Job Opportunities at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme Ltd/Gte (ECEWS)

Reporting & Supervision: The position reports to the Deputy Project Director/ Technical Lead. The position has a dotted line reporting relationship to the Project Director/ Program Management Lead. The position regularly interacts with leads of all program management units like Finance, HR, PSM, Laboratory, Logistics, KP, M&E and Admin as well. 

 Overall Job Function:

Incumbent is the STO PCT and will be responsible for coordinating staff program activities in meeting program objectives, drawing plans and overseeing the implementation of the TB/HIV prevention, care and Treatment service delivery in line with the GF, GON and M&E national plans on TB/HIV prevention, care and Treatment in Ebonyi States as well as Edo, Imo, Enugu One Stop Shops. The incumbent will produce monthly, quarterly, semester and annual program reports based on agreed indicators that will guide decision making and program implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Incumbent will be responsible for providing support in developing and managing health programs that maximize development results and impact, coordinating and managing the technical services essential to the functioning and effective implementation of all programmatic activities across the 4 states in either zones, ensure that the systems (people, policies, processes and tools) that are necessary to play those roles exist and are fully operational, Providing  technical assistance to supported facilities in establishing protocols for HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment and other health services that are consistent with national guidelines.

• Serves as a resource to the organization in the evaluation of ongoing programs and in subsequent development of new and/or expanded programs for the care and treatment of HIV/AIDS and other health interventions.
• Provide direct supervision to service delivery specialists including TB/HIV/AIDS Clinical/ Technical Officers, Prevention Program Officers, all Laboratory activities, Pharmaceutical logistics in all ART, TB/HIV PMTCT/KP technical activities geared at TB/HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment in supported states.
• Provides direct technical assistance, as directed by the Deputy Project Director/ Technical Lead to supported health care facilities; such assistance might include training of staff, information system development/improvement, facilitation of community linkages, patient flow analysis, improvement of adherence support systems, development or improvement of referral systems.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Program staff, working closely with the HQ program management units such as finance, HR, Admin and PSM units for the position, key measures of success are the achievement of the projects conducted by Clinical Specialists, as well as growth supported through the expansion of program portfolio.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 Requirements

• Degree in Medicine, Public Health or a related field; or a Master’s degree or equivalent in public health or related fields will be an added advantage.
• At least 7 years’ post NYSC experience in developing country health care programs or program support function 3 – 5 years of which must be within an international NGO
• Knowledge of the policies, regulations, reporting formats, and cultures of principal donors, including Global Fund, USAID, EC, DFID, CDC/PEPFAR, and others
• Extensive clinical experience in care and treatment of HIV/AIDS patients
• Demonstrated experience in non-profit sector in a program management role
• Ability to lead teams and promote cross learning
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and make reasoned judgments in a timely fashion committing to a course of action without undue delay or prevarication
• Experience of dealing with difficult and sensitive situations in a professional manner.

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NUMBER OF PERSONS: 3 (1 per location)

POSITION LOCATION: Ebonyi State, Imo State, Edo – (DIC UROMI LGA)

Position Summary:

• Set up, arrange or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders or scaffolding to prepare facilities for meetings.
• Clean and restore building interiors damaged by fire, smoke, or water using commercial cleaning equipment
• Move heavy furniture, equipment or supplies
• Clean equipment such as glassware or metal instruments, using solvents, brushes, rags or power cleaning equipment
• Clean windows, glass partitions or mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping and scrubbing
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
• Gather and empty trash
• Empty specialist waste bins and containers and remove to appropriate processing point in accordance with guidance and instructions provided.
• Follow procedures in Bio-medical waste segregation
• Also other duties within the scope of the job title

Requirement:

• Basic Knowledge of HIV and AIDS
• Team player with good interpersonal relationships and tolerance to socio-cultural differences.
• Efficient and effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Literate in both English language and local dialect.
• Must be based in advertised locations.
• Must have experience in similar positions

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Reporting & Supervision: This position reports to the Monitoring & Evaluation Manager. The position also has a dotted line reporting to the Senior Technical Officer. The position will interact regularly with the senior program officer, facility staff and other program implementation team.

