Society for Family Health Community Health Extension Worker Jobs in Nigeria
Society for Family Health Community Health Extension Worker Jobs in Nigeria
Job-role: The successful candidate will perform the following functions:
Create connections between vulnerable populations and healthcare providers.
Manage care and care transitions for the community.
Reduce social isolation among patients
Determine eligibility and enrol individuals in health insurance plans
Educate healthcare providers and stakeholders about community health needs
Provide culturally appropriate health education on topics related to chronic disease prevention, physical activity, and nutrition
Collect data and relay information to stakeholders to inform programs and policies
Provide informal counselling, health screenings, and referrals
Build community capacity to address health issues
Address social determinants of health
Qualifications/Experience:
Must possess an appropriate qualification as a Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) from a recognized School of Health Technology.
Must have a minimum of 3 years professional experience; especially in primary healthcare services.
Valid CHEW practicing licence from the Community Health Practitioner Board of Nigeria.
Must be computer literate and proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite at the minimum. Other computer skills will be of added advantage.
Skills and Competencies Required
Excellent skills in community health services.
Experience with primary healthcare services in the community setting, as well as community education, advocacy, and mobilization skills.
Good relationship management/ interpersonal skills, as well as interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work as a team member and be able to function independently on the job whenever necessary.
Ability to maintain confidentiality on patients’ medical records
Ability to cope with stress and to organise and prioritize workload, multitask and work with minimal supervision.
Can speak a least one local language in the state of implementation
Compensation & Benefits:
The compensation package for these positions is based on industry standards, and designed to attract, motivate, and incentivise talented individuals.
All applications will be treated in confidence. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply.
Closing date is July 1, 2022.
For More Information and Job Application Details, See;Society for Family Health Community Health Extension Worker Jobs in Nigeria
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