Research Assistant – Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)

Mkushi
1 week ago
Full Time
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Project Summary

The Person-Centered approaches to viremia: Connection, Rapport and Engagement (P-CoRE) is a mixed method, parallel cluster randomized trial that aims to use a stakeholder engagement process to develop and assess a tailored but scalable and sustainable person-centered package for addressing viremia in disproportionally affected populations in Zambia. This study will be implemented in Lusaka and Central province.

Job summary

Reporting to Implementation Officer. The incumbent will be working in study clinics and will be responsible for tracing patients identified as lost to follow up and collecting study data.

Main Duties:

  • Traces lost patients from HIV care using paper, phone and field tracing using tracing guidelines
  • Recruits and retains study participants into the P-CORE study
  • Obtains informed consent from study participants prior to recruitment
  • Reviews patient files to confirm patient information and eligibility for study participation
  • Conducts brief tablet-based surveys with recruited study participants
  • Collects all required study data and completion of procedures per the highest ethical standards, study checklists and Standard Operating Procedures
  • Performs self-quality checks (QC) in a timely manner, and quality check of Peer Educators work
  • Offers support to study team during sensitization activities
  • Participates in data quality review meetings, respond to data queries and work with the quality control team to resolve errors
  • Offers support to all team members during data collection activities
    Always maintain strict participant confidentiality and privacy
  • Being accountable and responsible for study resources and supplies, such as data collection forms, participant files, study equipment, and facilities.
  • Completes all required study training, including routine Human Subject Protection
  • Communicates with fellow staff members openly and honestly about study progress issues, and/or problems that may arise

Qualifications

  • Grade 12 Certificate.
  • Certificate in social work or any health-related field.
  • Must should have a good understanding of the catchment area of the study site
  • At least 2 years of experience working in a health facility preferably in the Antiretroviral Therapy Department, PLWHA support and Peer Education, Mother and Child Health.
  • Experience working in research and conversant with data collection techniques is an added advantage
  • Proficient in basic computer skills
  • Excellent communication skills and can read and write in English and local languages which include Nyanja, Tonga and Bemba.
  • Should be mature, have a flexible working approach, open minded and be willing to learn
  • Familiarity with Smart Care and handling patient files is an added advantage
    Excellent ability to work confidentially with sensitive information
  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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