LUTH Community Health Officers Course Admission Form 2026

Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Community Health Officers School has opened admission into its two-year Higher Diploma in Community Health programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The course is a residential programme for eligible community health personnel and training will take place at the LUTH Primary Health Care Complex in Pakoto and the LUTH main campus at Idi-Araba, Lagos.

What Is the LUTH CHO Course About?

The LUTH Community Health Officers, CHO, course is a two-year Higher Diploma in Community Health programme.

The programme is approved by the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria, CHPRBN and it is designed for candidates who already have community health training and field experience.

Where Will the CHO Programme Take Place?

The residential programme will take place at two LUTH training locations.

The locations are:

• LUTH Primary Health Care Complex, Pakoto
• LUTH main campus, Idi-Araba, Lagos

Applicants should note both locations, since the programme is stated as residential and training will be linked to the named LUTH centres.

Who Can Apply for LUTH CHO Admission?

Candidates can apply for the LUTH CHO programme if they meet one of the stated entry routes.

The entry routes are:

• Diploma in Community Health with at least two years of work experience
• Community Health Extension Workers Certificate with five years of work experience

The experience requirement will be assessed alongside the candidate's qualification, so applicants should ensure that their work history matches the route used for application.

Is CHPRBN Registration Required?

Applicants must be registered with the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria, CHPRBN.

A valid practising licence is also required and candidates should ensure that the licence details are correct before the online application is completed.

How Will Candidates Apply for LUTH CHO Admission?

Candidates will be expected to apply through the LUTH schools admission portal and click the school of interest for detailed information.

The application process is as follows:

1. Visit the LUTH schools admission portal.
2. Click the school of interest.
3. Read the admission requirements before creating an account.
4. Complete the account creation form with correct information.
5. Supply a functional email address and phone contacts.
6. Check the email address used during registration for login details.
7. Follow the payment guide sent by email.
8. Return to the portal after payment.
9. Click "Login" at the top right corner.
10. Log in with the user ID sent through email.
11. Complete the application form for the desired programme.

Applicants should use contact details they can access, since login details and payment messages will be sent through the email address supplied during registration.

How Will Payment Be Made?

After account creation, an email containing the applicant's login details will be sent to the email address provided.

The email will contain information on how payment will be made immediately or within 24 hours. Failure to make payment within that period will require the applicant to re-register.

What Happens If an Applicant Wants to Pay Immediately?

Applicants who wish to pay immediately will see a "Make payment" prompt after account creation.

The applicant will be redirected to the Remita website for payment and a Remita Retrieval Reference, RRR, code generated when the account was created will be attached. Different payment methods are supported on the Remita platform.

What Should Applicants Do After Payment?

After successful payment, applicants should return to the LUTH schools admission portal and click "Login" at the top right corner.

They will log in with the user ID sent through email, then complete the application form for the desired programme.

What Must Applicants Print After Application?

Applicants must print out their completed online application biodata in colour.

The coloured biodata form will be sent to the applicant's email after completion of the application and shortlisted candidates will be required to present it during the entrance examinations.

When Will the Application Close?

The application will close 12 weeks from the date of publication.

Candidates should complete the online process within the stated period, since the closing window is tied to the publication date of the admission notice.

How Can Applicants Contact LUTH Schools Administration?

Further enquiries should be directed to the LUTH Schools Administration Department between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on working days.

The contact phone numbers are:

• 07053736974
• 09134465288

Email enquiries may be sent to info@luth.gov.ng and schadmin@luthschools.edu.ng.

What Should Applicants Check Before Final Submission?

Applicants should confirm their qualification route, work experience and professional registration details before submitting the online form; errors may affect account access, payment tracking or admission communication.

The following items should be checked:

• Diploma in Community Health route, where applicable
• Community Health Extension Workers Certificate route, where applicable
• Required work experience
• CHPRBN registration
• Valid practising licence
• Functional email address
• Phone contacts
• Payment status
• Coloured biodata printout

Shortlisted candidates will be required to present the coloured biodata form during the entrance examinations.

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