Social Worker Field Officer

Social Worker Field Officer in RHUH　

Minimum required knowledge & experience:　

· Degree in Medico-Social Work or Social Work or other related field in depth understanding of poverty and vulnerability issues. 　

· 3 - 5 years’ work experience in similar function　

· Knowledge of health humanitarian actors in Lebanon is a strong asset.　

· Very good knowledge of spoken and written English 　

· Very good computer skills　

· Good communication, analytical and team leadership skills　

Responsibilities and tasks　

· Assess the vulnerability of the patient and define the level of assistance under the direction of the Senior Social worker.　

· Ensure the data collection for patient under his/her responsibility by using existing information collection tools and reporting templates.　

· Refer patient to most appropriate institution (humanitarian organization or public entities).　

· Support vulnerable patient in administrative process. 　

· Participate and suggest improvement in the vulnerability assessment methodology. 　

· Develop a strong partnership with RHUH counterparts. 　

· Maintains contacts with external interlocutors under the direction of the Senior Social Worker. 　

· Contributes to the implementation and monitoring of specific projects / programmes within the department　

· Collaborates with members of the health team, the patient/family to assure patients’ psychosocial and socioeconomics needs are addressed wherever possible; 　

· Coordinates patient discharge and continuity of care planning with respective health care team members and other NGOs or agencies;　

Start of work : May 1st 2018 　

Working base : Rafic Hariri University Hospital - Beirut　

Deadline to apply : 15 of April , 2018