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About The Role Job Summary: - Lead the Medical Social Work Team - Assume administrative duties and responsibilities as head of the Department - Plan and implement policies, procedures to meet the needs of Patients and Caregivers - Work with other About The Role Job Summary: - Lead the Medical Social Work Team - Assume administrative duties and responsibilities as head of the Department - Plan and implement policies, procedures to meet the needs of Patients and Caregivers - Work with other Department heads and Care and Integration team leads to ensure quality of patient service and care Responsibilities and Duties: - Manage and oversee all services and programmes of MSW Department - Manage staff performance and ensure competence of team - Manage and plan the professional development needs and training needs of team - Represent MSW team at internal and external meetings - Provide supervision to junior Medical Social Workers - Review and revise work processes with internal stakeholders and external organizations to ensure quality of care and efficiency - Induct and orientate new staff - Convene Medifund Committee meetings and proceedings. Support Facility Medifund Committee and coordinate Medifund Scheme - Manage the utilization of the Patient Welfare Fund. Candidate Requirements Technical Competencies: - Degree or postgraduate qualifications in Social Work - 10 years or more of Social Work experience, preferably in the healthcare setting Core Competencies: - Possess experience leading a team of Social Workers Preferred achievements / characteristics: - Experience as a Principal Medical Social Worker Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Share this page: Share this page