The Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency (KSPHCA) has announced the opening of applications for the recruitment of new healthcare workers across the 34 Local Government Areas of the state. The recruitment is being carried out under the administration of His Excellency Malam Dikko Umar Radda PhD, in partnership with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency.
According to the official statement from the agency, the application is open to suitably qualified candidates who are interested in joining the state’s healthcare workforce. This move follows the recent approval by Governor Radda for the recruitment of 1,020 new healthcare personnel to strengthen the delivery of primary health services in Katsina State.
The available positions include Midwives, Community Midwives, Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs), Junior Community Health Extension Workers (JCHEWs), and Community-Based Health Care Workers. The Katsina State Government emphasized that this recruitment is part of ongoing efforts to improve access to quality healthcare in rural and urban communities.
Applicants must be indigenes of Katsina State with valid proof of origin. They are also required to possess relevant qualifications from recognized institutions, including Certificate in Basic Midwifery, Certificate in Community Midwifery, Diploma in Community Health Extension Work, or Certificate in Junior Community Health Extension Work.
The statement further added that, “All applicants must be registered with their respective professional regulatory bodies such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria or the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria.”
Candidates must be residents or willing to work in the local government areas they are applying for and must be ready to serve in rural locations. The agency noted that good communication skills, integrity, and a genuine passion for community service are essential qualities expected from all applicants.
Qualified candidates are to complete the application form online via the Katsina State Government recruitment portal link at forms.gle/ew2fyBij7aERVDaS9. The deadline for submission of applications is October 28, 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for screening, examination, and interviews at designated centers to be announced later.