Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 09 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Study Summary:
• Zambart is currently recruiting staff for a new study entitled: “Global Burden Estimation of Human Papillomavirus (GLOBE-HPV). This study aims to estimate the prevalence of HPV 16 and/or 18 infection among a representative sample of girls and women. In addition, the study aims to estimate the incidence of HPV infection in selected populations over 2 years.
• To support our wide range of research activities, we are looking for full time candidates to fill the following positions:

Research Assistants – Lusaka (10) Kanakantapa (10), 7 months contract
Tasks and Responsibilities
• Research Assistants will be reporting to the Site Supervisor
• Provide study information and obtain informed consent/parental/assent from study participants.
• Administer the study questionnaire using electronic data capture
• Demonstrate to participants how to collect urine samples using a coli-pee
• Collect quality urine samples from participants
• Ensure that urine samples collected are handed over to the Site Supervisor
• Conduct finger-prick HIV testing services
• Actively link clients to appropriate HIV treatment and care services
• Maintain high level of confidentiality and privacy throughout the study procedure

Requirements
• Must be a grade twelve (12) and at least 21 years and above
• Good social communication skills.
• Must be a psycho-social/ HIV testing counsellor
• Knowledge of HIV and HPV research.
• Computer literacy and ability to use an electronic data capture device (tablet).
• Be registered with Counselling Council of Zambia.
• A minimum of 2 years work experience in a similar position.
• Fluency in English, Nyanja and Bemba spoken in target community.
• Must be willing to work long hours
• Resident in the catchment area.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
• Only applicants who meet the criteria for the above position should submit their application letter and CV to The Human Resources Manager, Zambart Head Office, Ridgeway Campus P. O Box 50697 Lusaka or email the application letter and CV only (without certificates) to jobs.zambart@gmail.com , stating in the reference the position you are applying for.
• Closing Date: The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 15th January 2024.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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