Reports to Medical Officer. The incumbent will work with PI, and other team members in the provision of medical care to project participants. S/he will also follow through and adhere to Good Clinical Practices guidelines and other local and international clinical management regulations.

Main Duties:

• Ensures safety of patients at all times
• Be knowledgeable in the diagnosis and treatment of NCDs as well as general medical conditions common in Zambia
• Has knowledge on nutrition and healthy eating habits and be able to cousnsel study participants on the same
• Performs screening, enrolment and other physical examinations as required with skill and accuracy
• Ensures quality care and accuracy in the collection of participant specimens, timely delivery to the lab collection /tracking of results, and timely ,confidential and sensitive notification of results to the participant.
• Works with the Medical Officer in referrals of participants for further treatment
• Participates in retention and community activities
• Collects quality and accurate data as per Good documentation Practice ( GDP) guidelines
• Conducts quality control and quality Assurance as per Clinical Quality Management Plan (CQMP)
• Attends to any other duties as required to ensure the safe and confidential management of participant medical care and study data
• Completes all required study training including routine Human Subject Protection and Good Clinical Practices training
• Acquires and maintains an in-depth knowledge of NCDs
• Communicates with fellow staff members openly and honestly about study progress, issues, and/or problems that may arise.
• Updates the study team regularly about challenges with study implementation
• Actively participates in problem solving.
• Provides high quality service to participants by maintaining pleasant relationships at all times and attending to participants in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 certificate
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine
• Must have a Professional Practicing License
• Must be knowledgeable in the diagnosis and treatment of NCDs as well as general medical conditions  common in Zambia.
• Must have knowledge on nutrition and healthy eating habits and be able to counsel patients on the same.
• Competence based training such as Human Subject Protection and Good Clinical Practices training is an added advantage
• One (1) year experience in clinical research or other research activities will be an added advantage
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Proficiency in Nyanja and Bemba

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