By Tony Okafor, Awka
The Anambra State Government has announced plans to recruit 250 healthcare workers, comprising 200 Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) and 50 midwives, to strengthen primary healthcare delivery across the state.
The recruitment, announced by the Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ASPHCDA), is aimed at improving healthcare services in primary healthcare facilities, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
In a recruitment notice dated November 11, 2026, and signed by the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Dr Chizoba Prisca Ezeasor, the agency invited applications from suitably qualified and interested persons for the available positions.
According to the notice, applicants must possess relevant professional qualifications, registration certificates and valid practising licences required for their respective positions.
It added that successful applicants must be willing to reside within the communities where their assigned primary healthcare facilities are located.
The agency stated that the engagement would initially be for one year, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and the agency’s requirements.
It also encouraged retired but not tired qualified health workers with relevant professional experience to apply, while stressing the need for applicants to demonstrate commitment to community-based healthcare delivery.
Interested applicants are required to submit formal application letters addressed to the Executive Secretary of the agency in Awka, clearly indicating whether they are applying for the position of Community Health Extension Worker or midwife.
Applicants are also expected to attach copies of their academic and professional qualifications, valid practising licences and curriculum vitae.
The agency directed that applications be submitted to its office in Awka on or before Friday, November 20, 2026.
The recruitment is part of efforts to strengthen manpower capacity in primary healthcare facilities and improve access to essential health services across Anambra State.
