Latest Jobs at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme Ltd/Gte (ECEWS)

Position Description

• This position will support the Team Lead – Clinical Services in the management of malaria control and elimination activities through the provision of clinical services in the intervention states.
• Support in the coordination of the clinical program activities.
• Work with health care providers, local authorities, community members, and project team members to identify community-based service delivery issues that impede access to care and uptake of services.
• Support in Identifying and implementing appropriate facility and community-based strategies to address service delivery gaps.
• Support Community Service Organizations (CSOs) to establish and strengthen referral mechanisms and linkages between the communities and health facilities.
• Support in implementing strategies that address the needs of children, especially those under five years of age, and pregnant women, with respect to malaria control and elimination.
• Provide support to eligible beneficiaries to access appropriate differentiated models of care.
• Collaborate with all local stakeholders and implementing partners, especially the State Ministry of Health, to ensure that all activities conform with the requirements and regulations.
• Contribute to the development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to the control and elimination of malaria and apply these lessons to modify existing programs and improve the design of new programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MB.BS, MB.BCh or MD degree is required.
• Master’s in public health (MPH) or similar post-graduate degree (in epidemiology, public health or related fields) will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and management of malaria programming in developing countries, including Nigeria will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge and experience in delivering or providing technical assistance for the diagnosis and management of uncomplicated and complicated/severe malaria and prevention including Intermittent Preventive Treatment to pregnant women (IPTp) in accordance with the most current national protocols and guidelines.
• Familiarity with analytical tools and ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical approaches for operational work.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) in English.
• Sound interpersonal communication, persuasive communication, and presentation skills.
• Sound advocacy skills, problem-solving, and analytical ability.
• Experience working in Enugu State will be an added advantage.

Salary
Competitive.

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Position Description

• The Pharmacy Manager will be responsible for overseeing the procurement, warehousing, supply, and distribution of pharmaceutical agents relevant to the successful implementation of the Malaria Elimination Project.
• S/he will ensure the availability of quality-assured commodities for malaria control and elimination, including Long-Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets (LLINs).
• The Pharmacy Manager will be accountable for leading the design and implementation of capacity-building interventions for the project staff and partners.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
• Master’s Degree in Pharmacy / Public Health / Supply Chain Management with a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in Procurement, warehousing, distribution, logistics, and supply management.
• Familiar with donor-funded procurement, warehousing, and supply planning.
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written) in English. Knowledge of other Nigerian languages is an added asset.
• Experience working in Enugu State will be an added advantage.

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Position Description

• He/she will be responsible for the management of all medical-related waste at the health facility and community level
• Maintain oversight of all commodities utilized in the implementation of project activities.
• Ensure all waste disposal processes are in line with global best practices and environmental standards
• Develop and deploy SOPs, tools, and relevant guidelines for the safe and secure disposal of all medical-related waste and ensure healthcare workers are trained in these guidelines
• Document successes, lessons learned, and challenges in implementation as well as reports of project activities and results to the project donor, including routine quarterly and annual reports and other reporting requirements as requested.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Environmental or Medical Sciences or any other science course is required.
• A master’s degree in public health, Environmental/Medical Sciences, or any other relevant courses
• At least five (5) years of progressive experience in healthcare waste management is desired.
• Previous experience in the preparation of technical instruments for sage healthcare waste management is an added advantage.
• Experience in developing training manuals or other training documents for programs/projects funded by multilateral agencies on hazardous healthcare waste management
• Working experience in Nigeria or other developing countries.
• Ability to cooperate and interact with stakeholders including facilitating meetings and workshops.
• Experience working in Enugu State will be an added advantage.

Salary
Competitive.

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Position Description

• Under the supervision of the Project Director, the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) Manager will be responsible for overseeing the management and resolution of grievances received from community members, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders related to the Malaria project in the State.
• S/he will be responsible for ensuring that all grievances are handled in a timely, fair, and effective manner and that feedback is provided to the relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate the grievance redress mechanism of the program.
• Establish/adapt/adapt a grievance mechanism, process, or procedure to receive concerns and complaints and allow stakeholders and beneficiaries to denounce the shortcomings in the program implementation.
• Prompt analysis/review of concerns/complaints and dissemination/utilization of findings to generate strong support and stakeholder/beneficiary engagement.
• Follow up concerns/complaints until adequately resolved/redressed.
• Work in close collaboration with the NMEP, SMEP, other stakeholders, and beneficiaries of the Malaria program to address all reported concerns/complaints.
• Keep the Project Leadership informed of progress, constraints, and other issues regularly and assist with identifying appropriate responses.
• Represent ECEWS at relevant forums, including meetings, conferences, etc.
• Produce weekly and monthly project updates and reports and monthly activity plans for community-based malaria interventions.
• Any other duties assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant Social Sciences or equivalent with at least 5 years of practical experience in national and/or international environmental and social safeguard assessments. A Postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding and/or experience working with government institutions in Nigeria, expertise in conflict resolution, including setting up grievance mechanisms and negotiating solutions, expertise in participatory approaches to conflict resolution, specialized in social risks and issues related to conflict management, understanding of traditional or customary means of conflict resolution and/or grievance redress mechanisms in Nigeria.
• Understanding of World Bank operational policies and grievance redress guidelines, legislative processes, and legal systems of Nigeria
• Experience in high-level legal analysis through different legal analytical frameworks, policy and socio-economic analysis, social and environment assessment, and the application of safeguards policies.
• Experience working in Enugu State will be an added advantage.

