Medical Social Worker III at Machakos County Public Service Board

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Machakos County, nicknamed ‘Macha,’ was the first capital city of Kenya and is now an administrative county in Kenya. Machakos is made up of eight constituencies including Machakos Town, Mavoko, Masinga, Yatta, Kangundo, Kathiani, Matungulu, and Mwala. Machakos Town is the administrative capital of the County.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAn officer at this level will be a member of a team addressing the psychosocial effects as related to patients’ diagnosis, prognosis and future resettlement, and counseling of patients especially in cases associated with pandemic diseases, mental illness, HIV/AIDS, epilepsy etc.Requirements for AppointmentFor appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C or its equivalent qualification.Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Mental Health or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.