Zambart is an independent Zambian research organization with a longstanding research partnership between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the University of Zambia which began in 1988, and it has become one of Zambia’s leading research groups specialising in Tuberculosis (TB) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

We facilitate quality interdisciplinary health research on issues of public health importance in Zambia. Over the years, Zambart has expanded its scope to include both qualitative and quantitative studies around TB and HIV as well as other infections and public health issues such as poverty, mental health and more. Results from numerous studies have contributed to policy and practice at both national and global levels.

Zambart staff form an interdisciplinary team with a range of expertise including epidemiology, clinical science, social science, laboratory, operations research, health systems and services research, health policy analysis, health economics, health communication research compliance and counselling.

Study Summary:

Zambart is currently recruiting staff for a new study entitled: “Global Burden Estimation of Human Papillomavirus (GLOBE-HPV). This study aims to estimate the prevalence of HPV 16 and/or 18 infection among a representative sample of girls and women. In addition, the study aims to estimate the incidence of HPV infection in selected populations over 2 years.

To support our wide range of research activities, we are looking for full time candidates to fill the following positions:

Research Assistants – Lusaka (10) Kanakantapa (10), 7 months contract

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Research Assistants will be reporting to the Site Supervisor
• Provide study information and obtain informed consent/parental/assent from study participants.
• Administer the study questionnaire using electronic data capture
• Demonstrate to participants how to collect urine samples using a coli-pee
• Collect quality urine samples from participants
• Ensure that urine samples collected are handed over to the Site Supervisor
• Conduct finger-prick HIV testing services
• Actively link clients to appropriate HIV treatment and care services
• Maintain high level of confidentiality and privacy throughout the study procedure

Requirements

• Must be a grade twelve (12) and at least 21 years and above
• Good social communication skills.
• Must be a psycho-social/ HIV testing counsellor
• Knowledge of HIV and HPV research.
• Computer literacy and ability to use an electronic data capture device (tablet).
• Be registered with Counselling Council of Zambia.
• A minimum of 2 years work experience in a similar position.
• Fluency in English, Nyanja and Bemba spoken in target community.
• Must be willing to work long hours
• Resident in the catchment area.