About CoRSU:
CoRSU was established in 2006 as a private non-profit, non-government organization in Uganda after extensive consultation with various stake holders. It is a Ugandan initiative which was encouraged and supported by CBM with the main aim of expanding and improving the rehabilitation services for children and people with disability.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The jobholder advocates for child protection and safe guarding.
Carries out psychosocial assessments, case management, education and ongoing evaluation of patients and families.
Completes comprehensive psychosocial assessments within the shortest possible time and develops an intervention plan together with the client.
Maintains an appropriate clinical record, completing documentation effectively.
The jobholder develops a written plan of care to provide information and direction to other interdisciplinary team members regarding the provision of social work services.
Actively participates in the team decision to admit and/or discharge patients for rehabilitation services.
Renders support in discharge planning by coordinating and ensuring that the plan is followed. Provides social work expertise regarding changes to the patient’s level of care.
Documents all findings, needs, problems, measurable goals, plans, interventions, and patient responses in the clinical record.
Communicates plans and changes to the physician and other members of the interdisciplinary team through the care plan, coordination notes, and participation in case meetings.
Provides casework/evaluation and service management of patients requiring information about, or monitoring of: 1.Family Relationships, 2.Meaning of illness to the patient and his/her family; 3.Cultural and spiritual attitudes in relationship to illness; 4. Long Term Care Planning Monitors safety of patient environment, including following reporting policy regarding possible abuse/neglect and suicide, ability of patient and family to adjust to the care of the patient in the home; and, the financial impact of patient’s illness upon the family.
Demonstrates teamwork and effective communication to accomplish patient, team and CoRSU goals.
Shares areas of expertise and initiates interdisciplinary referrals including community outreach regarding rehabilitation care issues.
Educates team members and patient’s families about community resources and how to access them appropriately
Actively participates in training and in-service education and leads training modules relating to Social Work roles in the rehabilitation process.
Renders support in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the ongoing quality improvement process.
The incumbent will participate in the on-call rotation to deal with admissions, deaths and crises management.
Consistently promotes company’s core values, mission and vision.
Performs other activities as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The Social Worker should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences
Applicants with prior healthcare/hospice or administration experience have an added advantage
Previous work experience preferred in a rehabilitation setting of people with disability will be of added advantage.
Sensitivity to the impact of life and psycho-social/medical issues faced by individuals with disabilities; should be emotionally strong, tact in dealing with patients and their families; ability to support others at a time of crisis.
Must be able to demonstrate flexibility by performing a variety of tasks, often changing from one to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
Ability to communicate effectively and assertively with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to act maturely, cooperate, show flexibility, tact in dealing with co-workers and all members of the hospital team
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications and updated CVs to: CoRSU, Rehabilitation Hospital, P.O. Box 46, Kisubi, Uganda or via email to: hr@corsu-hospital.org or hand deliver your application to the CoRSU Simon Bridger Block Reception.
Deadline: 9th April 2016