Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) at Lily Hospitals Limited

Lily hospitals Ltd, 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). Also we areconsistently committed to high standards; continuous improvement, service excellence, organizational citizenship, and outstanding work ethics.

At Lily hospitals, weare consistently committed to high standards; continuous improvement, service excellence, organizational citizenship, and outstanding work ethics. running residency training programs in family medicine and radiology. Lily Hospitals is also involved in housemanship training, internship training in Pharmacy and Radiology. We have multiple locations in Benin, Warri, Okuokoko etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW)

Location: Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) to support the provision of quality primary healthcare services and community-based health interventions. The successful candidate will play a vital role in promoting health education, disease prevention, patient advocacy, and access to healthcare services within the community and healthcare facility.
• This position requires a proactive individual with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for improving health outcomes through preventive and community-focused healthcare initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver basic healthcare services in accordance with approved clinical guidelines.
• Conduct patient assessments and provide appropriate health education.
• Support immunization, maternal and child health, family planning, and preventive healthcare programs.
• Participate in health promotion campaigns and community outreach activities.
• Conduct health screenings and assist in identifying individuals requiring further medical attention.
• Provide counseling on health-related issues, including hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention.
• Maintain accurate patient records, registers, and activity reports.
• Monitor and follow up on patients requiring ongoing community-based care.
• Support referral processes and coordinate follow-up care where necessary.
• Participate in disease surveillance and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control measures.
• Support quality improvement initiatives within the healthcare facility.
• Participate in staff training, meetings, and continuous professional development activities.

Requirements

• CHEW qualification from a recognized institution.
• Valid practicing license.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Sound knowledge of primary healthcare principles and community health practices.
• Experience in health education, outreach, and preventive healthcare programs.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills.
• Good documentation and reporting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care and community development.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Health Insurance Coverage.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Exposure to modern healthcare delivery systems and best practices.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community health outcomes.

Application Closing Date
11th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cvs, license, result, and other relevant credentials to: recruitment@lilyhospitals.net using the job title as the subject of the mail.