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Study Coordinator Hep-Mec Study Ref No. SC/Hep-Mec/15/07/20

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

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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