Counselor at Lily Hospitals Limited

Lily hospitals Limited, established since 1986 remains one of the foremost hospitals in Nigeria and within the South-South region of the country. It is the first private hospital in Nigeria to achieve ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certification from the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) and was also recently accredited with COHSASA (Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa) Certificate.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Counselor

Location: Benin, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Counselor will provide professional psychological and emotional support services to patients and clients, while ensuring accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and adherence to hospital standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to patients and clients, supporting informed decision-making and emotional wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation of all care information in the appropriate format.
• Report departmental issues to the direct supervisor on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Attend to all administrative functions as assigned by the supervisor.
• Carry out duties in compliance with Lily Hospitals’ Health & Safety policies and statutory regulations.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients, clients, and staff.
• Comply fully with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019.

Requirements

• B.Sc. / HND in Guidance and Counseling or a related field (e.g., Counseling Psychology).
• 2–4 years’ relevant experience in a similar role, preferably within the healthcare sector.
• Registered Psychologist or Counselor with a recognized professional body.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and people management skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career development and specialization.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Application Closing Date
6th March, 2026.