Overall Job Function:

Achievement of GF project depend largely on periodic reporting of complete, accurate, excellent and timely program service statistics to GF, state governments and other stakeholders. Therefore, he or she will guide the drive to achieve set targets through establishment of effective program Monitoring and Evaluation systems at all supported entities in the state.

 Duties and Responsibilities

• The incumbent provides technical leadership in the planning and implementation of program Monitoring and Evaluation activities in the state.
• Develop a proficient M&E system that is able to produce reliable data for effective decision making and reporting.
• Provide technical support to the state M&E Associates and Data entry officers in carrying out their essential duties and responsibilities.
• Build the capacity of Health care workers through routine on site mentoring and supportive supervisory visits on proper documentation and reporting system using appropriate national/GF tools for effective patient monitoring and management.
• Establish or/and strengthen the implementation and use of electronic medical record for patient management in supported comprehensive sites.
• Create a mechanism for timely reporting of service statistics across all supported entities in the state
• Provide technical Support to supported sites to conduct routine  data validation activities including  data Quality Assessments using national/ GF tools  
• Collaborate with the GON to achieve the three in one principle which is working with local implementing partners, government of Nigeria and State program staff to ensure that program monitoring and evaluation activities are appropriate for program tracking in the state.
• Provide lead in tracking facility and state based performance/achievement through monthly data review meetings with state office program officers.
• Build the capacity of health care workers in routine use of data generated from their sites in other to strengthen ownership of data in all GF project supported entities.
• Participate in annual project reviews and planning for the next fiscal reports.
• Identify best practices for knowledge sharing among supported facilities.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the State Program Manager and the central M&E Manager

 Requirements

• Minimum of HND (Medical Records) or Bachelor Degree.
• At least 2 years’ post NYSC experience in developing country health care programs or program support function 2 years of which must be within an international NGO or equivalent
• Experience working in the M&E, Research or Computer fields will be an added advantage
• Skills using MS Excel, MS Access, SPSS and/or SAS and Epi-Info highly desirable but not necessary as trainings will be provided
• Strong data management and analysis skills
• Hands on experience in the use of computer (Word processing, Excel, and database programs).
• Knowledge of and experience in spreadsheet and database management work.
• Good communication and reporting skills including proficiency in both written and spoken English.

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NUMBER OF PERSONS: 2

POSITION LOCATION: Ebonyi State and Imo State (1 PER LOCATION)

Reporting & Supervision: This position reports to the OSS Clinician in respective States.

Overall Job Function:

• Provide comprehensive triage (in-clinic and/or mobile) and clinical assessment service to clients resulting in safe and appropriate clinical decisions that reflect their healthcare needs.
• Facilitate the triage process using clinical knowledge and appropriate interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and understanding
• Initiate appropriate nursing interventions (e.g. first aid and emergency interventions) to improve client outcomes and secure the safety of clients and clinic staff
• Make recommendations for care utilizing approved SOPs and protocols
• Ensure continuous reassessment and management of clients who remain in the waiting room commensurate with their condition and time frames determined by the assigned care category
• Schedule client appointments for routine or follow up care and treatment
• Where referrals for other healthcare services are necessary, support arrangements for the appropriate service via the appropriate referral system
• Provide accurate healthcare information and self-care/health improvement advice to meet the holistic and therapeutic requirements of the client
• Provide appropriate education to clients regarding medical terms and procedures
• Act as the client advocate during the assessment process, identifying potential risk factors for clients (including GBV and other welfare issues) for referrals the appropriate service following agreed processes.
• Deal professionally and sensitively with highly personal, delicate, confidential and sometimes complex issues
• Create new medical records including clients’ demographic information and other relevant parameters
• Maintain master client index by completing assigned sections of daily audit trail; correct and communicate problems according to established procedures
• Document accurate and concise clinical summary that outlines reasons for visit, decisions reached, relevant client history and follow up appointments with timescale given to client.
• Monitor and report weekly enrolment
• Maintain records availability by processing files into the department; using file mark-off procedures; facilitating file location activities.
• Retrieve medical records by following file-out procedures
• Deliver files to assigned areas of the hospital by following established routing procedures including computerized/automated file sharing
• Maintain accurate computerized and paper triaged assessment records
• Maintains quality results by following data SOP.
• Maintain client confidence by keeping client records information confidential.
• Serve and protect the clinic by adhering to professional standards, clinic policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements
• Track file-out procedures and document reasons files cannot be retrieved for statistical and follow-up purposes.
• Keep health care providers informed by communicating availability or unavailability of the record.
• Maintain continuity of work operations by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
• Support the monitoring and reporting of medication errors, suspected adverse reactions to medicines, and other medication-related events
• Actively participate in identifying Health and Safety risk issues
• Participate in quality improvement through ongoing involvement in internal and external clinic quality assurance processes
• Participate in research processes to audit and evaluate triage practices
• Provide support to the Strategic Information (SI) unit to conduct research (qualitative and quantitative) surveys on service delivery outcomes for HIV prevention, care and treatment.
• Ensure timely submission of quality reports to the Head Quarters on monthly and quarterly basis or as required.
• Support the development of budgets and work plans, as appropriate, for clinical services in the state.
• Support the accountability process in compliance with FHI 360 GF financial rules and regulations
• Carry out any assignment as may be decided by the PR/SR

