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:
Provide pre- and post-test counselling in HIV and other STIs as part of survey procedures.

Major Responsibilities:
• Must have thorough knowledge on national guidelines, standard operating procedures and quality assurance systems and testing algorithms
• Provide pre- and post- test counselling in HIV, syphilis, Hepatitis B (HBV), and Hepatitis C (HCV) according to national guidelines,
• Refer participants who test positive for HIV, syphilis, HBV, and HCV to care,
• Answer health-related questions from survey participants,
• Support data entry for biomarker results,
• Identify and report adverse event(s) to the Site Coordinator,
• Ensure high quality data and ethical and moral conduct to collect accurate and valid information,
• Safeguard assigned data collection equipment, keeping it in good working condition and charged, ready for data collection,
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality throughout the survey,
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Candidate must have full grade 12 certificate
• Diploma in Nursing.
Experience and skills required
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience,
• Must have been trained in Psychosocial counselling,
• Must be registered and have an up-to-date license from General Nursing Council (GNC),
• Experience in clinical research or surveys preferred,
• Detail oriented and highly organized, able to multi-task,
• Ability to adapt and work with diverse groups of people,
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice,
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications,
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills,
• Fluency in English and one or more local languages (e.g. Silozi, Chitonga, Chinyanja, Kikaonde and Cibemba),
• Knowledge of and practical experience working with key populations preferred.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

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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