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.
Senior Technical Advisor – PMTCT & Pediatrics/Adolescent
Level of Effort
Full Time
Location
Abuja
Job Description
- The Job holder will be responsible for providing technical coordination and support to all HIVrelated prevention, care and treatment activities for children, adolescent, pregnant and breastfeeding women including viral load scale up as well as viral suppression strategies, treatment optimization and monitoring/management of treatment failure.
- This role is also responsible for rolling out differentiated service delivery models, PMTCT and pediatric/adolescent care SOPs as per the national and international standards, monitoring and documenting best practices and participating relevant technical working group meetings.
- Working jointly with the HTS team, support PITC and index client testing to reach all children
- Ensure timely linkage of all positive children to ART
- Ensure ART infected children are retained on ART
- Ensure all eligible children have updated viral load as per national guidelines
- Ensure viral suppression among children on ART.
- Support quality implementation of pediatric DSD models including family model clinic (FMC), mother-baby pair (MBP) clinic and pediatric specific clinics
- Conduct ongoing mapping on ARV optimization need and support facility teams to transition children to efficacious regimen (LPV/r and DTG).
- Support transition of children to adolescent care.
- Ensure increased ANC uptake through demand creation and partner involvement.
- Support facilities to test and Identify HIV positive mothers and put them all on lifelong ART
- Provide technical strategy on routine and timely viral load testing for PMTCT mothers as well as viral suppression
- Ensure mothers and the infants are retained in care
- Coordinate strategies for early infant diagnosis, infant prophylaxis and prompt ART for positive infants.
- Capacity build facility teams to conduct and report on HEI and maternal cohort analysis.
- Train healthcare providers on quality pediatric and PMTCT care
- Conduct supportive supervision to supported sites
- Coordinate cervical cancer prevention activities
- Provide timely updates for the quarterly program performance review and share mitigation for underperforming areas
- Monthly reporting, feedback and data use on key pediatric indicators and PMTCT indicators.
- Participate in development of strategic tools (SOPs, TORs, package of care) to guide pediatric and PMTCT programming.
- Participate in National and State TWG/stakeholder meetings.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Minimum Recruitment Standard
- Medical Degree (MBBS)
- Master of Public Health (MPH); Master of Sciences Epidemiology (MSc) or equivalent is compulsory.
- Strong experience in providing mentorship and technical assistance.
- Self-motivated and demonstrated success in building effective programs in resource-limited settings.
- At least ten (10) years of proven experience in design, implementation and coordination of HIV and TB-project in resource limited settings.
- Extensive clinical experience in care of HIV infected adults, pregnant and breastfeeding women in resource limited settings.
- Excellent oral and report writing and presentation skills. Proven ability to write high quality scientific/management documents
- Excellent collaboration and partnering skills in a team environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while working as part of a team
- Good problem-solving skills
- Software Applications: Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
- Communication and Influencing Skills: Proven ability to influence others through diplomacy and proven oral and written communication skills.
- Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
- Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-pace environment.
- Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrix organization.
- Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidentiality on work related matters
- Communication: Advanced oral and written communication skills using different forms of media. Ability to translate complex concepts to individuals at all levels.
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.
