CHEW Recruitment 2026/2027: Vacancies, Application Portal and Salary

Are you a health practitioner who currently seeks to apply for ongoing CHEW recruitment 2026/2027 either at State, Federal or Private entities? This guide provides a proper breakdown on the eligibility criteria, open positions, how to apply, and salary range etc.

Important! Unlike, FRSC, Immigration Service or NPF, there is no single national central CHEW recruitment portal that accumulate vacancies across the country. Rather, candidates are to apply at individual portals of the recruiters.

Overview of CHEW Recruitment

CHEW refers to Community Health Extension Worker. These are people specifically trained and licensed to delivery top-notch primary healthcare services especially in rural areas. They’re under the regulation of the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN).

CHEWs professionals are required in almost every sphere; here are the different channels through which you can access ongoing recruitment exercise:

• State Ministries of Health and State Primary Healthcare Development Boards: State PHCDBs periodically recruits CHEWs and JCHEWs staff for primary healthcare centres across different local government areas.
• Federal and State Teaching Hospitals: Both general and specialist hospitals owned by State or Federal government do periodically conduct recruitment exercise for the intake of Community Health Extension Workers. The vacancies are usually announced via their official websites or newspapers.
• Private hospitals and clinics: Many private hospitals and clinic do accept applications for the role of CHEW via email or hard copy submission.
• Health-focused NGOs and development organisations: NGOs working on reproductive health, HIV/AIDs, maternal or child health always require great involvement with rural areas thus the need for CHEWs. This is usually a contract or programme-based terms.
• Paramilitary and security agencies: Top federal agencies in Nigeria also recruits for CHEW workers. For example, the recent recruitment exercise conducted by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) did accept CHEW certificate as one of several qualifying credentials for certain cadres.

CHEW Recruitment Opportunities in 2026

S/N	Name of Organisation	Requirements	How to Apply
1	Prestigious Consulting Group (Lagos)	CHPRBN-licensed CHEW; compassionate, experienced candidate for elderly/caregiver-focused role.	Send CV to hr@prestigiousconsultinggroup.ng
2	Fortics Lifecare Limited (Lagos)	CHPRBN-licensed CHEW; able to conduct patient assessments, record vital signs, assist with counselling and primary healthcare delivery.	Send CV to staff-success@fortics.org
3	Lily Hospitals Limited (Delta)	CHPRBN-licensed CHEW; focus on disease prevention, health promotion, and basic medical care delivery.	Send CV to recruitment@lilyhospitals.net
4	Krystal Medical Centre (Lagos)	CHPRBN-licensed, dedicated and skilled CHEW; proactive professional for general healthcare team.	Send CV to krystalmedicalcentre@gmail.com
5	Castville Solutions (Lagos)	CHEW / Pharmacy Technician / Auxiliary Nurse	Submit application online at castvillesolutions.zohorecruit.com
6	JOJE Hospital (Abuja)	CHPRBN-licensed CHEW; patient care, clinical support, health education, and community outreach duties.	Send CV to hrjojehospital@yahoo.com
7	ARFH Nigeria (Ibadan, Oyo State)	National Diploma/Certificate in CHEW; CHPRBN licence; 1–3 years’ clinical experience.	ARFH Jobs page
8	NELEX (Greenlife Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos)	NCE qualification with 2–4 years’ relevant experience.	Apply online at https://nelex.gov.ng

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Application Eligibility for CHEW Recruitment 2026

The exact requirements differ per employer but generally, these are the eligibility criteria for CHEW recruitment vacancies in Nigeria.

• Candidate applying for must be a Nigerian citizen.
• Must hold a valid practicing license from the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN).
• Must have either a National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), or recognised Certificate in Community Health Extension Work from an accredited institution.
• Candidate must have completed the mandatory one (1) year internship programme.
• Those with relevant work experience within one (1) to three (3) years have an added advantage.
• Candidate must be medically, physically and psychologically sound.
• Should be one with strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to engage with rural communities.

Note: If you are still working towards these qualifications, it is worth building your CV around your clinical postings and any community outreach experience you have gained, as employers weigh practical exposure heavily.

How to Apply for CHEW Recruitment 2026/2027

Here’s a simple guide on how to easily apply for ongoing CHEW recruitment in Nigeria.

1. Visit your State Government or PHCDB websites: If you are more interested working in the public sector then simply check your state Ministry of Health or Primary Healthcare Development Board’s official website, navigate to the careers section to see open positions for Community Health Extension Workers.
2. Check hospital career pages: Every federal teaching hospitals has their designated website, thus, visit the careers page to examine CHEW vacancies, note the requirements and applications instructions then act accordingly.
3. NGO Portal: Many NGOs like Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH), World Health Organization (WHO) Nigeria branch, Red Cross etc. do conduct periodic recruitment exercise. Visit their page regularly to get updates on open CHEW vacancies.
4. Ensure your documents are ready: Always ensure your documents are preferably scanned ready as most times, opportunities may just emerge and require you send in application via email.  

The Recruitment Process Explained

Just like most recruitment exercise in Nigeria, the intake of Community Health Extension Workers follows a structured pattern as shown below.

Step 1 – Application: Once you discover the opportunity, the first thing to do is sending in your CV, cover letter and required documents/certificates.

Step 2 – Shortlisting: The employer for example AHREF, WHO, PHCDBs etc. proceeds to review submitted application and there after releases the names of successful candidates or contact them via email and SMS.

Step 3 – Interview: Either an aptitude test will be written or oral questions shall be asked to test your communication skills, experience and suitability for the CHEW opportunities available.

Step 4 – Appointment: If you sail through the above stages, then an official appointment letter will be issued to you starting your role, job description, salary and other terms/conditions.

CHEW Salary in Nigeria (2026)

There is no central salary for CHEWs rather it varies by sector and experience level:

• Public sector: Community Health Extension Workers in government general or specialist hospitals are paid according to CONHESS salary structure based on grade levels which is determined by years of service.
• Private hospital: In private health entities, CHEWs basic salary ranges from ₦50,000 to ₦150,000 monthly at entry level. Although this is subject to your employer.
• NGO: World Health Organizations (WHO) or other similar NGOs pays CHEW around N150,000 to N300,000 monthly depending on the terms of contract, duration and tensity of project.

What is CHEW Recruitment portal for 2026 vacancies?

There is no central portal where you can submit application for Community Health Extension Workers (CHEW), rather you can visit individual websites like https://arfh-ng.org/job/chew or https://nelex.gov.ng to explore available positions.

Can I get other government jobs with CHEW certificate?

Yes, apart some hospital jobs, there are cases where federal government agencies accept CHEW certificate. Practical example is the recent FRSC recruitment.

What is the difference between CHEW and JCHEW?

A Community Health Extension Workers (CHEW) holds at least ND, HND, or full Community Health Extension Work certification and can independently carryout clinical responsibility whereas Junior Community Health Extension Workers (JCHEW) holds a lower-level certificate and works under closer supervision.

My CHPRBN licence has expired. Can I still apply for CHEW vacancies?

No. One of the major prerequisite to get employed is holding a valid license.