Senior Technical Advisor - PMTCT & Pediatrics/Adolescents at 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 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), 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 are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Technical Advisor - PMTCT & Pediatrics/Adolescents

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The Job holder will be responsible for providing technical coordination and support to all HIV-related prevention, care and treatment activities for children, adolescent, pregnant and breastfeeding women including viral load scale up as well as viral suppression strategies, treatment optimization and monitoring/management of treatment failure.
• This role is also responsible for rolling out differentiated service delivery models, PMTCT and pediatric/adolescent care SOPs as per the national and international standards, monitoring and documenting best practices and participating relevant technical working group meetings.
• Working jointly with the HTS team, support PITC and index client testing to reach all children.
• Ensure timely linkage of all positive children to ART.
• Ensure ART infected children are retained on ART.
• Ensure all eligible children have updated viral load as per national guidelines.
• Ensure viral suppression among children on ART.
• Support quality implementation of pediatric DSD models including family model clinic (FMC), mother-baby pair (MBP) clinic and pediatric specific clinics.
• Conduct ongoing mapping on ARV optimization need and support facility teams to transition children to efficacious regimen (LPV/r and DTG).
• Support transition of children to adolescent care.
• Ensure increased ANC uptake through demand creation and partner involvement.
• Support facilities to test and Identify HIV positive mothers and put them all on lifelong ART.
• Provide technical strategy on routine and timely viral load testing for PMTCT mothers as well as viral suppression.
• Ensure mothers and the infants are retained in care.
• Coordinate strategies for early infant diagnosis, infant prophylaxis, and prompt ART for positive infants.
• Capacity build facility teams to conduct and report on HEI and maternal cohort analysis.
• Train healthcare providers on quality pediatric and PMTCT care
• Conduct supportive supervision to supported sites.
• Coordinate cervical cancer prevention activities.
• Provide timely updates for the quarterly program performance review and share mitigation for underperforming areas.
• Monthly reporting, feedback, and data use on key pediatric indicators and PMTCT indicators.
• Participate in development of strategic tools (SOPs, TORs, package of care) to guide pediatric and PMTCT programming.
• Participate in National and State TWG/stakeholder meetings.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Medical Degree (MBBS)
• Master of Public Health (MPH); Master of Sciences Epidemiology (MSc) or equivalent is compulsory.
• Strong experience in providing mentorship and technical assistance.
• Self-motivated and demonstrated success in building effective programs in resource-limited settings.
• At least ten (10) years of proven experience in design, implementation and coordination of HIV and TB-project in resource limited settings.
• Extensive clinical experience in care of HIV infected adults, pregnant and breastfeeding women in resource limited settings.
• Excellent oral and report writing and presentation skills. Proven ability to write high quality scientific/management documents.
• Excellent collaboration and partnering skills in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while working as part of a team.
• Good problem-solving skills
• Software Applications: Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
• Communication and Influencing Skills: Proven ability to influence others through diplomacy and proven oral and written communication skills.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrix organization.
• Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidentiality on work related matters
• Communication: Advanced oral and written communication skills using different forms of media. Ability to translate complex concepts to individuals at all levels.

Application Closing Date
26th December, 2023.