Technical Officer – Pediatrics & PMTCT at the Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS)

Job Overview :

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 (GF), 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.

Job Description

• The Technical Officer – PMTCT &Pediatrics/Adolescents is responsible for day-to-day support of the health management teams (HMT) and the health care providers in the provision of PMTCT, HIV/ AIDS care and treatment services for AYPs, pregnant and lactating women as well as their children and families
• Any other duties as performed.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• ·         BSc Nursing Officer/Higher diploma nursing/clinical medicine (RH) with 3 years of continuous HIV program implementation or diploma in nursing/clinical medicine with 5 years of continuous HIV program implementation.
• ·         Experience in establishing and sustaining working relationships with the Country’s Ministry of Health.
• ·         Significant and up to date knowledge of the current ART, PMTCT, TB/HIV, HTC guidelines, standards, tools and best practices.
• ·         Experience in HIV/AIDS care and treatment program implementation with demonstrated expertise in initiating care and treatment services in a public, faith based or private health facility.
• ·         Demonstrated experience in organizing and facilitating training in HIV /AIDS prevention, care and treatment areas.
• ·         Knowledge of PEPFAR Program reporting requirements including familiarity with the data collection and reporting tools.
• ·         Proficiency in computers.
• ·         Ability to work with limited supervision.
• ·         Excellent communication, interpersonal, report writing and analytical skills.
• ·         Dedicated team player with ability and experience to work in a multidisciplinary team.

How to Apply
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