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 is implementing a US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded project aimed at Delivering Comprehensive and Sustainable HIV/AIDS Clinical and Community Services to achieve HIV epidemic control in sub-National units of Delta, Osun and Ekiti States in Nigeria under PEPFAR and the Accelerating Control for HIV Epidemic Project (ACE) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Akwa Ibom & Cross River States targeted at achieving epidemic control thereby reducing transmission and improving the quality of life of those living with HIV.
Associate Director – Clinical services
Level of Effort
Full Time
Location
Abuja
Job Description
- Take lead to harmonize and ensure coherence of project strategies for the following project areas: Basic Adult and Pediatric Clinical Care, TB/HIV joint care, PMTCT, Adult and Pediatric ART, and Laboratory services.
- Coordinate the work of the advisors 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 project staff, mainstreaming quality in all technical program areas. Therefore ensure SOPs are available and are being used/applied by all Project program staff and health workers at service-delivery points.
- Design and institute a system for continuous quality improvement 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.
- Coordinate with the DPD/PD 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.
- Any other duties as assigned.
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 position providing technical assistance/ training to health facility clinical staff, institutions, or NGOs in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care.
- Experience working in a USAID/USG/ PEPFAR environment.
- 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.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume and a one-page cover letter as one (1) MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to Human Resources Unit through this email address: [email protected]
APPLICATION MUST EXPLICITLY STATE YOUR FULL NAMES, THE POSITION OF
INTEREST WITH PREFERED LOCATION as the subject of the email.
Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers.
Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply. ECEWS has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)
ECEWS does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
