• Application Deadline:
• Position: Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 3 years



• Location Delta




• City Warri




• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  
  

Job Summary

• We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) to support the provision of quality primary healthcare services and community-based health interventions. The successful candidate will play a vital role in promoting health education, disease prevention, patient advocacy, and access to healthcare services within the community and healthcare facility.


• This position requires a proactive individual with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for improving health outcomes through preventive and community-focused healthcare initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver basic healthcare services in accordance with approved clinical guidelines.


• Conduct patient assessments and provide appropriate health education.


• Support immunization, maternal and child health, family planning, and preventive healthcare programs.


• Participate in health promotion campaigns and community outreach activities.


• Conduct health screenings and assist in identifying individuals requiring further medical attention.


• Provide counseling on health-related issues, including hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention.


• Maintain accurate patient records, registers, and activity reports.


• Monitor and follow up on patients requiring ongoing community-based care.


• Support referral processes and coordinate follow-up care where necessary.


• Participate in disease surveillance and reporting activities.


• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of patient care.


• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control measures.


• Support quality improvement initiatives within the healthcare facility.


• Participate in staff training, meetings, and continuous professional development activities.

Requirements

• CHEW qualification from a recognized institution.


• Valid practicing license.


• Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant clinical experience.


• Sound knowledge of primary healthcare principles and community health practices.


• Experience in health education, outreach, and preventive healthcare programs.


• Strong communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills.


• Good documentation and reporting abilities.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.


• Strong commitment to patient-centered care and community development.