Ongoing Recruitment at Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)

Location Owo, Ondo State

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 

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Location  Owo, Ondo State

Line Manager:  Medical Referent/Research Manager

Level :  06

Lenth of Contract: 4 months

MISSION AND OBJECTIVES

The Nurse is responsible for all aspects related to the proper management of the patients in accordance with the standards established by ALIMA, as well as the medical supply within the ICRC.

In compliance with ALIMA standard practices and protocols, ensure Good Patient Nursing management. 

Cultivate a relationship with the MoH stakeholders to implement efficiently and ensure the goals as well as to improve the targeted population’s health conditions and humanitarian situation.

TASKS & RESPONSABILITIES

Patient Management

• Provide adequate and timely quality nursing care, treatment, and follow-up to patients hospitalized in the Lassa Fever ward.
• Follow up on blood transfusions, ensuring that patients who need blood transfusions get it as quickly as possible. Also, ensure that every unit of blood is duly recorded and documented.
• Follow up on Hemodialysis sessions, assist the renal nurses during some procedures when time permits.
• Offer psychological Support to patients and relatives while considering the health promotional component to the affected population.
• Know, promote, implement, and follow at all times the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, bio-hazard prevention and infection control, security rules, and other protocols and procedures in the medical premises and ensure high standards of hygiene of his/her working environment. 
• Organize and carry out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, as well as assist medical staff during consultations/ daily rounds and other medical procedures. 
• Ensure patients are properly received and installed in the health service. Ensures that patients with a lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements, and comfort. 
• Respect medical secrets and confidentiality.
• Carry out admission, surveillance, and follow-up of patients, meaning assessment of their health state evolution, and identification of any emergency or any deterioration, 
• Participate in health education of the patient and caretakers (hygiene, nutrition, preventive care, safety, etc.), accessing the assigned facility or work location.
• Participate in the department-related pharmacy and medical equipment control and maintenance (carrying out inventories, carrying out stock takes of medicines and material at every team changeover, ensuring no material is taken out of the nursing area/wards without prior authorization, checking its quality and its functioning, storage conditions, doing follow-up of expired drugs in the ward unit, etc.). 
• Carry out and supervise administrative procedures and documents (fill in patients\' files, forms, consumptions, statistics, etc.), ensure an appropriate written/oral handover, and report any problematic situations and cases that may arise. Fill in all necessary registers and health files, participate in data collection, and keep Doctors/Supervisors informed. 
• Pay attention to PEP and report urgently any incident. Be aware of the importance and appropriate use of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit.

Research Activities

• Perform prescreening and screening assessments of potential study participants for possible enrollment in the integrated study. 
• Obtain informed consent from potential study participants, providing clear and understandable information about the research and ensuring the consent form is well signed.
• Administer prescribed IMP/SCD and concomitant medications to study participants and ensure proper documentation and time.
• Support in the transportation of collected samples to the Lab whiling maintain the IPC precautions.
• Conduct phone call interviews and follow up with study participants.
• Collaborate with the teams to ensure protocol adherence to GCP guidelines and local regulations compliance.

Sample Collection & Pharmacy

• Ensure that Blood samples are taken as ordered by the Doctor. If needed.
• Ensure the follow-up of stocks and inform the medical referent on the state of stocks (shortage, overstock, expiry dates...); also, remove expired products from stock in the ward Unit.
• Support the Pharmacy in doing inventories and departmental orders.
• Ensure patient safety by complying with the protocol and the Rational drug use with the support of Project Pharmacy

Report  

• In collaboration with the medical doctors and other Nurses contribute to the weekly Monthly report for the clinical part. 
• Ensure weekly data is entered on the drive by Monday

Meetings and others

• Attend to trainings or meetings, as directed by the Medical Referent.
• Perform any other tasks within the scope of this role, as directed by supervision and according to the needs of the mission.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Educational:

• Degree / Diploma of nursing related studies or medical profile 
• Registered With Nigerian Nursing Council
• At least 2 years’ experience Post Qualified
• Previous experience with ALIMA or other NGOs in developing countries is desirable.
• Previous experience working on a research project/ Lassar fever management.