Hospital Social Worker

Job title : Hospital Social Worker

Job Location : Lagos Deadline : October 18, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

• Jobs by Location
• Job by industries
• Career Advice

Job Summary

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

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

• 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.