Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) at Fortics Lifecare Limited

Fortics Lifecare Limited is a management company dedicated to enhancing healthcare delivery across Nigeria. With a focus on managing and expanding primary and secondary care assets, the company supports a network of cottage hospitals. Fortics Lifecare combines a robust clinical governance framework and cloud-based data systems to ensure the delivery of cost-effective and quality care. Driven by a mission to inspire hope and promote health, the organisation integrates clinical practice, education, and research to address healthcare needs effectively. 

Fortics Lifecare is to be a leading healthcare holding company in Africa, developing existing healthcare assets into world-class health facilities across the continent integrating quality service delivery to clients and financial prosperity for our sake, to inspire and promote hope, health and total wellbeing by providing the best care for every patient through integrated clinical practice, continuos education and research, delivering this service at cost-effective prices.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW)

Location: Lekki–Ajah Peninsula Scheme 2, Ajah, Eti-Osa 3, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide quality primary healthcare services to patients.
• Conduct patient assessments, including checking and recording vital signs.
• Assist with patient counselling and health education.
• Administer medications and treatments within the scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
• Work collaboratively with the pharmacy and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality patient care.

Requirements

• Minimum qualification of OND in Community Health.
• Must possess a valid practicing licence as a Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW).
• 2–3 years' relevant work experience in a community pharmacy, primary healthcare centre, or similar healthcare setting.
• Sound knowledge of primary healthcare services, patient care, and basic clinical procedures.
• Ability to take and document vital signs, provide basic first aid, administer medications as prescribed, and support patient education.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Must be professional, compassionate, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Residence:

• Applicants residing within Ogombo, Ajah, Sangotedo, Jakande, Abraham Adesanya, Agungi, Ologolo, and surrounding areas of Lagos State are strongly encouraged to apply.

Remuneration

• Salary: N75,000 - N80,000 per month.
• Accommodation is provided for this role.

Application Closing Date
10th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: staff-success@fortics.org using "CHEW" as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Accommodation is provided for this role.
• Only candidates who meet the stated requirements will be shortlisted.