ALIMA IN CHAD
The history of ALIMA programs in N’Djamena /CHAD
With prevalence rates of acute malnutrition regularly above the alert thresholds in the capital, malnutrition represents a major public health issue in N’Djamena. ALIMA and Alerte Santé have been working there since 2013 in the management of malnutrition in urban areas, both in outpatient and hospitalization. In 2021, the program is implemented in 4 of the 5 health districts of N’Djamena, and covers 10 areas of responsibility, i.e. more than 64,000 children under five. In the regional dynamic to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of malnutrition management programs, ALIMA/AS in collaboration with the Ministry of Health implemented in 2022 the OptiMA approach (Optimizing the management of Acute Malnutrition) in 3 areas of responsibility of the health district of the 9th arrondissement. This approach based on the care of children suffering from acute malnutrition on the basis of simplified approaches has made it possible to provide care for 5,776 children. The project also supports the strengthening of the community approach, through “PB Mothers” training activities, awareness-raising or even through the PECADOM strategy. Following the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, Alerte Santé and ALIMA supported the HD of Farcha, and continue to support health structures in compliance with infection prevention and control (PCI) standards. Officially integrated into the UNT in 2017 and renewed in April 2020, the multi-year UNT-School project (2020-2023) provides theoretical and practical training in PCIMA for health professionals selected by the Department of Nutrition and Food Technology (DNTA) . Since its creation, nearly 500 agents have been trained
PLACE OF MISSION: N’DJAMENA /CHAD
MISSION AND MAIN ACTIVITIES
Under the supervision of the Head of Mission, you are responsible for ALIMA’s operational interventions within the framework of the project. In close collaboration with the capital team, you define the priorities and objectives of the project and establish a plan to achieve them. To achieve this, you examine data relating to population health and humanitarian needs, analyze the context, the humanitarian issues at stake, as well as the risks and constraints associated with the context; you then assess the needs in terms of human and financial resources. In addition, you coordinate the execution of the project, in close collaboration with the medical coordinator and the deputy head of mission, in order to ensure the effective achievement of the objectives and also in order to improve the state of health of the targeted population as well as the humanitarian situation. Finally, you ensure compliance with ALIMA’s and the lessor’s expenditure commitment procedures.
You are the interface between the coordination team and the field team that you supervise and represent ALIMA with local contacts. You are the field guarantor of Alima’s operational principles. Through the activities, you defend them, apply them and disseminate them. You supervise and animate the field team and facilitate its participation in the dynamics of the project.
1. Security analysis and management
2. Program implementation
- Project management and monitoring
- Diagnosis and project design
- Implementation and operational monitoring
3. Data analysis and reporting
4. Project Human Resources Management
5. Represent ALIMA in its area of intervention
6. Abuse Prevention
FUNCTIONAL AND HIERARCHICAL LINKS
- Under the responsibility of the ALIMA Head of Mission, you supervise the project team
- Your project team is made up of a medical referent, an administrator, a project logistician, an OPTIMA manager, and a nursing care quality manager (RSI).
EXPERIENCES & SKILLS
You have a successful experience within a medical INGO in managing projects and supervising a multicultural team. You demonstrate strong negotiation skills and are able to develop and maintain an effective network. You know how to evolve in degraded security and/or emergency contexts (management of epidemics).
In-depth knowledge of humanitarian donors is an asset. You are comfortable with computer tools (word, excel and internet). You encourage teamwork, you are problem-solving oriented and you communicate easily.
LANGUAGES
Good command of French (read, written, spoken) essential
Proficiency in a local language is an asset
TERMS
Duration and type of contract : CDD under French law for 6 months, renewable .
Starting date : September 2023
Salary : According to ALIMA salary grid + valuation of experience + Perdiem
ALIMA supports:
- Travel costs between the country of origin of the expatriate and the place of mission
- Accommodation costs
- Medical coverage from the first day of the contract to one month after the date of departure from the country of mission for the employee and his dependents
- Evacuation for the employee and his dependents
PROTECTION OF BENEFICIARIES AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Level 3: As part of his or her duties, the incumbent will be required to visit programs and be in contact with children and/or vulnerable adults. Therefore, a criminal record check or presentation of a certificate of good character will be required. In situations where it is not possible to provide a criminal record or a certificate of good morals and morals, a sworn statement will be requested.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter online
Applications are processed in the order in which they are received. ALIMA reserves the right to close the offer before the term initially indicated if an application is accepted. Only complete applications (CV in PDF format + Letter of Motivation) will be considered.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged.
