Clinical Research Referent
Organization: ALIMA
Closing date: Sep 8, 2026
ALIMA PRESENTATION
THE ALIMA SPIRIT: ALIMA's raison d'être is to save lives and care for the most vulnerable populations, without any identity, religious or political discrimination, through actions based on proximity, innovation and the alliance of organizations and individuals.
We act with humanism, impartiality and respect for universal medical ethics. To access patients, we are committed to intervening in a neutral and independent manner.
THE VALUES and PRINCIPLES of our action, enshrined in our CHARTER:
1. Patient first
2. Revolutionizing humanitarian medicine
3. Responsibility and freedom
4. Improving the quality of our actions
5. Trust
6. L’intelligence collective
7. Environmental responsibility
ALIMA promotes and defends the principles of fundamental human rights. ALIMA has a zero-tolerance approach towards those guilty of acts of sexist and sexual violence as well as towards inaction in the face of alleged or actual acts of violence. The protection of the people benefiting from and impacted by our intervention is our top priority in everything we do. Anyone who collaborates with
ALIMA undertakes to:
• Respect the charter, the code of conduct, institutional policies including the policy of protection against abuse of power and sexist and sexual violence, the policy of prevention of corruption and fraud;
• Report any violation of policies, framework documents and procedures to a superior, a referent.
CARE - INNOVATE - TOGETHER: Since its creation in 2009, ALIMA has reached more than 18 million beneficiaries in 15 countries, mainly in Africa. In 2024, we developed 59 humanitarian medical response projects to meet the needs of populations affected by conflict, epidemics and extreme poverty. All of these projects are carried out in support of national health authorities through health structures (including hospitals and health centers). Our action stems from a constant adaptation to the realities on the ground and to medical progress.
In 2024, ALIMA reached 5.9 million beneficiaries. We partner with local NGOs wherever possible to ensure that our patients benefit from the expertise where it is found, whether in their country or in the rest of the world. In addition, to improve the humanitarian response, we are conducting operational and clinical research projects, particularly in the fight against malnutrition and viral haemorrhagic fevers.
THE ALIMA TEAM: more than 2000 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 emergency and openings service team based at the operational headquarters in Dakar, Senegal.
The Paris and New York teams are actively working on fundraising and representing ALIMA. The rest of the ALIMA Galaxy includes individuals and partner teams who work on behalf of other organizations such as the medical NGOs BEFEN, ALERTE Santé, SOS Médecins / KEOOGO, AMCP, the research organizations PACCI, INSERM, INRB, the Universities of Bordeaux or Copenhagen, the NGO Solidarités International and many others.
OUR PROJECT THEMES: Malnutrition, Sexual and Reproductive Health including Gender-Based Violence, Primary and Secondary Health, Surgery, Paediatric Care, Killer Diseases such as Malaria, ARI, Diarrhea, Epidemics (Hemorrhagic Fevers, Meningitis, Cholera, Measles, Dengue, Covid-19).
OUR COUNTRIES OF INTERVENTION: Mali, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Haiti, Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Guinea, South Sudan, Senegal, Mauritania and Sudan.
POSITION BACKGROUND
JOB TITLE: Clinical Research Advisor (RRC)
DUTY STATION: Paris or Bordeaux, with regular travel to the various implementation sites in Sub-Saharan Africa
Functional links:
• Elle.il report to the coordinator of the MIE research centre.
• Elle.il works closely with the referents at ALIMA's headquarters in Dakar (Desks) and the coordinations of the countries and sites concerned.
• Elle.il works closely with the promoter, the main investigators and all the project partners.
Research at ALIMA: The Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) cluster
ALIMA's Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) research center designs and coordinates clinical research projects in Africa on viral hemorrhagic fevers (Lassa fever, Ebola virus disease) and other diseases with epidemic potential. As part of its activities, the cluster coordinates the consortia of research partners, as well as the implementation and monitoring of activities in the field.
In close collaboration with the sponsor(s), local health authorities, research institutions and communities, we manage the entire lifecycle of research projects, from their conception to their integration into operational contexts. We are a research centre within a medical humanitarian NGO. Through the implementation of research projects in the South, particularly in the context of epidemics, our objective is to contribute to the improvement of care in communities, patient care and the strengthening of capacities for epidemic preparedness and response.
As part of our activities, we coordinate various clinical research consortia and steer research projects in humanitarian contexts, from their conception to their implementation in the field to the results of the study. In particular, we coordinate the EBO-PEP consortium, a clinical trial dedicated to post-exposure prophylaxis against the Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the DRC.
The team of the research centre on EIDs, based in France, brings together experienced professionals in clinical research and humanitarian action with complementary profiles (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, epidemiologists, laboratory technicians). Each Clinical Research Manager (CRT) coordinates one or more studies in conjunction with all ALIMA operational teams and national and international partners.
Due to the epidemic nature in which these studies take place, DRRs must have a high availability for field deployments (durations 1 week to 2-3 months), sometimes with very short notice, as well as a high degree of autonomy in project management and an ability to evolve in complex humanitarian contexts. DRRs combine scientific and regulatory coordination, operational management and support for field teams.
