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:
Conduct venous blood draw and administer rapid tests for HIV and other STIs as part of survey procedures.

Major Responsibilities:
• Conduct venous blood draw from consenting participants,
• Administer rapid tests for HIV, recent HIV-1 infection, syphilis, Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) according to test kit procedures and provided Standard, Operating Procedures,
• Record biomarker test results,
• 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,
• Ensure proper coordination of activities between survey site and local PCR lab for viral load testing,
• Ensure proper generation, segregation and disposal of laboratory waste,
• 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/Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences.

Experience and skills required
• Registered with the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ),
• 2-3 years working experience,
• Experience in biomedical 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 and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice,
• Concise knowledge of laboratory waste management procedures,
• 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: 24

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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