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.
Technical Advisor – Prevention
Level of Effort
Full Time
Location
Abuja
Job Description
- Under the supervision of the Senior Technical Advisor – KP/HTS, S/he will lead the internalisation and dissemination of the prevention strategy and provide technical support to the CSO, Networks, Coalition Groups, relevant government/private sector partners and consortium members to develop strategic guidance for HIV prevention.
- S/He will provide technical oversight on field implementation of developed HIV prevention methods and application of job aids.
- S/He will provide technical oversight on field implementation of developed HIV prevention strategies; ensure that processes and tools for programme implementation by consortium partners are uniform in terms of contents and conformity to internal and internationally recommended standards.
- S/He will facilitate developing an enabling environment for project intervention in the various states for seamless and disruptive free programme interventions.
- Provided leadership to community- based organizations to implement an evidence- based prevention intervention in line with the national guidelines
Minimum Recruitment Standard
- Must possess a first degree in Medical/Paramedical field and/or any related discipline.
- Must possess a Master’s degree in public health or relevant field.
- Should have a minimum of Ten (10) years post NYSC experience in the areas of HIV prevention, care and support.
- Previous experience managing CDC/USAID funded projects or knowledge of US Donor funded rules and regulations will be an added advantage
- Must possess skills in coordination, supervision, strategy development and documentation.
- Must possess excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Creativity and strong analytical skills are important for this position
- Must possess strong leadership skills; be self-motivated and able to provide leadership and direction to his/her team.
- Must possess a high level of integrity and responsibility
- Proactive and self-motivated, requiring limited support, supervision and monitoring to perform.
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: mailto:[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.
