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.

ECEWS will be collaborating with a partner to deliver a Community Health Insurance Scheme hosted in a Primary Health Centre in Rivers State.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assist in the development and implementation of strategic plans to expand the health insurance scheme within the community.
• Assist in developing and implementing capacity building plans for healthcare workers (both skilled and unskilled) to deliver effective person-centered services
• Maintain partnerships with community leaders, healthcare providers, government agencies, and donor organizations.
• Assist in conducting routine assessments of gaps in service delivery and use this information to improve the healthcare delivery system.
• Collaborate with partners and relevant stakeholders at all levels to implement strategies aimed at sustaining quality service delivery at health facilities.
• Contribute to the development of lessons learned from the implementation
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• A degree in Health Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field

Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in health insurance, community health initiatives, or a similar role.
• Proven experience in establishing and building working relationships and collaborating with relevant stakeholders (community leaders, SMOHs, HMBs, SPHCDAs, allied ministries, departments and agencies as well community leaders) for the success of programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Understanding of healthcare systems, insurance, and financial management.
• Ability to work independently, manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills with competencies in MS Office Suite required.
• Interested Candidate must be domiciled in Abonnema, Akuku-Toru LGA, Rivers State.

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