Requirements

• Degree in Nursing/Midwifery and A degree in Public Health is an added advantage
• Robust clinical experience in HIV/AIDS care and treatment
• Experience in providing Key Population services and or comprehensive Reproductive Health services (2years + preferable)
• Excellent grasp of clinical issues and current literature in HIV/AIDS and SRH
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• KP Experience will be an added advantage.

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Location:  Osun State (4 positions – Iwo, Ile-Ife, Ilesha and Ikire)

Job Summary: The candidate must be domiciled in the state and be conversant with the terrain. S/He is expected to build the capacity of frontline Healthcare workers to provide quality HIV clinical services offered as part of a comprehensive package of care in both public and private facilities as well as in communities.

 Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site clinical training to health care workers on HIV treatment according to the national guidelines, including adult and pediatric ART and the treatment of tuberculosis and other opportunistic diseases.
• Provide training through clinical consultation, assisting local health care workers to identify key bottlenecks affecting patients’ access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and helping them with direct patient care as needed
• Provide continuous medical education (CME), which may include didactic training sessions to health professionals, as needed. All training will be in accordance with the national guidelines.
• Provide health worker capacity building sessions using various methodologies (including use of project ECHO, low bandwidth video conferencing).
• Assist as requested with facilitating sessions on the weekly ECHO video-conferencing sessions with health workers from various sites in the states
• Develop standard operating procedures for the provision of HIV clinical care at the health facility in collaboration with the Ministry of health and other stakeholders. This may include troubleshooting problems with the patient flow, tracking defaulters, or clarifying referral pathways by developing appropriate algorithms
• Submit a monthly report on training and technical assistance activities, as well as findings and recommendations for strengthening services in the health facility and compliance with the national treatment guidelines
• Perform other duties related to clinical mentoring as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a degree in Medical Sciences (MBBS or equivalent). Post graduate qualification/Masters level training in Public Health, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics or Obstetrics will be an advantage.
• Must be registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
• At least 2-3 years’ experience with clinical HIV and AIDS care, including the provision of antiretroviral therapy (ART)
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience with program planning, assessment, and implementation of HIV clinical care program. Experience in the provision of HIV clinical training
• Previous experience in HIV-related operational research is an advantage
• Good knowledge of current trends (national and international) in HIV clinical care and service delivery
• Experience in coordinating multi-disciplinary HIV clinical teams for effective service delivery – Must reside in Osun state and be familiar with the terrain

Required Competencies/Skills:

• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring ability
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of different backgrounds – Ability to apply problem-solving skills to ongoing challenge.
• Strong organizing, planning, and prioritizing skills
• Sensitivity to different cultural working environments
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, and write reports
• Capacity to operate both as a team player in large diverse teams as well as individually.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Proficiency in the computers and software/applications such as presentation software, spreadsheets, and video conferencing.

