Senior Technical Advisor - MNCH

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 - MNCH

Location: Akwa Ibom

Employment Type: Full-time Reporting line: Compliance Officer

Job Description

What you will do in this role Provide technical leadership for the implementation of MNCH programming. Drive the integration of MNCH with HIV, TB and Malaria services, including PMTCT, malaria in pregnancy and pediatric case finding. Support the development and roll-out of MNCH SOPs, guidelines and quality improvement tools. Supervise and mentor state MNCH technical staff, and support state teams to strengthen service quality at facility and community levels. Work with State Ministries of Health and Primary Health Care Boards to build capacity and ownership of MNCH services. Monitor MNCH performance indicators with the SI team, and lead data reviews and corrective actions. Represent the project in state MNCH technical working groups, and in national forums as delegated. Contribute to MNCH technical reports and proposal development. Reporting line: Associate Director - MNCH Minimum Recruitment Standard Qualifications and experience we look for A First Degree in Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, or a related health field; a Master’s Degree in Public Health is required. At least eight (8) years of experience in MNCH programming, with a minimum of five (5) years in a technical leadership role. Strong knowledge of national MNCH guidelines and donor-funded programming. Strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills. High level of integrity and professional maturity.