Sologen Pharmacy and Stores, a Pharmacy and superstores, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW)

Location: Karmo / Gwagwa, Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

• Ensure client database is always well-maintained, making sure to include all necessary notes, forms and supplementary information through weekly checks and updates to promote efficiency.
• Meet with clients, individuals and community organizations as needed to create health programs designed for individual use and for groups.
• Participate in weekly outreach efforts to raise community awareness of general health, new diets/exercise programs and health risks to specific groups, such as pregnant women, minorities and low-income populations.
• Review currently existing programs and health initiatives to ensure they’re up-to-date, effective and safe for their intended audience(s).
• Reach out to clients on a daily basis using a variety of mediums (phone, Skype, in-person) to check up on their progress, answer questions, make personalized recommendations and changes to their programs if necessary.
• Supervise the treatment of patients living with terminal illness so that they can live healthier and longer lives.
• Serve as a counselor, helping poor patients overcome the barriers that prevent them from seeking vital healthcare.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an OND qualification with 2 – 3 years work experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of community agencies and resources.
• Working knowledge of multi-system outreach programs related to health care delivery, clinical education, and health-related services
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate individual client care plans.
• Knowledge of transportation and other barriers to care that may be encountered by client.
• Ability to communicate medical information to health care professionals and care coordinators over the telephone.
• Skill in use of personal computers and related software applications, including e-mail.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Creative and analytical thinking.

Salary
N20,000 – N25,000 monthly

Application Closing Date
15th September, 2022.