• Application Deadline: Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , OND


• Experience 1 - 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Responsibilities

• Ensure the client database is always well-maintained, making sure to include all necessary notes, forms, and supplementary information through weekly checks and updates to promote efficiency.


• Meet with clients, individuals, and community organizations as needed to create health programs designed for individual use and for groups.


• Participate in weekly outreach efforts to raise community awareness of general health, new diets/exercise programs, and health risks to specific groups, such as pregnant women, minorities, and low-income populations.


• Review currently existing programs and health initiatives to ensure they’re up-to-date, effective, and safe for their intended audience(s).


• Reach out to clients on a daily basis using a variety of mediums (phone, Skype, in-person) to check up on their progress, answer questions, and make personalized recommendations and changes to their programs if necessary.


• Supervise the treatment of patients living with terminal illnesses so that they can live healthier and longer lives.


• Serve as a counsellor, helping poor patients overcome the barriers that prevent them from seeking vital healthcare.


• Act as healthcare educators, providing vital education about the healthcare options that are available.


• Complete administrative tasks on an ongoing basis to ensure proper and organized record keeping, working with staff members when / if necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent Associate Degree or higher in Health or Human Services


• Must have 1-3 years of work experience in the substance abuse and/or mental health field


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills


• Knowledge of community agencies and resources.


• Working knowledge of multi-system outreach programs related to health care delivery, clinical education, and health-related services


• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate individual client care plans.


• Ability to communicate medical information to health care professionals and care coordinators over the telephone.


• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications, including e-mail.


• Ready to resume immediately.


• Accommodation is available.