Community Health Officer

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Health Officer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job brief

• This position will serve as a liaison between the health services and our community to facilitate access to quality service and health care delivery.
• We are looking for a Community Health Worker to join our team and work as the frontline public health worker for our patients in the community.

Responsibilities

• Helping people understand their health condition(s) and develop strategies to improve their health and well being
• Delivering health information using culturally appropriate terms and concepts
• Providing informal counseling, support and follow-up as needed with patients
• Helping to build understanding and social capital to support healthier behaviors and lifestyle choices
• Linking people to health care/social service resources

Requirements and skills

• Understanding of the healthcare system and how to help patients find necessary resources.
• Proven work experience as a Community Health Worker or similar role
• A bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working with people of different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds