The
Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) is an independent medical aid
organization based in Dakar, Senegal. ALIMA has three principal areas of
expertise: providing medical care in humanitarian crises, supporting the
development of national medical organizations, and conducting operational
research to bring medical innovation to the field.
Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) is an independent medical aid
organization based in Dakar, Senegal. ALIMA has three principal areas of
expertise: providing medical care in humanitarian crises, supporting the
development of national medical organizations, and conducting operational
research to bring medical innovation to the field.
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are recruiting to fill the position below:
are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job
Title: Project
Coordinator (M/F)
Location: Baga, Borno, Nigeria
Project: Baga-Doro, PHC/SRH and nutrition activities
Line Manager: Head of Mission
Line Management:
Title: Project
Coordinator (M/F)
Location: Baga, Borno, Nigeria
Project: Baga-Doro, PHC/SRH and nutrition activities
Line Manager: Head of Mission
Line Management:
- 1
Activity manager – Nutrition, Medical and iTFC - 1
Logistic Manager
Context
The humanitarian crisis in Nigeria’s northeast and the Lake Chad region is one
of the most severe ongoing crises in the world, now entering in its ninth year
and shows no sign of abatingIn 2018, at least 7.7 million people are in need of
humanitarian assistance in the worst affected states of Borno, Adamawa and
Yobe, while more than 1.6 million people remained internally displaced in these
three states in November 201786% of internally displaced persons (IDPs) do not
believe that the current context allows for a safe and dignified return, and
nearly 1 in 4 IDPs have expressed their intent to settle in their current place
of displacement instead of returning (OCHA HRP 2018).
The humanitarian crisis in Nigeria’s northeast and the Lake Chad region is one
of the most severe ongoing crises in the world, now entering in its ninth year
and shows no sign of abatingIn 2018, at least 7.7 million people are in need of
humanitarian assistance in the worst affected states of Borno, Adamawa and
Yobe, while more than 1.6 million people remained internally displaced in these
three states in November 201786% of internally displaced persons (IDPs) do not
believe that the current context allows for a safe and dignified return, and
nearly 1 in 4 IDPs have expressed their intent to settle in their current place
of displacement instead of returning (OCHA HRP 2018).
An
estimated 440,000 children under the age of 5 are malnourished across the 3
most-affected States (HRP, February 2018), while 47% of them are in Borno State
(207,521 SAM children, HPC Nutrition Figures, November 2017)Furthermore, The
Nigerian Cadre Harmonisé (November 2017) states that in Borno State alone
1,575,414 individuals were facing critical food insecurityThe Maiduguri
Metropolitan Center (MC) and Jere Local Government Authority (LGA) are still
categorized as “in food crisis” by the IPC (Integrated Food Security Phase
Classification).
estimated 440,000 children under the age of 5 are malnourished across the 3
most-affected States (HRP, February 2018), while 47% of them are in Borno State
(207,521 SAM children, HPC Nutrition Figures, November 2017)Furthermore, The
Nigerian Cadre Harmonisé (November 2017) states that in Borno State alone
1,575,414 individuals were facing critical food insecurityThe Maiduguri
Metropolitan Center (MC) and Jere Local Government Authority (LGA) are still
categorized as “in food crisis” by the IPC (Integrated Food Security Phase
Classification).
In
2017, ALIMA continued to implement projects in Muna Garage in Jere LGA, where
ALIMA performs general consultations for children under 5 and provides Sexual
and Reproductive Health (SRH) to pregnant and lactating women (antenatal and
postnatal consultations)ALIMA partners with UNFPA to manage victims of sexual
and gender-based violence (SGBV)An Outpatient Therapeutic Feeding Program (OTP)
is also available for children under 5 suffering from severe acute malnutrition
(SAM) in the clinic, where women and caretakers are trained to screen their
children for malnutrition using the MUAC tape.
2017, ALIMA continued to implement projects in Muna Garage in Jere LGA, where
ALIMA performs general consultations for children under 5 and provides Sexual
and Reproductive Health (SRH) to pregnant and lactating women (antenatal and
postnatal consultations)ALIMA partners with UNFPA to manage victims of sexual
and gender-based violence (SGBV)An Outpatient Therapeutic Feeding Program (OTP)
is also available for children under 5 suffering from severe acute malnutrition
(SAM) in the clinic, where women and caretakers are trained to screen their
children for malnutrition using the MUAC tape.
In
Maiduguri MC, where ALIMA is working in partnership with the University of
Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), the Inpatient Therapeutic Feeding Center
(ITFC) manages children under 5 suffering from SAM with medical complications
in a 30-bed capacity building.
Maiduguri MC, where ALIMA is working in partnership with the University of
Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), the Inpatient Therapeutic Feeding Center
(ITFC) manages children under 5 suffering from SAM with medical complications
in a 30-bed capacity building.
In
the same way, ALIMA has continued working in Monguno in 2017 in 5 IDP camps
(GGSS, GSSS, GDSS, Kuya, and Waterboard), in local host communities (Gana Ali,
Abari, Bakassi) and in the Maternal and Child Health Center (MCH)In Monguno,
ALIMA was the lead agency for the nutrition sectorIn the IDP camps and in the
host communities, ALIMA delivers primary health care and OTP to children under
5In the MCH, ALIMA provides sexual and reproductive care including Basic
Emergency Obstetric and Newborn careBased in Monguno, a rapid response team
conducted an emergency intervention in Baga and Doro towns (Kukawa LGA) in
November 2017 to provide emergency OPD, OTP and SRH in 2 sitesThe emergency
team also responded to cholera outbreak from August to November 2017 in
Maiduguri and Monguno, joining its efforts and coordinating its actions with
the State Ministry of Health and partners.
the same way, ALIMA has continued working in Monguno in 2017 in 5 IDP camps
(GGSS, GSSS, GDSS, Kuya, and Waterboard), in local host communities (Gana Ali,
Abari, Bakassi) and in the Maternal and Child Health Center (MCH)In Monguno,
ALIMA was the lead agency for the nutrition sectorIn the IDP camps and in the
host communities, ALIMA delivers primary health care and OTP to children under
5In the MCH, ALIMA provides sexual and reproductive care including Basic
Emergency Obstetric and Newborn careBased in Monguno, a rapid response team
conducted an emergency intervention in Baga and Doro towns (Kukawa LGA) in
November 2017 to provide emergency OPD, OTP and SRH in 2 sitesThe emergency
team also responded to cholera outbreak from August to November 2017 in
Maiduguri and Monguno, joining its efforts and coordinating its actions with
the State Ministry of Health and partners.
Baga
project
project
- Following
an assessment conducted in November 2017, in close collaboration with the
PHC and LGA and the proximity with Monguno, ALIMA set up 2 temporary
clinics to provide OPD, ATFC and SRHThe emergency intervention aimed to
immediately reduce mortality and morbidity among children under 5, and
pregnant and lactating womenThe facilities have been set up in the same
way as Muna and Monguno, with a common patient flow for pediatric and SAM
cases, while a separate flow allows for SRH (ANC and PNC
activities)Pediatric and SAM complicated cases are referred to MongunoBy
the end of 2017, ALIMA performed 7429 general consultations for children
under 5 in both structures448 children suffering from SAM were admitted in
the ATFCALIMA will be starting BEMONC, IPD 10bed capacity and 10 bed ITFC
in July2018.
Security Context
- ISWAP
( the Islamic State in West Africa Province ) with Al Bernawi and Maman
Nour as leader are present permanently in so many island on the lac (
Walwal, Tumbum Karé, Tumbum PERA, Dougouri, Madaï, Moussaram and Polkimé - Analysis/Challenge
- Security
inside Baga and Doro is quiet calm. - Recently
the fish and farm activities had been stopped by the army but resumed 2
weeks ago - ISWAP
didn’t get help from the Islamic state - NGOs
are not yet targeted however this situation of survival can increase the
risk to get money by abduction and other type - There
are also present but only in day in Tumbu Djaki and Tumbum Dila - There
is rumor on defection of some commandant and more than 30 soldiers
recently: to be follow - Some
ISWAP soldiers came themselves to the army on 16/4, the 7 HQ bring them at
Maiduguri - CJTF
are very involve in military operation ongoing on the lac with the 7 HQ on
in connexion with the army of Chad and Niger - Police
station also present in Baga - Most
of the authorities ( administrative and political) are base in Maiduguri ,
only traditional leader on ground)
Mission
and Main Activities
and Main Activities
- The
Project Coordinator is responsible for ALIMA operational response in the
ProjectIn close collaboration with the mission coordination team, define
and plan the Project objectives and priorities, identifying population’s
health and humanitarian needs, analysing the context and the humanitarian
issues at stake, the risks and constraints and calculating human and
financial needsCoordinate, in close collaboration with the Head of
Mission, its implementation in order to efficiently ensure the goals as
well as to improve targeted population’s health conditions and
humanitarian situation.