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Position Summary:

• Support clients to access all community services including HIV care, treatment and support services, STI screening and PrEP.
• Support community-level ARV refill along the differentiated model of care.
• Elicit and document PNS of all HIV positive index KPs
• Ensures HTS are provided for all eligible contacts of index clients
• Ensures enrolment and initiation of ART for all positive contacts of index clients
• In liaison with the adherence counselor, ensures regular monitoring of treatment adherence, community tracking of defaulters / lost to follow up clients and facilitate their return to care.
• Provides treatment education, adherence counselling and peer support to assigned clients at health facilities and community following the adherence support schedule.
• Facilitates active referrals of clients to treatment through escort services.
• Reports and refer clients with adverse drug reaction appropriately.
• In liaison with the adherence counsellor, maintains a log of all assigned clients contacts (descriptive addresses and phone numbers) and keeps comprehensive records of clinic appointments and interventions carried out to support them on retention.
• Supports documentation of interventions in adherence services, monitoring and tracking tools for general and priority population.
• Sensitize clients on the differentiated refills for stable clients.
• Maintain confidentiality, respect privacy, and preserve the clients’ routine and independence as much as possible.

Requirement:

• Basic Knowledge of HIV and AIDS
• Team player with good interpersonal relationships and tolerance to socio-cultural differences.
• Efficient and effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively and adhere to timelines.
• Literate in both English language and local dialect.
• Must be a KP member preferably MSM, FSW PWID & TG
• Must be based in advertised location.
• Must have experience in similar positions (1-2years)

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Location:  Ekiti State (2 positions)

Job Summary: The candidate must be domiciled in the state and be conversant with the terrain. S/He is expected to build the capacity of frontline Healthcare workers to provide quality HIV clinical services offered as part of a comprehensive package of care in both public and private facilities as well as in communities.

 Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site clinical training to health care workers on HIV treatment according to the national guidelines, including adult and pediatric ART and the treatment of tuberculosis and other opportunistic diseases.
• Provide training through clinical consultation, assisting local health care workers to identify key bottlenecks affecting patients’ access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and helping them with direct patient care as needed
• Provide continuous medical education (CME), which may include didactic training sessions to health professionals, as needed. All training will be in accordance with the national guidelines.
• Provide health worker capacity building sessions using various methodologies (including use of project ECHO, low bandwidth video conferencing).
• Assist as requested with facilitating sessions on the weekly ECHO video-conferencing sessions with health workers from various sites in the states
• Develop standard operating procedures for the provision of HIV clinical care at the health facility in collaboration with the Ministry of health and other stakeholders. This may include troubleshooting problems with the patient flow, tracking defaulters, or clarifying referral pathways by developing appropriate algorithms
• Submit a monthly report on training and technical assistance activities, as well as findings and recommendations for strengthening services in the health facility and compliance with the national treatment guidelines
• Perform other duties related to clinical mentoring as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a degree in Medical Sciences (MBBS or equivalent). Post graduate qualification/Masters level training in Public Health, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics or Obstetrics will be an advantage.
• Must be registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria
• At least 2-3 years’ experience with clinical HIV and AIDS care, including the provision of antiretroviral therapy (ART)
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience with program planning, assessment, and implementation of HIV clinical care program. Experience in the provision of HIV clinical training
• Previous experience in HIV-related operational research is an advantage
• Good knowledge of current trends (national and international) in HIV clinical care and service delivery
• Experience in coordinating multi-disciplinary HIV clinical teams for effective service delivery

Required Competencies/Skills:

• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring ability
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of different backgrounds – Ability to apply problem-solving skills to ongoing challenge.
• Strong organizing, planning, and prioritizing skills
• Sensitivity to different cultural working environments
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, and write reports
• Capacity to operate both as a team player in large diverse teams as well as individually. – Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Proficiency in the computers and software/applications such as presentation software, spreadsheets, and video conferencing.

