Wellness Assistant at the Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP)

The Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP) is an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with Head Office in Abuja and field offices in several locations across Nigeria. We are in the business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with; and affected by HIV. It is an organization built on strong core values, we believe strongly in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership, and partnerships.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Wellness Assistant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Temporary
Grant duration: Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance

Job Purpose

• The Wellness Assistant will support the day-to-day operations of the wellness centre under the supervision of the Wellness Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities
Include:

• Assisting with the screening of new enrollees to the SHE centre
• Providing first aid support services as required
• Supporting documentation and timely reporting
• Contributing to the smooth running of the hub.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Wellness Coordinator (Nurse):

• Provide basic health support to the Wellness Centre
• Support the provision of first aid for hub visitors, staff, and enrollees
• Assist in the daily activities of the Wellness Centre
• Help integrate wellness, mental health, and fitness activities into the hub’s daily routines
• Contribute to demand creation activities to increase uptake of available health services
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• The ideal candidate will be a Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW), Nurse, or allied health professional with relevant experience.
• Experience working in Lagos State and familiarity with critical stakeholders is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, with competencies in public speaking, stakeholder engagement, and resource allocation.
• Ability to communicate in the local language and good knowledge of the terrain are advantageous.

Application Closing Date
2nd September, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Current CV & Suitability statement (not more than 200 words indicating position and location in Microsoft Word format) to: [email protected] using the Job Title, Location and Applicant Full name (e.g. "COM01 Abuja, ADESUWA NWACHUKWU") as the subject of the mail.
And
Click here to apply online

Note

• Previous beneficiaries of CIHP’s AYP hubs in Lagos are especially encouraged to apply.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• We believe in Equal Employment Opportunity and strongly encourage qualified Locals and women to apply.
• Applications are reviewed in the order of arrival, and we reserve the right to close the advert before the term initially indicated if suitable applications are received.
• This organization does not charge any fees for submission of job applications and interviews.