Organization Summary:

Ciheb-Zambia is a non-profit local Zambian organisation supporting Ministry of Health to scale up comprehensive HIV prevention and testing services and find the best solutions to life threatening situations among communities in Zambia.

Position Summary

Ciheb Zambia is seeking a dedicated and passionate Study Coordinator to join our team and play a crucial role in a groundbreaking project focused on improving HIV care and prevention among key populations through digital health interventions. The successful candidate will work closely with the healthcare providers and key population civil society organizations to ensure the smooth execution of the project, as well as actively engage key population community members in the process.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day coordination and management of the digital health project for key populations.
• Collaborate with the research team to develop and refine project objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Execute project activities in compliance with ethical guidelines and regulations.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key population organizations, groups, and community members.
• Conduct outreach and community mobilization efforts to ensure active participation in the project.
• Act as a liaison between the project team and key population communities to address concerns and facilitate communication.
• Oversee the deployment of digital health interventions, including mobile apps and other technology-based solutions.
• Train key population participants on the use of digital tools and ensure their ongoing engagement.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of digital health interventions in improving HIV care and prevention.
• Collaborate with data analysts to collect, manage, and analyze project data.
  Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data collected from key population participants.
• Prepare regular progress reports and contribute to research publications.
• Implement quality assurance measures to ensure that project activities meet established standards.
• Conduct regular assessments and make recommendations for improvements.
• Work closely with healthcare providers, researchers, and community organizations to align project activities with broader healthcare initiatives.
• Participate in team meetings and provide input on project strategies and goals.Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, clinical sciences, public health, social sciences, or a related field
• At least 3 years’ experience in managing a study project
• Registered with the National Health Research Authority, health professional council or general nursing council of Zambia
• Psychosocial counselling
• Human subject protection and good clinical practice certifications