About the Role
AMAD Hospital is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the Tamheer internship program. This role is integral to providing essential support to patients and their families during challenging periods. The Social Worker will focus on safeguarding vulnerable individuals, including children and adults, and ensuring care aligns with international standards, hospital practices, policies, and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide proactive support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Ensure the safeguarding of vulnerable individuals, including children and adults, from harm.
- Deliver care in accordance with international standards, established practices, policies, and procedures.
- Contribute to the development and consistent adherence to Allied Health service standards.
- Act as a role model by developing and supporting the Allied Health Service team to achieve high clinical and operational performance standards.
- Collaborate with nursing and allied health staff, interdisciplinary teams, executive officers, and other stakeholders in program and service development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Undertake business development activities to market, promote, and profile the service to patients, referrers, and the public.
- Actively participate in the Kingdom Organ Donation Program, offering support and counseling to families of brain death cases.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Possession of a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Social Work.
- A valid license or registration to practice your specialty from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Demonstrated knowledge of KSA Health Regulations.
- Experience with international accreditation processes, such as holding a Certificate of Patient Experience Professional (CPXP), is desirable.
Required Skills
- Social Work expertise
- Patient Support capabilities
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Adherence to Care Standards
- Allied Health Service Development understanding
- Clinical Performance skills
- Operational Performance skills
- Team Development abilities
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation
- Service Marketing and Promotion
- Business Development acumen
- Organ Donation Program Support
- Counseling skills
- Patient Experience focus
Work Context
This is an internship position within the Tamheer program at AMAD Hospital, located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role is designed for individuals with 0-1 year of experience, offering an opportunity to gain practical experience in a healthcare setting.
