Alliance for International Medical Action Recruitment 2024(3 Positions)

Tasks & Responsabilities

• Participate in meetings to set up the trial (training on the protocol, procedures and GCP);
• Participate in the organisation of the study in his/her area of assignment;
• Identify and enrol eligible criteria (respect of the study’s inclusion and non-inclusion criteria);
• Obtain and accurately document informed consent for each participant;
• Respect confidentiality and good clinical practice in relation to clinical trials (anonymity of CRFs, compliance with protocol, etc.
• Verify accuracy of children anthropometric measure, vital parameters and immunization events reported in source documents and liaise with PHCC and HP health personal if needs of clarifications;
• Ensure that the tablet and application are working properly and report any problems;
• Ensure data capture in Redcap offline and synchronize tablet on daily basis;
• Ensure aggregate data collection as per protocol and SOP requirements;
• Maintain accurate records of study log and forms;
• Organize the schedule of follow up visit for all enrolled participants, and work closely with the Community workers to ensure all visit are done;
• Participate to the site Trial master file update;
• Ensure organization and storage of research document on site;
• Participate in data verification requests;
• Respond to requests for corrections under the responsibility of the clinical trial monitor;
• Identify, notify and document any adverse/severe adverse event;
• Prepare and submit daily and weekly report;
• Prepare and participate in the archiving of data at the end of the trial.

Experience and Skills

• Candidate’s qualities
• Registered Nurse with 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in the area of paediatric care or malnutrition;
• Previous experience in humanitarian or NGO context will be an asset;
• Knowledge and experience in the field of research and/or surveys;
• Computer skills (data collection software such as Kobo, RedCap, Commcare, at least a good command of Excel)
• Knowledge and experience in child health
• Respect for hierarchy
• Team spirit
• Organisational skills
• Rigour and precision
• Working under pressure
• Scientific ethics
• Good interpersonal skills
• Languages: English compulsory, others are an asset like Hausa, Kanuri etc.

Application Closing Date
12th March, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@nigeria.alima.ngo using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Tasks & Responsibilities

•  Participate in meetings to set up the trial (training on the protocol, procedures and GCP);
• Participate in the organisation of the study in his/her area of assignment;
• Ensure that all enrolled participant meets inclusion criteria;
• Monitor the application of study procedure, and provide support to clinical research assistants when needed;
• Ensure that participant safety and confidentiality are respected;
• Review ICF, study form and source and e CRF;
• Support trial master file review and update;
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of data reported;
• Cross check source documents and compare them value reported in the e CRF;
• Support the Maintaining of records and registers of patients included in the study;
• Support the tracking of visit schedule for all participants and ensure none is missing;
• Support SQ-LNS distribution and documentation in PHCC;
• Support PHCC and health post in improving reporting of children anthropometric measure, vital parameters and immunization events;
• Participate in preparing and updating dashboard;
• Support research Clinical research assistant in solving application and tablet issues and seek support from IT team when needed;
• Raise queries for data verification, clarification and ensure data issues are corrected appropriately;
• Identify, notify and document protocol deviation and violation;
• Support the clinical research assistants in documenting adverse and severe adverse event;
• Conduct interim monitoring visit and provide report and participate in preparing study weekly progress report.

Experience and Skills
Candidate’s qualities:

• Medical Doctor with 2 years of field experience;
• Nurse with 4 years of field experience;
• Master in public health, epidemiology, research or any related field;
• Training certificate in clinical trial monitoring, in monitoring will be an asset;
• Knowledge and experience in the field of research
• Computer skills (data collection software such as Kobo, RedCap, Commcare, at least a good command of Excel) including skills in data visualisation and analysis;
• Knowledge and experience in child health;
• Respect for hierarchy
• Team spirit
• Organisational skills
• Rigour and precision
• Working under pressure
• Scientific ethics
• Good interpersonal skills
• Languages: English compulsory, others are an asset like Hausa, Kanuri etc.
• Contract term: contract under Nigerian law, 3 months renewable with 2months of probation. Level 9.