Salary
Competitive.

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Job Description

• The Finance & Administration Manager will be responsible for all financial and administrative aspects of the project. 
• These include project administration, financial reporting, financial accounting, and budget management ensuring good value for money is achieved on the project.
• They will ensure compliance with the project of both the donor regulations and ECEWS policies and processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (Accounting professional qualification is essential) with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in a bi-lateral or multi-lateral agency-financed project in Nigeria (or an African country).
• Knowledge and expertise in the field of project preparation, commercial negotiations, financial management, internal controls/systems development, accounting, auditing, and reporting.
• The ability to solve problems efficaciously by exercising good judgment is an added advantage.
• Experience working in Enugu State will be an added advantage.

Salary
Competitive.

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Position Description
This position will be responsible for the provision of malaria control and elimination activities in the intervention states.

• Coordinate the clinical service activities on the project.
• Identify and implement appropriate facility and community-based strategies to address service delivery gaps.
• Implement strategies that address the needs of children, especially those under five years of age, and pregnant women, with respect to malaria control and elimination.
• Provide support to eligible beneficiaries to access appropriate differentiated models of care.
• Collaborate with all local stakeholders and implementing partners; especially the State Ministry of Health, to align activities with national and state requirements and regulations.
• Document successes, lessons learned, and challenges in implementation as well as reports of project activities and results to the project donor, including routine quarterly and annual reports and other reporting requirements as requested.
• Work with health care providers, local authorities, community members, and project team members to identify community-based service delivery issues that impede access to care and uptake of services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MB.BS, MB.BCh or MD degree is required.
• A master’s degree or its equivalent in a relevant discipline (Public Health / Epidemiology / Medicine / Nursing / Parasitology / Tropical medicine) is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and management of malaria programming in developing countries including Nigeria. Experience in African countries is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge and experience in delivering or providing technical assistance for the diagnosis and management of uncomplicated and complicated/severe malaria and prevention including Intermittent Preventive Treatment to pregnant women (IPTp) in accordance with the most current national protocols.
• Familiarity with analytical tools and ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical approaches for operational work.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) in English.
• Proficient in the use of DHIS2, and Microsoft 365 applications, including MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Team leadership skills and ability to mobilize teams.
• Experience working in Enugu State will be an added advantage.

Salary
Competitive.

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Position Description

• Under the supervision of the Project Director, He/She will ensure high-quality Malaria prevention and control services.
• He/ She will collaborate closely with the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) and other relevant stakeholders while leading the day-to-day implementation of all malaria prevention and control strategies at health facilities and providing guidance for program implementation according to the national guidelines and policies.
• Provide technical assistance for delivering community-based malaria interventions and social and behavioral change communication strategies to strengthen malaria prevention and control activities.
• Provide technical support, including capacity building to State and National Malaria Elimination Program staff and existing Project staff in improving malaria prevention and control services.
• Facilitate the provision of community-based activities to accelerate the elimination of malaria in the state.
• Ensure effective supervision of all project activities geared towards community-level management of malaria
• Support Community Service Organisations (CSOs) establish and strengthen referral mechanisms and linkages between the communities and health facilities.
• Coordinate with the NMEP, SMEP, and other stakeholders to assess capacity-building needs for implementing community-based malaria prevention and control interventions and identify suitable opportunities to deploy appropriate resources to meet these needs.
• Work in close collaboration with the FMOH, SMOH, LMCU, NMEP, SMEP, and other stakeholders on the identification of technical assistance required to achieve the expected outcomes for the Malaria Grant Project.
• Performance/progress reports and updates to the Project Leadership.
• Represent ECEWS and present reports to relevant stakeholders through meetings and conferences.
• Develop monthly activity plans for community-based malaria interventions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (public health/epidemiology/ medicine/nursing/parasitology/tropical medicine) with a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and management of malaria programming in developing countries including Nigeria. Experience in African countries will be an added advantage.
• Deep experience with community-based approaches for prevention and control including behavior change communication in accordance with the most current national protocols.
• Familiarity with analytical tools and ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical approaches for operational work; and
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) in English. Knowledge of other Nigerian languages will be an asset.
• Experience working in Enugu State will be an added advantage.

Salary
Competitive.