Jobs at the Alliance for International Medical Action

ALIMA Nigeria is seeking to recruit dynamic and suitably qualified and experienced Nigerians for ALIMA’s ECHO Funded Inpatient Therapeutic Feeding Centre (IFTC. The Center will be located at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State of Nigeria.

NURSING SUPERVISOR

DETAILS

Successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, organising and evaluation of the activities under his/her portfolio.
Working with the Nursing Activity Manager and medical doctors, the successful candidate will support in recruiting and training staff under the programme, setting up appropriate medical protocols and ensuring the IFTC practices are to best practice.
S/He will also assist in setting up IFTC procedures and ensuring all staff adhere to standard practice and hygiene procedures according to set guidelines.
Applicants should have a post basic qualification in Nursing, at least 5 years post qualifying experience and in possession of a valid practicing certificate.
Experience working in complex/humanitarian emergencies and knowledge of local language (Hausa or Kanuri) is an added advantage.

NURSES - 6 POSITIONS

DETAILS
Reporting to the Nursing Supervisor, successful applicants will provide nursing care, treatment and follow up of patients according to ALIMA protocols, universally accepted hygienic standards and international health standards.
ALIMA Nurses work on the frontline in ensuring ALIMA’s mission of providing good health care delivery to marginalized and vulnerable population in conflict and humanitarian contexts is achieved.
Successful candidates should have a Diploma in Nursing Sciences, and at least two years post qualifying experience and have post training experience in the provision of nutritional services to under-fives.
Candidates should possess a valid practicing certificate, and willing to develop career within a humanitarian context.

LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR (ITFC)

DETAILS
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day management of logistics activities of the IFTC. They will be responsible for facilities and equipment management and maintenance, ensuring that the Centre has the required logistics support that enables it to function optimally.
Successful candidates should have a minimum of a Diploma in Logistics/Warehouse Management or its equivalent, with three years post-graduation experience in a clinical set up.
Experience working for NGOs and in complex emergencies is an added advantage.

DATA ENTRY CLERK

DETAILS
The success candidate will be responsible for ensuring effective data management through recording patient attendance, compiling daily, weekly and monthly statistics on hospital activities and any other duties as delegated.
Applicants should have a Diploma in Computer Studies or its equivalent.
Applicants should have at least three years (3) years post qualifying experience. Experience working in a hospital set up is desirable.
Experience working in complex/humanitarian emergencies and knowledge of local language (Hausa or Kanuri) is an added advantage.

NURSE AID

DETAILS
Reporting to the Nursing Supervisor, successful applicants will assist in the provision of nursing care, treatment and follow up of patients according to ALIMA protocols, universally accepted hygienic standards and international health standards.
The Nurse aid support the nurses and doctors in achieving ALIMA’s mission of providing good health care delivery to marginalized and vulnerable population in conflict and humanitarian contexts.
Successful candidates should have a Diploma in Community Health Extension Workers (or its equivalent), and at least two years post qualifying experience.
Post training experience in the provision of nutritional services to under-fives within a humanitarian context will be an added advantage.

MEDICAL DOCTOR

DETAILS
Successful candidate will provide both outpatient and inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries of the ALIMA Nigeria Munguno programme in Northern Nigeria in accordance to known medical practices and procedures, ALIMA protocols, values and universal public health and hygiene standards.
Applicants should be qualified Medical Doctors and in possession of a valid practicing certificate.
Candidates should have a minimum of two years working experience in Tropical Medicine and/or Public Health.
Experience working within a conflict or humanitarian context is an added advantage.

MIDWIFE SUPERVISOR

DETAILS
Successful candidate will work with the Medical team in the setting up the ALIMA Nigeria’s Monguno complicated deliveries programme. Working with the Medical Referent and medical doctors, the successful incumbent will support in staffing the programme, setting up appropriate medical protocols and ensuring reproductive health care within Monguno is to best practice.
S/He will also assist in obstetrical procedures and ensuring all staff adhere to standard practice and hygiene procedures according to set guidelines.
Applicants should have a post basic qualification in midwifery, at least 5 years post qualifying experience and in possession of a valid practicing certificate.
Experience working in complex/humanitarian emergencies and knowledge of local language (Hausa or Kanuri) is an added advantage.

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

DETAILS
Successful candidates will perform clinical laboratory activities according to universally accepted standards and protocols, security and hygiene measures in order to obtain results to determine patients’ treatment.
They will be expected to ensure proper reporting and registration of sample results, managing and organising laboratory materials and for reporting all relevant information linked to the activities undertaken within the laboratory.
Successful candidates should have a minimum of a Degree in Laboratory Technology, two years post-graduation experience in a clinical set up.
Experience working for NGOs and in complex emergencies is an added advantage.

STERILISATION TECHNICIAN

DETAILS
Success candidate will perform sterilisation procedures in accordance with WHO and Gvt of Nigeria standards and protocols, set guidelines and health and safety measures and ALIMA Protocols.
S/he will ensure the correct use by staff of sterilisation materials and equipment.
S/He will be responsible for ensuring the quality of sterilisation materials and equipment is to acceptable standards and in ensuring the good waste management.
Applicants should have a Diploma in Hygiene and Waste Management or its equivalent.
Applicants should have at least three years (3) years post qualifying experience, working in a hospital set up.
Experience working in complex/humanitarian emergencies and knowledge of local language (Hausa or Kanuri) is an added advantage.

PHARMACY ASSISTANT

DETAILS
The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective organisation and management of the IFTC medical supply chain and distribution flow in order to make quality drugs and medical materials available at project level. S/He will be responsible for ensuring daily consumption sheets are updated timely, monthly and quarterly reports are produced as expected, and for distributing prescribed medicines to patients.
Applicants should possess a minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy and in possession of a valid practicing certificate.
Candidates should have a minimum of two years post qualifying working experience.
Experience working within a conflict or humanitarian context is an added advantage.

NUTRITION ASSISTANT

DETAILS
This successful candidate be responsible for providing care to hospitalised children in the UMTH ITFC paediatric ward at the Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
In addition, they will be responsible for the nutritional surveillance, including ensuring the necessary nutritional protocols and standards are followed in caring for hospitalised children.
Applicants should have a Degree in Nutritional/Food Sciences, at least 2 years post qualifying experience and in possession of a valid practicing certificate.
Experience working in complex/humanitarian emergencies and knowledge of local language (Hausa or Kanuri) is an added advantage.

TO APPLY
Applications clearly stating the vacancy applied should be addressed to email: hrco@nigeria.alima.ngo

ALIMA is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply.

Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

DUE DATE: 3 April, 2017