Community Health Extension Workers Jobs at DKT International

⏲ Oct 2, 2015, 11:22 AM
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DKT INTERNATIONAL is a not-for-profit organization whose core mission is the provision of safe and affordable options for family planning and HIV prevention.
DKT INTERNATIONAL is one of the largest private providers of family planning and reproductive health products and services in the developing world.

Job Title: Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs)

DKT NIGERIA is set to recruit Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) for community based distribution and sales. We have a challenging and inspirational mission to improve the family planning and HIV/AIDS prevention in Nigeria through social marketing and promotion/ distribution of our products.

We are looking for smart, mobile, dynamic and committed female individuals to fill this position which will be located in communities within the following states: Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Kwara, Oyo, Ekiti and Ondo

Responsibilities:

Counselling on family planning to women resident in the communities and providing the appropriate contraceptive method
Selling DKT basket of products including Fiesta and Kiss condoms, Postpill and Levofem to women within the community
Community based distribution of family planning / contraceptive services and products
Visiting homes, businesses and markets within the communities and administering Sayana Press injectable contraceptives to the women

Qualification/Experience:

Must be FEMALE
Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of information about clients, staff and DKT health service business
Must be capable, energetic and mobile
The position reports to the Medical Representative covering the state
Nurses and midwives are also encouraged to apply
Must possess 2-3 years’ experience
Must possess CHEWs certificate and be registered with relevant regulatory body in Nigeria
Must reside in a community within one of the specific states listed above
Excellent communication skills