Assistant Technical Officer - HIVST at the Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS)

The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental 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.

We seek applications from qualified persons to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Technical Officer - HIVST

Location: Ebonyi
Employment Type: Full-Time
Report Line: Senior Technical Officer

Job Summary

• The incumbent will provide technical support to the KP community-based organizations (CBOs/CSOs), screening facilitators, and health workers at GF – supported facilities to implement community and facility – based HIV self – testing (HIVST) activities across the GF NAHI implementing states supported by ECEWS.
• Technical Assistance will be provided on demand creation for HIVST using Total Market Approach to screening facilitators at the community level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HIVST directed demand creation activities at both community and facility level
• Provide technical support to case managers HIVST screening facilitators on mapping of PMVs & CPs at the state & OSS level
• Coordinate and engage with the private sector (pharmacy and PPMVs) to implement the total market approach
• Monitor service uptake along the established distribution channels and lead the coordination of facility and community based HIVST for the target population of interest.
• Track project implementation at state level, ensuring availability of test kits at the service delivery points, accountability of distributed test kits and complete reporting at all levels,
• Ensure that target populations along all distribution channels are adequately reached according to the national HIV testing protocols and guidelines
• Work to establish and strengthen effective referral linkage between community outreach services and care and treatment facilities.
• Contribute to development of project strategies, & work plans
• Produce and ensure timely submission of routine program activity reports
• S/he performs any other duty as assigned by the State Team Lead & Technical Lead.

Job Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmacy or other allied Health professions with 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in HIV prevention. Relevant experience with HIVST is an added advantage.

Attributes & Experiences:

• Experience in the provision of community-based biomedical and demand creation for HIVST services among GP & KP.
• Experience implementing HIV/AIDS programs at community and facility level; familiarity and experience with GF-funded programs.
• Experience in technical capacity building of CBOs & ad hocs, on HIVST.
• Proficiency with computer.
• Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas.
• Articulate and professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency.

Remuneration
We have a competitive compensation package.

Application Closing Date
11th September, 2022.