Referent Clinical Research – Paris – H/F At ALIMA

ALIMA PRESENTATION

L’ESPRIT ALIMA : ’alima’s reason for being is to save lives and care for the most vulnerable populations, without any identity, religious or political discrimination, through actions based on closeness, and, L’innovation et l’ alliance of’organisations and’individuals. We act with humanism, impartiality and respect for l’ethics universal medical. In order to access patients, we are committed to intervening in a neutral and independent manner.

CARE – INNOVATE – TOGETHER :Since its creation in 2009, ALIMA has treated more than 10 million patients, and today deploys its operations in 12 countries of’Africa. In 2022, we developed more than 60 humanitarian medical response projects to meet the needs of populations affected by conflict, epidemics and extreme poverty. All these projects are in support of national health authorities through nearly 511 health facilities (including 47 hospitals and 464 health centres). We work in partnership, including with local NGOs, as soon as possible to improve access and transfer of skills that ensures the sustainability of our actions to our patients. In addition, to improve the humanitarian response, we conduct operational and clinical research projects, including,in particular to combat malnutrition and viral hemorrhagic fevers.

THE ALIMA TEAM :More than 2,000 people currently work for ALIMA. The field teams, as close as possible to the patients, receive their support from the coordination teams generally based in the capital of the countries of intervention’. These receive the support of the 4 desk teams and the’ team of the emergency department and openings based at the operational headquarters of Dakar, Senegal. The teams of Paris and New York are actively working on fundraising and’ at the representation of’ALIMA. The rest of the ALIMA Galaxy includes individuals and partner teams working on behalf of’ other organizations such as BEFEN Medical NGOs, Health ALERT, SOS Doctors, KEOOGO, AMCP-SP, and others, DEMTOU-Humanitaire, the research organizations PAC-CI, Inserm, the Universities of Bordeaux or Copenhagen and many others.

OUR COUNTRIES D’INTERVENTIONS : Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, Chad, Ukraine.

OUR THEMES PROJECT : Malnutrition, Maternal Health, Primary Health, Pediatrics, Malaria, Epidemics (Ebola, Cholera, Measles, Coronavirus, Lassa Fever), Research, Hospitalization, Emergencies, Gender-based Violence, vaccinations, mental health, …

CONTEXT

Research at ALIMA : CORAL, Emerging Infectious Diseases (EMI)

The CORAL (Clinical and Operational Research Alliance) platform was created in 2016 by ALIMA, which, L’INSERM and PAC-CI following their collaboration in the response to the’epidemic of Ebola Virus Disease in Guinea. This platform aims to’alliate research and humanitarian’action in order to improve the quality of care delivered to populations in crisis and thus reduce mortality. The CORAL platform conducts research projects on emerging infectious diseases and maternal and infant health, including acute malnutrition. The MIE cluster conducts research projects in Africa, on viral hemorrhagic fevers (lassa fever and Ebola Virus Disease) as well as on COVID-19.

POST PLACE

Place of mission : Paris, with trips to the different locations of the projects.

FUNCTIONAL AND HIERARCHICAL LINKS

You are responsible for field research project managers,

• Hierarchical links

You report to the MIE coordinator and her assistant

• Functional links

You work closely with the ALIMA Research Manager and the ALIMA coordinations of the countries concerned.

PROTECTION OF BENEFICIARIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS

Level 3 : As part of his duties, the incumbent of the position will be required to visit the programs and be in contact with children and/or vulnerable adults. Therefore, a criminal record check will be required.

MISSION

In collaboration with the CORAL MIE coordinator and her assistant, you coordinate the activities of the research projects entrusted to you.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

1. Responsible for the writing of’calles d’offre

2. Responsible for writing scientific documents

3. Supervision of field activities, in collaboration with the desks and ALIMA coordinations of the countries concerned

4. Implementation of measures to prevent the abuse of power, gender-based violence and sexual violence :

EXPERIENCES AND COMPETENCES

Formation

You hold a diploma of doctor,’ nurse, pharmacist or laboratory (Master or thesis in public health/mandatory epidemiology). You have at least 1 year of prior experience in clinical research, you have good knowledge of good practices related to clinical research (Regulatory aspects, ethics and vigilance). You have an appetite for creating and managing data. You have a good command of the Office pack, other software for collection, data analysis. You also have good capabilities of’statistical analysis.

Languages

Excellent written and oral expression in french and english

CONDITIONS

Type of contract : CDD of French law

Duration of the contract : 6 Months renewable

Date of taking up post : As soon as possible

Salary : Level 8 of the Paris Headquarters Grid

• Five weeks of paid leave per year and a system of recovery days for business travel
• Complementary health coverage for the’employee· and its beneficiaries.
• Ticket restaurant valued at 9.25 € /day of which 60% (5.55 €) supported by ALIMA and 3.70 € (40%) by· employee
• 1.95 RTT days per month.
• 201.6 Effective working days per year
• Public transport in the Paris region up to 50%

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and Motivation Letter online.

Link to apply :

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Applications are processed according to the’order of’arrival. 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 + Motivation Letter) will be studied.

Female applications are strongly encouraged.