Reports to the Senior Research Nurse. The incumbent is responsible for identifying eligible study participants in the communities and collecting specimens.

Main Duties:

• Conducts assigned study procedures and adhere to procedural and international guidelines for research conduct. Activities may include: (i) Screening and enrolling eligible participants, (ii) Counseling participants (e.g., VCT, Family Planning, Adherence, Risk Reduction, and psychosocial counseling), (ii) Collecting data, (iv) Obtaining participant locator information , (v) Providing participant care and management, (vi) Performing self-quality checks (QC) in a timely manner.
• Ensures and verifies that all study forms are completed accurately by the study staff as per Study Protocol.
• Obtains written informed consent from study participants prior and ensure that written informed consent is obtained, and appropriate consenting procedures are followed for literate, partially literate or illiterate participants, before any study procedure is performed on any participant.
• Ensures that study-related clinical information is communicated in a timely manner to clinicians.
• Collects specimens and coordinates with other clinic staff (e.g. sputum) and with laboratory to ensure that all samples are collected and processed according to study protocol.
• Assists in writing reports and preparing for monitoring visits
• Follows and adheres to the guidelines of Good Clinical Practices at all times.
• Maintains strict participant confidentiality and privacy at all times.
• Be accountable and responsible for study resources and supplies, such as data collection forms, participant files, study equipment, and facilities.
• Assist QA/QC nurse to verify that all study forms are completed accurately by the study staff as per Study Protocol.
• Assist QA/QC nurse to communicate to relevant clinic staff any missing, incomplete, or unclear data.
• Collaborates with Data Coordinator/Technician and other staff to ensure timely completion and transmission of study forms and correction of all forms requiring corrections/additions.
• Provides timely feedback (positive and negative) to study staff regarding forms completion and accuracy.
• Ensures the safe keeping of participant records at all times.
• Assists in preparing QC tools for the study and maintaining the Quality Management Plan
• Reviews and contributes to the development of study materials and tools.
• Maintains high quality study documentation at all times.
• Prepares teaching sessions for study staff on common data errors/problems/issues.
• Completes all required study training and regularly attend study meetings.
• Assists with study translations (forward and back) as requested.
• Any other duties or responsibilities necessary for the successful implementation and functioning of the study.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 certificate
• Minimum of a diploma or equivalent in nursing
• Fully registered professional (with GNC or NMCZ)
• At least 6 months of clinical experience, preferably in a research setting
• Familiar with Zambia research ethics landscape
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Apart from English, language proficiency in Nyanja and Bemba are an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

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