Background

The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-for-profit organization that promotes access to Qualitative Healthcare, Education and Economic Strengthening Opportunities for all Nigerians. With its headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and a corporate office in Abuja, ECEWS has presence in 17 States across the South-South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria with a strong client portfolio with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Global Fund to fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), The United Nations office of Projects, World Bank & Federal Government of Nigeria. Since its founding in 2001, ECEWS has built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators which has earned her a solid reputation among its funders and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Job Description

• The incumbent will take lead in design, implementation and monitoring of evidence-based strategies for the following project areas: Adult and Pediatric Clinical Care, TB/HIV joint care, PMTCT, Adult and Pediatric ART, non-communicable diseases and others.
• Coordinate the work of the Senior advisors and state teams to ensure that project plans, HIV/AIDS services and technical field operations are carried out consistent with the national and international standards.
• Nurture a “quality mindset” among all unit staff, mainstreaming quality in all clinical program areas, therefore, ensure SOPs are available and are being used/applied by staff and health workers at service-delivery points.
• Design and institute a system for continuous quality improvement in collaboration with other units, through periodic quality assessments, technical supervision, continuous professional development for health workforce etc.
• Design and follow through the implementation of a capacity building strategy for project staff and the health workforce at supported facilities in provision of quality clinical HIV/AIDS care.
• Lead and institute a system for continuous scientific writing and publication among project staff and other critical stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the Director of Clinicals in strategy development and planning of project implementation.
• Represent ECEWS and liaise regularly with the National HIV/AIDS stakeholders to bring their experiences to bear on project work while also sharing project experiences to influence practice.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Post-graduate degree (MPH, MD, MPA, Med. or other relevant degree) with at least 10 (10) years’ experience in the public and/or private health sectors.
• Demonstrable capacity to establish quality assurance programs for HIV/AIDS
• Evidence of continuous professional development, being current on issues and innovation
• Minimum of four years’ experience in a senior leadership position providing technical and programmatic support to senior level staff and other stakeholders in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care.
• Experience working in a USG/ PEPFAR funded HIV program.
• Ability to work well with other members of the team and to contribute to compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal English-language communication skills.
• Frequent local travel in Nigeria and familiarity with varied geographic, ethnic, and cultural environments.

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