MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HPC/MSW 1) - St. Ann, Jamaica - North East Regional Health Authority (St. Ann's Bay Regional Hospital)

 

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.
Requirements:

• 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 include:

• 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 PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $ 3,759,184 – 4,468,488 per annum.

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, 2025 May 30 to:
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Ocho Rios
St. Ann
E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795–2747.

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.