Community Health Extension Worker at Beaconhealth Diagnostics

Beaconhealth Diagnostics is a patient-focused organization providing high-quality diagnostic services in clinically-underserved areas in Nigeria. Our mission remains to provide excellent healthcare to Africa's next billion. Ultimately, our goal at BeaconHealth Diagnostics is to provide the best patient experience and the most accurate and timely clinical results.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Health Extension Worker

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Are you looking to join a vibrant team to hone and develop your skills? We are recruiting a Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) to join our HMO & Business Growth Team.
• The overall duties expected of the position are to provide administrative support to the team, act as a liaison between HQ, HMO providers and patients and also be able to provide nursing services to patients.

Detailed Listing of Responsibilities

• Review and analyze patient Information.
• Take patients’ samples, temperatures, pulses, and blood pressures
• Observe and monitor patients conditions.
• Function as an intermediary between HMO providers, patients, and HQ Growth Team.
• Verify HMO patients for laboratory and radiology.
• Record patient information in computerized logs.
• Efficient in chaperon of patients to various consulting rooms.
• Handle claims process with the Finance team.
• Coordinate with Logistics Team to ensure all samples are picked up
• Coordinate with Lekki Centre to ensure all results are received.
• Ensure proper documentation of all documents.

Requirements

• Ideal candidate must possess a Diploma in Community Health (CHEW)
• 1 - 3 years’ experience working as a nurse or CHEW in healthcare sector
• Must be a certified Community Health Extension Worker from a recognized school of Health Technology.
• Must possess a current practice license from the relevant regulating body.
• Candidate should be computer proficient
• Must have sound relevant knowledge in general nursing operations
• Excellent, communication and people skills.
• Demonstrated administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to work in a team.
• Must be able to commute to work at Lekki or Victoria Island with ease.

Application Closing Date
23rd June, 2022.