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Job Description

• Managing master data, including creation of dashboard, updates, and deletion. Provide quality assurance of imported data, working with quality assurance analyst if necessary.
• Commissioning and decommissioning of data sets. Processing confidential data and information according to guidelines. Helping develop reports and analysis such as visualization and dashboard using power BI or Tableau.
• Develop innovative and appropriate data visualization methods to convey key trends to a range of audiences. Identify salient data patterns, perform complex analysis and interpret trends/patterns coming from the data. Managing and designing the reporting environment, including data sources, security, and metadata.
• Supporting the data warehouse in identifying and revising reporting requirements. Supporting initiatives for data integrity and normalization. Assessing tests and implementing new or upgraded software and assisting with strategic decisions on new systems. Generating reports from single or multiple systems.
• Troubleshooting the reporting database environment and reports. Evaluating changes and updates to source production systems. Training end users on new reports and dashboards. Providing technical expertise on data storage structures, data mining, and data cleansing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• A Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics or Computer Science / IT with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a BI, data science or analyst role in an organization.
• Master’s Degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics or Computer Science/IT or other related fields with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a BI, data science or analyst role in an organization
• Knowledge of statistics, specifically experimental design, and study.
• Familiarity with common web and social tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social platform analytics).
• Experience with data analysis tools, workflows, and building dashboards using tools like Tableau.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on taking a data-focus approach
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, self-start, contribute under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Working knowledge of Google Drive, and Microsoft Office (especially Excel). Slack, Box and Basecamp is a plus
• Proficiency in using Python and/or R to perform data analysis
• Strong NumPy / PANDAS skills

Strong grasp of SQL database usage

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Job Description

• A member of the Senior Management Team, the overall purpose of the HR Manager is to contribute to the attainment of ECEWS strategic business and objectives through effective leadership and management of the HR function in the Office. The role will lead the overall HR function for ECEWS, developing HR Services from an operational and strategic perspective. The incumbent will co-ordinate HR operations ensuring that the HR function is aligned to ECEWS business and deliver sound and cost effective people management practices through continuous improvement and prioritization. The position holder will provide practical, consistent, and proactive support, direction and advice to the Senior Management Team, People Managers and all staff on HR policies, systems procedures and best practices.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Degree in Human Resources Management/ Organizational Behaviour/Business Administration or related field
• Certified member of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management or related body is an advantage
• At least 5-7 years relevant experience.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and computer (Excel and spreadsheet) skills are required.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
• Experience and good working knowledge of Donor Fund regulations is an advantage.
• Experience of HR in the not-for-profit sector is an advantage.
• A higher degree or professional qualification in HR is an advantage
• Familiarity with Nigerian Labor laws
• Verbal and written working proficiency in English.

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Job Description

• The incumbent will plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes to enhance performance, ensuring safety for personnel and equipment.
• Incumbent will be responsible for supervising the recruitment of personnel and allocation of responsibilities and office space for staff across the zones, ECEWS HQ office and Abuja office.
• Incumbent will assess staff performance and provide coaching and guidance to ensure maximum efficiency of administrative processes.
• Incumbent will maintain smooth and adequate flow of information within the company, clients and partners to facilitate robust business operations.
• Incumbent will manage schedules and deadlines, monitor inventory of office equipment and sensitive items and the purchasing of new material with attention to budgetary constraints.
• Incumbent will monitor costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation, supervise facilities servicing and maintenance activities, organize and supervise other office activities (recycling, renovations, event planning etc.)
• Incumbent will ensure operations adhere to relevant government policies, donors’ guidelines and frameworks.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisors

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or related field.
• At least 8 years’ post NYSC experience in developing country health care programs or program support function 3 years of which must be at a senior management level within an international NGO or agency
• Knowledge of the policies, regulations, reporting formats, and cultures of principal donors, including the CDC, USAID, DFID, and others
• Demonstrated experience in non-profit sector in a management role especially in USG Fund programs or equivalent
• Strong supervisory and management skills
• Successful experience leading or authoring proposals and research papers
• Ability to lead teams and promote cross learning
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and make reasoned judgments in a timely fashion. Committing to a course of action without undue delay or prevarication
• Experience of dealing with difficult and sensitive situations in a professional manner.
• Proficiency with MS packages

Familiarity with budget planning and enforcement, human resources, and customer service procedures