NutriVax Research Manager at the Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)

The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) is an independent humanitarian medical NGO that was created in 2009 by professionals of humanitarian medicine. ALIMA’s mission is to provide medical care in emergency situations or medical catastrophes.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: NutriVax Research Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full Time

Details

• The project is developed and implemented by the CORAL platform (Clinical and Operational Research Alliance).
• The CORAL platform was created in 2016 by ALIMA, INSERM (French National Institute for Health Research) and PAC-CI (a research center in Cote D’Ivoire) following their collaboration in the response to the Ebola Virus Disease epidemic in Guinea.
• The aim of this platform is to combine research and humanitarian action in order to improve the quality of care delivered to populations in crisis and reduce mortality.
• The CORAL platform carries out research projects on both emerging infectious diseases and mother and child health. The Mother and Child Health Unit focuses on prevention and care of acute malnutrition as well as pediatric and maternal health.

Post Typology Functional And Hierarchical Links:

• You report to the Project Coordinator
• You interact with the International clinical research associate, the IT department from the CORAL team, ALIMA’s medical coordinator and ALIMA’s nutrition advisor

Mission and Main Activities

• The Nutrivax Research Manager is responsible for coordinating the implementation and smooth running of the study until its completion, in collaboration with the entire ALIMA operational team (medical, logistical, administrative) at the study site, and with the international research team. He/she participates in the design and implementation of ancillary studies at his/her site.
• Preparation and implementation of the study in Nigeria
• Study follow-up
• Reporting and representation
• Support the implementation of ancillary studies

Protection of Beneficiaries and Community Members
Level 3: 

• The incumbent is responsible for the application of HR processes and may be required to conduct field visits. He/She may therefore be in contact with children and/or vulnerable adults.
• Therefore, a criminal record check or the presentation of a certificate of good conduct will be required. In situations where the impossibility of providing a criminal record or a certificate of good conduct is established, a declaration on honor will be requested.

Experience and Skills

• You have a Medical Diploma health, Master's Degree in Public Health or Epidemiology.
• You have experience on a research project or in implementing surveys, previous experience in implementing an SQ-LNS supplementation program is an asset.
• You have experience in degraded security contexts and emergency contexts and previous experience in conducting studies and research in a similar context.
• You have Good communication skills and the ability to analyze context and understand medical and humanitarian issues.

Language:

• A strong command of both spoken and written English is essential for this position.

Application Closing Date
1st August, 2024.