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Social Health Officer

P.C.E.A Tumutumu Hospital
Nairobi, Kenya
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Posted:Aug 8 By:Hiring Kenya

Company Details
Name:P.C.E.A Tumutumu Hospital
Industry: Hospital & Health Care
Website: https://www.pceatumutumuhospital.org/
Description: The hospital was started in 1909 by the Church of Scotland. It is owned and governed by the Presbyterian Church of East Africa. It is located in the Central Highlands of Kenya between the Aberdares Range and Mount Kenya 130 Km (80 Miles) North of Nairobi at altitude of 5,900ft. It is a 203 bed hospital and provides holistic health care.  It provides general health care in medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology as well as outpatient services. The hospital has a Training College which is which is fully accredited by the Nursing Council of Kenya and Kenya Nutrition and Dietetics Institute to train their respective courses. Other units are the Guest House and a Cafeteria. The Hospital Director, the Chief Medical Officer, the Hospital Administrator, the Nursing Officer in Charge, the Principal Tutor, the Hospital Chaplain and the Finance Manager are the members of Hospital Administration Team (HAT). The Heads of Department work under the HAT.
Job Description

Qualifications and Requirements:

 

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology or a related field from a recognized institution.

 

Valid registration with a recognized professional body (e.g., Kenya National Association of Social Workers).

 

Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience as a Medical Social Worker, ideally within a hospital or healthcare setting, with a proven track record of effectively supporting diverse populations.

 

Solid understanding of social work principles, theories, and practices applicable in healthcare environments.

 

Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Proficiency in computer applications relevant to social work and case management.

 

Additional certification or short courses in health-related fields will be an added advantage.

 

A recommendation letter from a religious leader, who should also be included as one of the referees.

 

 

 

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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