Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 24, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
ICAP-Zambia, in partnership with the National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council (NAC) and the Tropical Diseases Research Center (TDRC), and with funding from the United States Government is conducting an upcoming survey to measure the prevalence of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STI) and associated risk behaviors among key populations in Zambia.
ICAP seeks to recruit for the above positions in Zambia by 1st November 2022, for the period of 3 months.
Reports to: Site Coordinator
Location: Lusaka, Chipata, Mazabuka, Mongu Kitwe, and Solwezi

Position Summary:
Collaborate with the Site Coordinator and the team in mobilizing participants for a bio-behavioral survey with key populations within the social network and ensure safety and security is granted to the participants.

Major Responsibilities
• Collaborate with the Site Coordinator in mobilizing survey participants,
• Ensure survey participants are made aware of the survey,
• Ensure safety and security is granted to the survey participants,
• Ensure mobilized survey participants are being recruited in the survey,
• Oversee flow of participants at the survey site,
• Debrief and submit reports to the site coordinator time-to-time in all community mobilization activities,
• Observe ethical requirements in line with the study protocol including being sensitive to the dynamics of working with key populations,
• Perform any other assigned duties associated with successful implementation of the survey,
• • Respond and answer to queries about the survey in the community by potential participants,
• Assist in scheduling appointments,
• Assist in screening potential survey participants coming to the survey,
• Engagement of community on issues affecting the survey implementation.

Qualifications:
• Candidate must have a full grade 12 certificate
• Diploma in a relevant field.

Experience and Skills Required
• Experience working with key populations communities will be an added advantage,
• Experience working in biobehavioral surveys with a focus on recruitment of study participants,
• Strong community mobilization skills are required,
• Demonstrate experience organizing and managing workflows to meet schedules and requirements,
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills,
• Speak in a clear, pleasant, and understandable voice,
• Ability to establish and nurture beneficial relationships during surveys.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to take initiative and solve complex problems.
• Capability to network, negotiate with, and influence a range of stakeholders from leaders to vulnerable groups
• Member of a key population preferred.
• Fluency in English and one or more local languages (Silozi, Chitonga, Chinyanja, Kikaonde and Cibemba)

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
For submission of applications and full details of the positions, please visit the ICAP website https://icap.columbia.edu/careers/ 
Suitably qualified and experienced candidates should attach their cover letters, including a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV). Please indicate position and location being applied for in the subject line and do not attach certificates at this stage.
The closing date for receiving applications is 31st August 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ICAP is an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration.



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