Technical Officer - COVID 19 at the Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS)

Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading indigenous non- governmental organization that promotes access to qualitative healthcare, Education and economic strengthening opportunities for all Nigerians. Based in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State with 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 Global Fund to fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria, United States agency for international development (USAID), US CDC and The United Nations office of Projects and the World Bank. Since its founding in 2001, ECEWS has earned a solid reputation among its funders and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. The broadened scope of activities under its Global Fund (GF) Alignment HIV Grant has created the need for increased staff capacity around new and enlarged areas of focus.

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

Job Title: Technical Officer - COVID 19

Location: Ebonyi
Employment Type: Full time

Summary

• The position provides technical support, development of concept notes, tools and provide technical coordination to various cadres of health facilities.
• Assists with project implementation, design, training, support the monitoring and evaluation and provide technical support services to assigned projects of the COVID 19 program

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with the Zonal Team Lead to provide strategic directions and technical leadership.
• Work with other team members to ensure high quality, client-oriented services delivery at all supported facilities
• Spearhead the increased access and uptake of COVID-19 services amongst PLHIV in Ebonyi state
• Support the integration of COVID- 19 services into existing services in the health sector and strengthen the uptake in the community through a data driven approach
• Spearhead the creation of demand for COVID-19 vaccination amongst GP, KP and PLHIV.
• Spearhead the introduction and expansion of COVID-19 services to all supported facilities.
• Support development of concept notes, tools, and provide technical support in distribution of tools, materials, reports and interventions.
• Support the management of COVID-19 through the planning, monitoring and follow up.
• Coordinate virtual meetings, supports technical knowledge sharing meetings with key stakeholders and facilities
• Coordinate the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Take lead in monitoring and maintaining protocols, manuals, training materials and reports
• Spearheads the tracking of project indicators and analysis of project implementation.
• Take lead in development and refining of program materials such as clinical guidelines, protocols, algorithms, job aids and training materials for COVID-19 Program in the Zone and assigned states.
• Coordinates the development of technical reports, research, policies, best practices and procedure.
• Ensure the integration of all services provided to HIV clients into the routine activities of the facilities and establish effective linkages in the delivery of quality HIV services to clients with intra- and inter-facility services as well as from the Community.
• In collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation team, ensure regular review of program performance against quantitative and qualitative targets and with other team members, develop and implement strategies to address observed gaps.
• Provide mentorship, monitoring and supervision for quality COVID-19 services to health care providers in supported facilities.
• Oversee the implementation of multipoint and targeted Provider-Initiated HIV testing and Counselling Services (PITC) at supported facilities.
• Foster effective collaboration, multitasking and team spirit among staff towards achievement of targets in all thematic areas.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and work experience.

Remuneration
ECEWS has a competitive compensation package

Application Closing Date
11th September, 2022.