• Application Deadline: Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Hospital Social Worker



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification Professional Certificate



• Experience



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Caregiver / Nanny / Social Workers 
  
  

Job Summary

• We are looking for a Hospital Social Workerto join our team and provide support and guidance for patients who need additional support as they navigate the healthcare system.


• Hospital Social Worker responsibilities include educating patients about various resources at their disposal and interviewing patients to understand their unique needs.


• Ultimately, you will work directly with patients to help them obtain the resources and support they need to recover from their injuries or illnesses.

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

• Relevant training and / or certifications as a Hospital Social Worker


• 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.