Medical Social Worker (Contract)

Company description:

KK Women's and Children's Hospital has evolved over the decades, since its founding in 1858, into a regional leader in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Neonatology. Today, the 830-bed hospital is a referral centre providing tertiary services to handle high-risk conditions in women and children. More than 400 specialists adopt a multi-disciplinary and holistic approach to treatment, and harness the latest innovations and technology for the best medical care possible.

As an academic healthcare institution, KKH believes that world-class clinical training and research are imperative in raising the standard of care. Hence, the Hospital has adopted a culture of innovation as it strives for world-class clinical leadership.

As we continually raise the bar on clinical excellence, we are sensitive to our patients' needs for a pleasant hospital experience - one where they receive seamless service and enjoy the warmth of compassionate care in a healing environment.

You will work in a fast-paced healthcare environment pertaining to women's health issues. This includes working with women and their families in the medical specialties of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Urogynaecology and Reproductive Medicine. You will work with adolescent women, adult women and women in midlife or elder years on their pregnancy, reproductive treatment, pregnancy loss, abortion and reproductive health issues and the impact on their coping. Your role is to provide financial assistance, conduct psychosocial assessment and rendering appropriate support and care, loss and bereavement support, and psychosocial issues such as social support and relationship violence. In the process of assistance, you provide counselling, presence of support, navigating healthcare system to meet patient's needs and collaborate with agencies in the community.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Recognized Degree in Social Work
• A disposition that is resilient, independent, trustworthy and mature, yet empathetic and non-judgmental
• A highly driven, dedicated and passionate with special interest to practise social work in a healthcare setting
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced work environment