Social Services Department

Social Services

The Social Services Department is a composite part of the entire health care team of the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdulaziz Medical City (MNGHA-KAMC).

The Department exists mainly to help out the patient, including his family; to be aware of his state of health; to be able to live out his particular illness; to cooperate with the MNGHA-KAMC health care team in the process of giving relief to such disease; to identify the needs of the patients; make known to the MNGHA-KAMC health care staff such needs and enable the patient and his family to meet such necessities.

The Department helps the whole institution attain the highest possible patient service and care level.

Mission of Social Services

Our mission is to assist the multidisciplinary Health Care Team in providing comprehensive health care services for the patients, families, and MNGHA personnel by recognizing and dealing with his/her social and psychological needs. The well-trained social worker offers efficient and effective service to endure that patients, families, and MNGHA personnel receive the highest quality of care.

Vision of Social Services

Objectives of Social Services

1. To solve patients and families social problems in order to benefit the most from their treatment.
2. Participation in health programs and educating public by holding International day and/or any event related to illnesses and how to cope on it.
3. Enhance hospital coverage rate of Social Workers and provide adequate support to patient needs
4. Communicate and coordinate fully with the patient and Health Care Team within proper time frame.
5. Develop appropriate social work training program for University students.
6. Ensure that employees possess the required knowledge and skills to do their job efficiently and effectively.
7. Improve Department positions in the management level to provide strategic support for staff.

Social Services Programs