Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia Study Coordinator Jobs

Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia Study Coordinator Jobs


Job Details

  • This is a translational science project that will recruit adults in Lusaka living with Hepatitis B with or without HIV co-infection.

  • The immune system response during standard treatment will be investigated.

  • A Study Coordinator is sought to provide oversight to day-to-day activities. .

    Main duties

    • Catalyses 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 counselors

    • 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

    Job Experience Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year

    How to Apply

  • Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply; however only shortlisted 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: jobs@cidrz.org

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