THE ALIMA ASSOCIATION
ALIMA’S ETHOS: ALIMA’s purpose is to save lives and provide care for the most vulnerable populations, without any discrimination based on identity, religion, or politics, through actions based on proximity, innovation, and the alliance of organizations and individuals. We act with humanity and impartiality in accordance with universal medical ethics. To gain access to patients, we undertake to act neutrally and independently.
Our CHARTER defines the VALUES and PRINCIPLES of our action:
- Patient First – Patient cantered medical care
- Revolutionizing humanitarian medicine through research
- Responsibility and freedom: encourage decision-making by those closest to patients
- Commitment to a dynamic of continuous quality improvement
- Creating a climate of trust among colleagues
- Collective intelligence
- Environmental liability
CARING – INNOVATING – TOGETHER:
Since its creation in 2009, ALIMA has treated more than 6 million patients. Today, ALIMA works in 12 countries in Western and Central Africa. In 2020, we developed 41 humanitarian medical response projects to meet the needs of populations affected by conflict, epidemics, and extreme poverty. All of these projects support national health authorities through nearly 330 health structures (including 28 hospitals and 300 health centres). We work in partnership, especially with local NGOs, whenever possible, to ensure that our patients benefit from the expertise wherever it is, whether in their country or the rest of the world. In addition, to improve the humanitarian response, we are carrying out operational and clinical research projects, particularly in the field of the fight against malnutrition and haemorrhagic viral fevers.
ALIMA’S TEAM: More than 2000 people currently work for ALIMA. The field teams, as close as possible to the patients, receive their support from the coordination teams, generally based in the capitals of the countries of intervention. These receive support from the 4 desk teams and the emergency and opening service team based at the operational headquarters in Dakar, Senegal. The Paris and New York teams are actively working on fundraising as well as representing ALIMA. The rest of the ALIMA Galaxy includes individuals and partner teams who work on behalf of other organizations such as medical NGOs BEFEN, ALERTE Santé, SOS Médecins / KEOOGO, AMCP, research organizations PACCI, INSERM, Universities of Bordeaux or Copenhagen, and many others.
COUNTRIES WHERE WE WORK IN 2021: Mali, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Guinea, South Sudan, Mauritania, Haiti & Senegal.
Location Owo, Ondo State
Line Manager: Medical Referent/Research Manager
Supervisor: INTEGRATE Laboratory Manager
Level: 05
Length of Contract: 12 months
TASKS & RESPONSABILITIES
- Conduct a set of laboratory tests on patient samples, ensuring accuracy, precision, and strict adherence to study protocols.
- These tests will include, but are not limited to, nucleic acid extraction, polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), blood biochemistry, and haematology.
- Reception of study-specific biological samples according to study guidelines.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues in the analysis of RT-PCR test results to achieve research goals and objectives.
- Production of sample aliquots and their temporary storage on site in the biobank according to study specifications
- Adhere to quality control procedures to ensure the reliability and reproducibility of experimental results.
- Perform the scheduled maintenance and calibration of study-specific laboratory equipment according to the manufacturer’s specifications as well as timely documentation.
- Timely documentation of test results performed in compliance with GCP guidelines.
- Uploading of test results to the appropriate platform for prompt decision-making by the research team.
- Routinely monitor and record the temperature of the laboratory space, fridges, and freezers, documenting any alarms triggered by the temperature monitoring system promptly.
- Adhere to safety protocols to minimize the risk while handling infectious materials and biohazardous substances.
- Prepare samples for pickups and shipments, ensuring proper packaging and compliance with transportation regulations.
- Undertake additional duties as assigned to meet the specific needs of the clinical trial and research team.
REQUIREMENT AND SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science.
- Proven research experience in a laboratory setting.
- Strong understanding of scientific principles and laboratory techniques
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Familiarity with laboratory software and instrumentation
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Registered with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria.
- Strong knowledge of PCR and PCR-related techniques and blood processing is necessary.
- Working experiences in Ebola or Lassa Fever outbreaks or other viral hemorrhagic fevers will be appreciated.
- Desirable working experience with International medical NGO’s in developing countries.
- literacy (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Internet)
- Well organized with good negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team, in an emergency and under pressure, to manage stress easily and be result-oriented.
- Ability to work in close collaboration with MOH staff
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested and qualified Candidates should go to https://forms.gle/Y12WGHmcuf7NxDbi7 to apply.
