Senior Community Health Extension Worker

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Community Health Extension Worker

Location: Outskirt, Lagos
Employment type: Full-time

Functions

• Plan and organize community health outreach activities, including health education sessions, immunization campaigns, and screening programs.
• Collect and analyse data on health indicators, disease patterns, and health outcomes to inform program planning, decision-making, and reporting.
• Treatment of common medical conditions and injuries according to CHPRBN SCHEW standing orders or protocol.
• Coordinate and oversee the implementation of health programs and interventions in line with the objectives and guidelines of the medical intervention program.
• Conduct regular monitoring and supervision visits to health facilities and communities to assess the quality of care and address any issues or challenges.
• Train and mentor Community Health Extension Workers on clinical skills, health promotion, and disease prevention strategies.
• Ensure the availability and proper use of medical equipment, supplies, and pharmaceuticals by conducting regular inventory checks and monitoring stock levels.
• Assist in the development and implementation of health education materials, tools, and resources tailored to the needs and cultural context of the community.
• Managing logistics and cold chain system, carrying out of equipment sterilization according to established protocol.
• Collaborate with local community leaders, stakeholders, and organizations to foster partnerships and promote community engagement in health initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with national health policies, guidelines, and protocols in the delivery of healthcare services.
• Provide leadership and supervision to a team of Community Health Extension Workers, ensuring they deliver high-quality healthcare services within the community.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of Community Health Extension Workers, providing feedback, guidance, and support to enhance their skills and competencies.
• Performing simple laboratory tests and examination e.g. hemoglobin estimation, stool and urine testing etc.
• Maternal and child health, including reproductive health, e.g. provision of antenatal care and delivery of normal pregnancy, postnatal care and specified reproductive health services.

Duration of Work:

• 3 months with possibility of extension.

Requirements

• Matured, approachable, friendly and honest.
• Fluency in English, Kanuri and Hausa.
• Willing to work in the outskirt communities.
• Able to work independently when necessary.
• Able to communicate and work well with people in the community.
• Able to guide, supervise and give good leadership to his subordinates.
• Diploma in Community Health with certificate and license form CHPRBN