Roles
and Responsibilities
and Responsibilities
- Supervise
the political and humanitarian situation in the project’s area in order to
ensure that ALIMA’s charter, policies and image are respected with regards
to national employees, populations, authorities and partners - Together
with the project team, evaluate needs by identifying the population’s
health status, by analysing the context (environment, actors involved,
negotiations for access etc.) and associated risks and constraints in
order to define priorities and projects goals and to calculate material,
human and financial resources needed - In
coordination with the Administration Manager and Activity Managers, plan
and organise the organizational charts, plan and distribute tasks and
workload among the teams, guiding their understanding of the issues linked
to the Project and the Mission through regular working meetings and
feedback, in order to ensure an efficient deployment of the resources and
the achievement of the expected goals - Inform
the field team on the instructions given by the mission coordination
promoting fluent, smooth written and oral communication and information
flow and ensuring confidentiality and full compliance with security rules
and medical ethics - Supervise
full implementation of safety and health protocols, reporting the Medical
Coordination on risky behaviors’, in order to ensure safe working
conditions for the project staff - Be
responsible of the proper application of HR policies and associated
processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation,
potential, detection, staff’s development and internal communication) in
order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required for
the activities he/she is accountable for - In
coordination with the Administration Manager and Activity Managers,
identify training needs, provide individual follow up and coaching, carry
out end of mission evaluation of the team members and lead internal
communication initiatives in order to facilitate people’s integration and
professional development and to maximize their capabilities and commitment
to ALIMA values and project’s goals. - Supervise
the project material resources put at ALIMA’s disposition in order to
ensure a correct use and its longevity. - Supervise
all orders (medical and logistical) and the Project’s purchases as well as
the financial indicators, with the support of the coordination, in order
ensure efficiency and early detect deviations and its causes. - Together
with the project team and the Head of Mission monitor the security
situation in the area of intervention, propose security guidelines and
guarantee their implementation in order to ensure the security if the
project team. - Propose
and carry out exploratory missions, according to Head of Mission’s
indications, in order to better comprehend context, priorities,
constraints and population needs - Ensure
a data collection and epidemiological surveillance system, in agreement
with the Medical Coordinator, in order to define medical and technical
programs and preventive protocols for the targeted population - Steer
and supervise the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project
in collaboration with the project team and according to the internal and
donor indicators in order to evaluate the level of achievement of the
project objectives. - Provide
reporting to the coordination team on project’s evolution and propose
corrections if needed - Elaborate
the Project’s institutional memory, keeping written records (and file
them) on its development, in order to broadcast ALIMA achievements and improve
awareness
Experience and Skills
- University
Degree or Paramedical Diploma/Degree desirable. - Negotiation
skills - Strong
interpersonal skills - The
Baga project is located in a remote locationCurfew at 6:00 pm makes social
life very limitedTemperatures can be extreme, over 40/45 degrees during
the dayGood physical and mental health are therefore essential. - Previous
experience in humanitarian aid - Experiences
with international medical NGOs & experience in project management
desirable. - Experience
in security management desirable. - English
Speaking, reading and writing, mandatoryFrench is an asset. - Essential
computer literacy (word, excel & internet).
Conditions
- Contract
term: contract under French law, 7 months renewable.
Salary:
Depending on experience:
Depending on experience:
- Minimum
net salary for non Europeans: 2 300 Euros per month, social contributions
and taxes are the direct responsibility of the employee - Minimum
gross salary for Europeans: 2 354 Euros per month, social contributions
are deducted from the gross salary by ALIMA and paid to the relevant
administrations, taxes are the direct responsibility of the employee - Perdiem
ALIMA
pays for:
pays for:
- Travel
costs between the expatriate’s country of origin and the mission location - Accommodation
costs - Medical
cover from the first day of the contract to a month after the date of
departure from the mission country for the employee - Evacuation
of the employee
How
To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Application
Deadline 6th
July, 2018.
Deadline 6th
July, 2018.