PROTECTION OF BENEFICIARIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Level 3: The incumbent is responsible for the application of HR processes and may be required to make field visits. She. He may therefore be in contact with children and/or vulnerable adults. Therefore, a criminal record check or the presentation of a certificate of good conduct will be necessary. In situations where it is not possible to provide a criminal record or a certificate of good conduct and morals, a sworn statement will be requested
MISSION AND MAIN ACTIVITIES
In collaboration with the coordinator of the MIE cluster and the principal investigator, the RRC coordinates the activities of the EBO-PEP project.
1. Lead and coordinate the EBO-PEP consortium
• Ensure good relations between the different partners of the consortium, the promoter, the donor(s) and the institutions involved in the study.
• Interface with the sponsor and coordinate with the sponsor to monitor the progress of the trial, operational difficulties, decisions to be made and actions to be implemented.
• Organize and monitor the contributions of the various partners, defining with them the responsibilities, deliverables and deadlines of each, and ensuring their follow-up.
• Supporting the institutions and teams in charge of implementing the trial, facilitating the resolution of the difficulties encountered and ensuring coordination with the other actors of the project.
• Organize and lead consortium meetings and exchanges between the different partners (working groups). Including the scientific committees and other governance bodies of the study.
• Ensure the transmission of the information necessary for the monitoring of activities and decision-making between the different partners of the consortium.
• Document and archive the consortium's activities, exchanges and decisions.
• Coordinate the preparation and consolidation of reports for partners, the developer and the donor.
2.Ensure the implementation and monitoring of the EBO-PEP study
• Plan, coordinate and monitor the implementation of all project activities, in collaboration with the various partners.
• Ensure operational coordination between the ALIMA headquarters teams, the promoter, the monitoring and data processing team, the field teams and other institutional partners.
• Ensure compliance with the schedule, objectives, regulatory requirements, applicable procedures and budget, identify deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate, in collaboration with the principal investigators and the sponsor, relationships with the suppliers of the trial drugs, including contracting, planning and tracking of shipments.
• Identify and anticipate operational and medical risks and constraints likely to affect the implementation of the study.
• Participate in the recruitment of field teams for the implementation of activities and provide technical and operational support.
• Coordinate the necessary deployments during the launch, opening of new sites or the evolution of studies in an epidemic context.
• Participate in the definition of operational needs and the preparation of calls for tenders.
• Participate in the development, monitoring and revision of the budget.
• Ensure the follow-up of the commitments, deliverables and deadlines of the various donors.
• Organize and contribute to the preparation of progress reports and reporting.
3. Coordinate study documentation and ensure compliance with ICH E6 (R3) Good Clinical Trial Practices (GCP) at the implementation site
• Collaborate with the sponsor, international and local regulatory authorities for the implementation of the research.
• Organize compliance with legal requirements: ethics committees, drug regulations, etc.
• Collaborate with the trial monitoring and data management team that ensures data quality collection and follow-up for the implementation of activities in accordance with the protocol, applicable procedures, and ICH E6 (R3) GCP principles.
• Organize the implementation of study documents (Source Documents, Case Report Form, database, etc.) in collaboration with the monitoring and data management team.
• Organize initial and ongoing training of field research team members in collaboration with the monitoring and data management team.
• Contribute to the preparation and conduct of inclusion-site audits.
• Maintain open communication with investigators and sponsors to ensure GCP compliance.
4. Contribute to the scientific exploitation of the study
• Coordinate and follow up on the writing of study protocols and trial documents, in collaboration with the monitoring and data processing team and principal investigators.
• Contribute to the scientific valorization of the results obtained (writing of articles, various scientific communications), in support of the principal investigators.
5. Implementation of preventive measures against abuse of power, sexist and sexual violence:
• Participates in training and awareness sessions,
• Applies standards relating to the prevention of abuse,
• Ensures, where appropriate, that team members attend training and awareness sessions and apply abuse prevention rules,
• Helps create and maintain a fulfilling and protective environment.
DESIRED PROFILE
Candidate's Experience / Training
• Doctor, nurse, pharmacist or laboratory diplomas.
• Master's degree or thesis in public health/epidemiology.
• Experience in the field, and in the implementation of mandatory clinical trials.
• Strong ability to manage complex projects
• Previous experience in coordinating clinical trials of at least 2 years.
• Knowledge of good practices related to mandatory clinical research: Regulatory aspects, ethics and vigilance.
• Experience and appetite in data creation and management.
• Fluency in French and English, both oral and written, is essential.
Regular trips to the courts are to be expected.
POSITION CONDITIONS
Duration of the contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
Start date: As soon as possible
Salary: According to ALIMA salary scale
How to apply:
To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter online: https://alliance.alima.ngo/jobs/referent-recherche-clinique-rrc-paris-bordeaux-h-f-368
Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
ALIMA reserves the right to close the offer before the initially indicated deadline if an
application is successful.
Only complete applications (CV in PDF format + Cover Letter) will be considered.
Female applications are strongly encouraged.