Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW)

Lily Hospitals Limited, established since 1986 remains one of the foremost hospitals in Nigeria and within the South-South region of the country. It is the first private hospital in Nigeria to achieve ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certification from the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON). Also we areconsistently committed to high standards; continuous improvement, service excellence, organizational citizenship, and outstanding work ethics.

At Lily hospitals, weare consistently committed to high standards; continuous improvement, service excellence, organizational citizenship, and outstanding work ethics. running residency training programs in family medicine and radiology. Lily Hospitals is also involved in housemanship training, internship training in Pharmacy and Radiology. We have multiple locations in Benin, Warri, Okuokoko etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW)

Location: Ozoro, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) will provide essential primary healthcare services, focusing on disease prevention, health promotion, and basic medical care to individuals and families within the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficient in chaperoning patients to various consulting rooms.
• Assist in improving patient adherence to treatment regimens.
• Ensure all activities carried out in Radiology are documented.
• Assist the Nursing officer in providing basic medical and preventive care.
• Check and record patients’ vital signs such as weight, height, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration rate
• Record patient information in computerized logs.
• Assist in providing care for patients requiring nutrition, mental health, and prenatal care.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance in Radiology.
• Maintain the highest standard of health education for clients.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of public health practices and protocols.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Proficiency in basic medical procedures and use of healthcare tools.
• Compassionate and culturally sensitive.
• Must be a certified CHEW with a valid license from the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a primary healthcare or community setting.
• Diploma in Community Health from a recognized institution.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.