Deputy Director, Clinicals at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme Ltd/Gte (ECEWS)

Job Description

• The incumbent will take lead in design, implementation and monitoring of evidence-based strategies for the following project areas: Adult and Pediatric Clinical Care, TB/HIV joint care, PMTCT, Adult and Pediatric ART, non-communicable diseases and others.
• Coordinate the work of the Senior advisors and state teams 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 unit staff, mainstreaming quality in all clinical program areas, therefore, ensure SOPs are available and are being used/applied by staff and health workers at service-delivery points.
• Design and institute a system for continuous quality improvement in collaboration with other units, 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.
• Lead and institute a system for continuous scientific writing and publication among project staff and other critical stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the Director of Clinicals 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.

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 leadership position providing technical and programmatic support to senior level staff and other stakeholders in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care.
• Experience working in a USG/ PEPFAR funded HIV program.
• 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.

Salary
Competitive.