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.
Clinical Services Associate- Adult ART & TB/HIV
Level of Effort
Full Time
Location
Delta, Ekiti & Osun State
Job Description
- The incumbent will provide support in developing and managing health programs that maximize development results and impact.
- The successful candidate will assist in the implementation of HIV/AIDS treatment and other health sector programs in Nigeria.
- He/she will provide technical support to supported facilities in establishing protocols for implement TB/HIV integration, and work in close collaboration with the Senior Clinical Services Associate ART & TB/HIV in supporting state clinical teams to implement TB/HIV treatment and allied health services that are consistent with national guidelines.
- Incumbent will have strong competences and experience in TB/HIV collaborative activities; intensify case find, TB prevention and TB in special cases- pediatrics, pregnant women and key populations.
- Any other duties as performed.
Minimum Recruitment Standard
- Degree in Medicine, Public Health or a related field; or a Master’s degree or equivalent in Public Health or related field.
- At least 2 years’ experience in providing HIV/TB acre and treatment services and skilled in providing ongoing mentoring and hands on supervision to site clinicians.
- Excellent personal communication skills, in written and verbal English, with high impact influencing and persuasive skills and able to represent the organization to donors and partners
- Good experience of using Ms. Word, Excel or applicable software related to position
- Commitment to and understanding of organization’s vision, values and principles including rightsbased/gender approaches would be expected.
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.
