Main duties

Catalyzes awareness raising, training, capacity building among health workers and the catchment population at study sites for Hepatitis B
Fosters teamwork and communication among study team, which include specialized doctors at University Teaching Hospital (this is a collaborative study)
Helps Investigator to ensure the study adheres to protocol and established procedures
Meets with program staff on a regular basis to assess progress and problem solve issues
Supervises Research Assistants and Nurses
With the support of the Investigator, serves as a key liaison with hospital staff, as well as other key governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to ensure that study implementation proceeds as planned
Liaises with CIDRZ and UTH laboratories to ensure samples are handled using international best practices
Helps identify roadblocks to planned study activities and works at all levels to identify solutions to promote full and timely realization of the study
Contributes to the development of abstracts & papers and participate in presentations at national & regional meetings
Oversee day to day project related activities and personnel to help with delegation of tasks, prioritization, and overall responsibility in task completion
Maintains approvals and regulatory documents for the study
Contributes to the development and documentation of standard operating procedures, research tools, and related materials
Performs rapid point-of-care tests on urine or finger prick blood samples when necessary
Supports collection of data
Helps trouble-shoot problems that arise with data collection and/or implementation
Contributes and supports the development of period reports and plans for international collaborators, local regulators, and the study sponsor
Recruits and supervises a team of research assistants, nurses, and peer counsellors
Liaises with operations units to ensure the study is conducted per internal guidelines
Obtains and reviews for accuracy the budget to actual on a monthly basis
Provides Investigator with guidance on budgeting and financial matters

Qualifications

Either a Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) or equivalent (e.g. MSc, MS in a health science) OR a degree in Nursing or Medicine
Minimum of 1 year of experience coordinating biomedical or behavioural projects
Good familiarity with the Zambian health system
Strong computer skills including email, Microsoft excel and PowerPoint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including with international contacts
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Exhibits team spirit and works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve study goals
Keeps abreast of new developments and actively seeks to contribute to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback
Comfortable with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and need to juggle competing demands in a fast-paced and challenging work environment

Method of Application

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please send application letter and detailed CV quoting Reference Number and day-time telephone number to;

CIDRZ Human Resources Director P.O. Box 34681, LUSAKA or email: [email protected]