Community Health Officer at Grado Konnects

At Grado Konnects, we specialize in transforming ideas into actionable strategies that drive growth for individuals and businesses alike. Our unique approach ensures that you receive tailored guidance with a focus on professional development and success.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Health Officer

Location: Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• A Community Health Officer is responsible for providing preventive, promotive, and basic curative health services within communities.
• They work to improve public health, reduce disease burden, and ensure access to essential healthcare services.

Key Responsibilities
Community Health Services:

• Provide basic medical care and first aid to patients
• Diagnose and treat common illnesses (e.g., malaria, infections, minor injuries)
• Refer complicated cases to higher-level healthcare facilities

Health Education & Promotion

• Educate individuals and communities on hygiene, nutrition, sanitation, and disease prevention
• Promote healthy lifestyles and awareness of common health risks
• Conduct community outreach programs and health talks

Maternal & Child Health:

• Provide antenatal and postnatal care services
• Monitor child growth and development
• Support immunization programs and child health initiatives

Disease Prevention & Control:

• Participate in vaccination campaigns
• Monitor and report outbreaks of diseases
• Assist in public health surveillance and data collection

Community Engagement:

• Work with community leaders and stakeholders
• Mobilize community participation in health programs
• Build trust and strong relationships within the community

Record Keeping & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate patient records and health data
• Prepare and submit reports to health authorities
• Track health trends within the community

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Community Health (or related field)
• Registration with relevant professional body (e.g., Community Health Practitioners Registration Board)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic clinical and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work independently and in rural/community settings
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Work Environment:

• Primary healthcare centers
• Rural or semi-urban communities
• Outreach and field-based environments
• Sometimes requires traveling to remote areas.

Personal Attributes:

• Compassionate and patient
• Culturally sensitive and respectful
• Physically fit and adaptable
• Team player with strong leadership ability..

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2026.