• Application Deadline: Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: NutriVax Research Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare  , NGO/Non-Profit 
  

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.

Mission location : Based in Gashua, Yobe State Nigeria

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