Senior Technical Advisor - TB & NCD 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 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 - TB & NCD

Location: Akwa Ibom
Contract type: Permanent Contract

Job Description

• Provide technical leadership in the implementation of high-quality TB/HIV and NCD interventions in the state.
• Provide technical leadership in the integration of TB/HIV and other integrated medical services in the state.
• Develop or review guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, evaluation and clinical monitoring of TB/HIV and NCD interventions.
• Maintain a high level of expertise and innovation in the delivery of TB/HIV and NCD services.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, driving data-driven decision-making and promoting best practices.
• Provide direct oversight and strategic direction to a team of technical staff focusing on TB/HIV and NCD integration, fostering their professional development and ensuring efficient program implementation.
• Lead efforts to identify and address capacity-building needs across the organization concerning TB/HIV and NCD program implementation.
• Engage with public and private sector stakeholders and donors to share and document best practices in TB/HIV and NCD program implementation in Nigeria.
• Contribute to the development of program strategies, work plans, and budgets and represent ECEWS to donors and government officials on issues of TB/HIV and NCD integration at the State.
• Contribute to the advancement of evidence-based TB/HIV and NCD interventions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MB.BS, MB.BCh or MD PLUS Master's in Public Health (MPH) or PhD, DrPH or similar post-graduate degree (in epidemiology, public health or related fields).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of large-scale HIV-related programs in resource-limited settings, with at least 1 year in a program leadership position with responsibility for PEPFAR performance objectives.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in HIV care and treatment, and excellent grasp of clinical issues and current literature in HIV treatment.
• Prior experience in training, mentoring, and supervision of multicultural facility and community-based clinical and program teams (including institutionalization of relevant review meetings at the service delivery level).
• Proven experience in establishing and building working relationships and collaborating with relevant stakeholders (SMOHs, HMBs, SPHCDAs, SACA, allied ministries, departments, and agencies as well as non-governmental sectors) for technical success and visibility of PEPFAR programs.
• Ability to work independently, manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills with competencies in MS Office Suite required.
• Ability to interact professionally in English and oversee the production of comprehensive program reports.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2024.