Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme Job Vacancies in Nigeria, March 2015

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Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme Ltd/Gte (ECEWS) is a leading indigenous non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to qualitative healthcare, Education and Economic strengthening services in Nigeria.


Our staff includes expert in health, Education, Social works, youth, Civil Society and research. Our LOCATE project; a CDC/PEPFAR HIV prevention, care and treatment program is currently seeking qualified candidates for the vacant position:

Job Title: Community Care Officer

Location: Ebonyi

Overall Job Function

• Under the supervision of the State Progress Manager, the Community Care Officer will collaborate with relevant stakeholders and mobilize communities to enhance the implementation and sustainability of ECEWS Locate Project.
• She/he will also coordinate, collaborate and implement formal and informal agreements and subcontracts that support HIV/AIDS care and treatment, TB, Malaria, reproductive health and other emerging chronic health challenges and facilitate the rapid rollout of intervention programs in ECEWS supported sites.
• The incumbent is responsible for the coordination of established networks and communication of the program in supported sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor Community based organizations(CBOs)to implement network activity in communities in accordance with sub-contract work-plan
• Meet with government partners and community stakeholders for the purpose of establishing and promoting community empowerment programs that support HIV care treatment in each site.
• Oversee and supervise the work of CBO's community volunteer, lay counsellors, adherence counsellors, peer services coordinator and other staff as assigned by ECEWS program.
• Facilitates entry into communities through advocacy and ground braking activities.
• Mobilize communities to support ECEWS program implementation and sustainability
• Mobilize communities to participate and promote abstinence, being faithful to a partner and other prevention messages, men taking action and OVC services in the communities.
• Maintain good working relation with relevant government/community, focal persons for the implementation of community care activities,
• Displays concern and initiative for rapid rollout oft ECEWS LOCATE project at the community level.
• Observes and supports clinic policies and procedures and develops method of providing services that are consistent with those policies and procedures and the National HIV Plan.
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Science/Social Sciences or related field.
• Knowledge and experience in the design, implementation and management of HIV/AIDS program preferred.
• At least one year supervisory experience and two years post-graduate experience in community mobilization and community development.
• Medium- level computer skills in MS Excel, Aceess, PowerPoint and Office.
• Ability to speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand information and ideas as presented verbally.

Remuneration

• The position advertised is full time. ECEWS has a competitive compensation package.

Job Title: Motor Vehicle Officer
Location: Abuja
Overall Job Function

• The position provides reliable and secure driving services to the project team.
• The incumbent will ensure proper use of vehicle and ensure day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle.
• The incumbent projects a professional company image through interaction, appearance and attitude.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by:

• Driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items.
• Meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.
• Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
• Provide other project related support assistance as may be assigned Supervisor

Qualification

• Minimum relevant qualification from secondary academic institution.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and telephone protocol is an added advantage, a previous experience in conducting liaison work with government and international agencies and NGOs, a Minimum of 3 years' work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.

Remuneration

• The position advertised is full time. ECEWS has a competitive compensation package.

Method of Application
Interested candidates may submit a one page capability statement and an updated resume as a single document(with full name as the title of the document) to: [email protected] with position and location clearly stated as subject of the email.

Note: ECEWS is an equal opportunity employer, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline 20th March, 2015.

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