ALIMA’s aim since its creation in 2009 is to provide a high standard of healthcare in situations of emergency or medical disaster and to improve the practice of humanitarian medicine by developing innovative projects associated with medical research.
By joining us, you will integrate with a young and dynamic organization and contribute to its associative development as well as its operational impact on the field. As a member of the staff, you will have the opportunity to support in the management of challenging and innovative medical programs in the line of ALIMA’s values and objectives while building on your humanitarian experience.
Since its creation, the association and its partners have successfully developed in line with the increase in humanitarian medical needs, especially in Western and Central Africa: 650,000 patients treated in 2015 including over 48,000 hospitalizations, new governance between the partners of the medical NGO platform in the Sahel, new innovative approaches and operational research projects. With operations in nine countries, 17 projects + 7 research projects, over 1,300 employees and a budget of €35 million in 2016, ALIMA is a dynamic NGO, effectively deploying medical aid for the most vulnerable.
ALIMA Nigeria supports two health and nutrition projects in Borno State, in Monguno and Maiduguri and runs ITFC training center in Maiduguri where SAM (severe acute malnutrition) cases with complication are treated
ALIMA Nigeria is seeking to recruit dynamic and suitably qualified and experienced Nigerians for the following vacant positions to be based in Monguno, Borno State, Northern Nigeria:
Medical Doctor
Requirements
- Successful candidate will provide both outpatient and inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries of the ALIMA Nigeria Monguno 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.
Midwives
Requirements
- This role will be key in the setting up of ALIMA Nigeria’s Monguno complicated deliveries programme.
- Working with the Midwife Supervisor, follow up appropriate medical protocols and ensuring reproductive health care within Monguno is to best practice.
- She 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 3 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
Requirements
- 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 are on the forefront of ALIMA’s mission of providing good health care delivery to marginalized and vulnerable population in conflict and humanitarian contexts
- Applicants 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.
Nurse Anesthetist
Requirements
- Reporting to Anesthetist Manager, successful applicants will work in intensive care, treatment and follow up patients according to ALIMA protocols, universally accepted hygienic standards and international health standards.
- S/He will be available to work in humanitarian context.
- Applicants should have a Diploma in Nursing Anesthetist, and at least two years post qualifying experience and have post training experience in the provision of intensive care in hospital.
- Candidates should possess a valid practicing certificate, autonomous, management capacity to train nurses and willing to develop career within a humanitarian context.
Obstetrician
Requirements
- This role will important in the setting of Monguno complicate deliveries programme.
- S/He is working with the anesthetist, follow up, supervise and coordinate the obstetric unit.
- Applicants should have a Diploma in obstetrician, and at least 5 years post qualifying experience and have post training experience in operating room and intensive care.
- Candidates should have a management skill to train staff in the unit, and willing to develop career within a humanitarian context.
Logistic Assistant
Requirements
- S/He reports to Logistic Manager, will be in charge of daily logistics activities and provide maintenance to the ALIMA equipment’s, facilities and infrastructures in the health structure where ALIMA is running activity.
- Experience in technical fields (electrical, civil or mechanical engineering), working at least 2years in Hospital or in complex/humanitarian emergencies and knowledge, managerial capacity, ability to speak local language (Hausa or Kanuri) is an added advantage.
Method of Application
Application form composed by:
CV (include reference persons) – Motive letter –, Degree, Diploma or certificate – and all others documents must proof your skills and experience for the position..
All applications marked “Application for the Position of “…………….” should be addressed to email: [email protected] and directly in the office Monguno –or Coordination at Maiduguri.
ALIMA is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply.
Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
More Information
- Job City Borno
