Akros Research is supporting a program, funded by the Mastercard Foundation and in partnership with the Africa CDC, to increase vaccine uptake in Africa. This initiative, called Saving Lives and Livelihoods, includes multiple components and partners working to procure, distribute, and promote vaccine uptake in a safe manner. As a part of this consortium Akros Research is supporting Africa Union member states in the Eastern and Southern African regions to strengthen vaccine safety surveillance systems.

Akros will second Data Entry Clerks to the Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) to assist in clearing a backlog of adverse event data and to maintain effective record-keeping. They will also actively collaborate with Akros Research management to help achieve program objectives.

Specific Responsibilities
1. Enter data from ADR and AEFI paper formats into Vigi-flow systems at ZAMRA.
2. Obtain follow-up information on cases notified through call centers, WhatsApp, SMS code, and other platforms for case reporting.
3. Identify and correct data entry errors using appropriate quality control methods.
4. Manage and organize records and files.
5. Ensure completeness and organize patient case reports, investigation forms, and clinical records for causality assessment.
6. Prepare relevant reports as needed and provide general data entry support across many teams on an ad-hoc basis.
7. Escalate serious cases and issues to management routinely.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or any relevant field.
• Experience in data cleaning and entry
• Excellent computer skills with fluency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and databases
• Candidate should work well against complex and challenging delivery schedules
• Candidate should be culturally adaptable and sensitive
• Demonstrated ability to operate with minimal instruction in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to productively communicate remotely
• Zambian national preferred

Location and Term

This position is contingent upon donor approval.

This position is for 6 months and will be based in Lusaka, Zambia. The position is open to local candidates only.

Reporting
This position will report directly to the Akros Country Manager, with a dotted reporting line to the Pharmacovigilance Coordinator, at the Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority.