
  • Excellent time management and communication skills.

 

Responsibilities

  • Conducting educational talks in school and children’s homes in the Region;
  • Administering counseling to patients who  seek the services of the clinic on a daily  basis;
  • Making decisions and solving problems  related to Patient Care;
  • Liaising with Children’s Services, Schools,  Probation Department, Police, Health Care providers and others in conducting social  investigations, as well as case  management for current patients;
  • Directing services to children and families,  including screening, assessment,  counseling, family therapy, casework and  referrals;
  • Communicating with persons outside of the organization in the best interest of patients;
  • Collecting data pertaining to patients and  clinic activities, analyze data for significant  trends and prepare monthly, quarterly and  annual reports.

 

Remuneration

  • Salary Scale: $3,195,306 – $3,798,215 per annum along with any other allowance(s) attached to the post.

 

Note

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Monday, 2023 March 24.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann

Fax: (876) 795–2747

Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm


St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital (NERHA)
Jamaica

Base Salary: Undisclosed