Application Closing Date
12th March, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@nigeria.alima.ngo using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Main Activities

• Is in charge of the program’s administration, finance and Human resources. Together with the Program Managers, he/she is responsible for expenditure and compiles the budget tracking reports for each program. He/she also manages cash flow.
• Is responsible for the implementation of Human Resources policies in the project and the correct Administrative Management of all national staff working in the project.
• Advise Project Coordinator on set up (org chart) and together with the HR Coordinator, update the project’s organizational chart and job descriptions.
• In close coordination with the Project Coordinator and the HR Coordinator, calculate the HR operational needs and the associated budget in order to efficiently ensure the required sizing and capabilities of the mission and to facilitate budget following-up.
• Ensure hiring, carry out amendments and contract termination formalities for employees at project level, according to labour local laws, archiving and updating individual employee files, informing them on their rights and preparing all mandatory tax declarations, in order to ensure legal compliance.
• Assist the Project Coordinator, and/or team leaders and supervisors to draw up annual holiday planning and staff shifts in order to forecast HR needs and to ensure HR availability for the project activities.
• Supervise/perform payroll procedures, ensuring that all data related to monthly salary calculation of national employees of the project are correctly entered in Homere (days off, unpaid leaves, sick leaves, overtime, salary advance, etc.), in order to ensure on time and accurate salary payments.
• Support, in close coordination with the HR Coordinator, the project line managers in detecting training needs, in properly evaluating people performance and in potential identification, in order to improve people capabilities, and their end results contribution to mission goals.
• Plan and supervise, in close coordination with the HRCo, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required.
• Together with the Project Coordinator, support the line managers in implementing the internal communication policies in order to boost staff active participation and ALIMA commitment.
• In close collaboration with the Project Coordinator and HRCo, applies the administrative procedures part of any Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in force between local partners (eg. Ministry of Health, etc.) and ALIMA.
• In close collaboration with the Project Coordinator and HRCo, looks for the best options to avoid and/or solve possible labour conflicts in the project.
• Ensures all staff in the Project (National, International, Regional, visits, etc.) is properly briefed and/or inducted.
• Is responsible for all movements and/or accommodation of staff in the Project.
• Implement circuits and workflows (management of cash boxes, transfers, advances, purchase procedures, payment validations, follow up of regular payments, bank conciliation) in order to anticipate expenses at project level and to optimize cash needs and its security.
• Implement and supervise transactional procedures and systems in order to ensure transparent accounting practices and full documentary traceability (invoices, receipts, bank statements, etc.), following ALIMA guidelines and rules, and using the respective software in place.
• Ensures that monthly accountancy closure is taking place and controlled, with due quality and on due time.
• In close collaboration with the Project Coordinator and the Finance Coordinator, analyse and follow up the project budget, in order to ensure that funds are used according to funding contracts and to proposing corrective action.
• Ensures all HR, Administrative and Financial reporting of the Project (Homere and SAGA monthly closure, SitReps, etc.).

Implementation of preventive measures against abuse of power, gender-based and sexual violence:

• Ensures that his/her team, partners, and community members are aware of ALIMA’s policy and have access to information (complaints mechanism, focal point…).
• Facilitates the organization of training and awareness sessions.
• Applies standards relating to the prevention of abuse of power, gender-based violence, and sexual violence.
• Ensures that the members of his/her team and those of the partners involved in the project (Ministry of Health, national partners, etc.) follow the training and awareness-raising sessions and apply the rules for preventing abuse.
• Contributes to creating and maintaining a nurturing and protective environment for his/her team, community members, and partners involved in the project.

Experience and Skills

• University Degree in Finance, Administration, and Human Resources preferred.
• Experience with international medical NGOs and project management desirable.
• Fluent in English, both speaking and writing; French proficiency is an asset.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in finance and HR management.
• Familiarity with Saga (Finance software) and HIRS.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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