Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) Job at Royal Hospital

Royal Hospital, a National Health Insurance Scheme accredited health care provider and one of the first ever private hospitals located in Enugu requires for immediate employment the following:

Job Positon: Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW)

Job Location: Enugu

Candidate must possess the following:

•  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 of professional experience; especially in primary healthcare services.
• Valid CHEW practicing license 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.
•  Must be resident in Enugu.

Responsibilities and Attributes:

•  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 organize and prioritize workload, multitask and work with minimal supervision.
• Age: Not more than 45 years

REMUNERATION FOR POSITION: Very attractive, highly competitive and negotiable.

Method of Application

Interested candidates should send their applications with a detailed resume and three verifiable references, attaching all credentials and Birth Certificates or Statutory Declaration of Age to: info@royalhospital.com

NOTE: Applicants must reside in Enugu. Short listed candidates will be invited for interview. All applications must be received on or before Friday, 21st February, 2025.