Hospital Social Worker
Location: Maryland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Brief
- We are looking for a Hospital Social Worker to join our team and provide support and guidance for patients who need additional support as they navigate the healthcare system.
Responsibilities
- Assess each patient’s unique condition, combining data from medical diagnoses and personal interviews.
- Develop comprehensive plans to help patients adjust to medical diagnoses and transition from the health care system to normal life.
- Provide necessary support for each patient according to health status, personal strengths and weaknesses, emotional state and additional factors.
- Research local support groups and other resources to determine which ones are right for individual patients.
- Evaluate services and resources provided to patients to determine effectiveness.
- Follow up with patients throughout diagnosis, treatment and recovery to determine current state of mental and emotional health.
- Maintain current knowledge of local resources and relevant medical research to provide best possible recommendation to patients.
Requirements and Skills
- Proven work experience as a Hospital Social Worker or similar role.
- Excellent communication skills, including ability to explain medical concepts to patients in understandable language.
- Compassionate demeanor with patients of all ages and conditions.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Relevant training and/or certifications as a Hospital Social Worker.
Salary
N150,000 - N250,000 per month.
Application Closing Date
26th June, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hronyizconsult@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.