Posted on: Sat 25-03-2017

ALIMA Nigeria is seeking to recruit dynamic and suitably qualified and experienced Nigerians for ALIMA its ECHO Funded Inpatient Therapeutic Feeding Centre (IFTC. The Center will be located at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State of Nigeria.

1.      Medical Doctor

Successful candidate will provide inpatient medical care to ITFC patients/beneficiaries at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital 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. 

 

2.      Nursing Supervisor

Successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, organising and evaluation of the activities under his/her portfolio. Working with the Nursing Activity Manager and medical doctors, the successful candidate will support in recruiting and training staff under the programme, setting up appropriate medical protocols and ensuring the IFTC practices are to best practice. S/He will also assist in setting up IFTC procedures and ensuring all staff adhere to standard practice and hygiene procedures according to set guidelines.

Applicants should have a post basic qualification in Nursing, at least 5 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.

 

3.      Nurses (6)

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 work on the frontline in ensuring ALIMA’s mission of providing good health care delivery to marginalized and vulnerable population in conflict and humanitarian contexts is achieved.

Successful candidates 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.

 

Applications clearly stating the vacancy and applied should be addressed to email: [email protected]

The closing date for receipt of applications is before close of business on Tuesday 3rd April 2017.

ALIMA is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply.

Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

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