Project Summary

Zambian Informed Motivated Aware and Responsible Adolescents and Adults  (ZAIMARA) is a five (5) year project where CIDRZ will work towards meeting the 95-95-95 targets for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in 5 distinct communities in Lusaka Province. CIDRZ will collaborate with the University of Alabama (UAB) and the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) to conduct a hybrid trial that will evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of IMARA a CDC “best-evidence” mother and daughter model that directly addresses HIV Testing and Counselling (HTC), PrEP uptake and sexual behavior among AGYW.

Job Summary

Reports to Study Coordinator. The incumbent is responsible for identifying eligible study participants in the communities and testing them for HIV and STIs

Main duties: 

• Conducts HIV and STI testing (N. gonorrhoeae, C. trachomatis, and T. vaginalis) for participants enrolled in the study
• Provides PrEP and reffarls for participants that are eligible to receive PrEP in the study
• Completes the study-specific data collection forms for the respective study visits
• Performs self-quality checks (QC) in a timely manner
• Maintains strict participant confidentiality and privacy at all times.
• Follows the safety protocol for participants and on any issues of safety (example, suicidal ideation, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and/or domestic violence)
• Participates in study monitoring and documentation exercises
• Refers patients to other support as needed
• Maintains strong and consistent communication with all participants, research assistants and with the study coordinator
• Attends study protocol training/meeting (including those held by Ministry of Health staff at the project site) 
• Completes and maintains research ethics certification
• Manages electronic data capture devices

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma in Nursing
• In possession of a valid practicing license
• Prior experience working on a longitudual study
• Strong knowledge of HIV and STIs.
• Ability to read and understand English, Bemba, and Nyanja.
• Degree in Nursing will be an added advantage
• Experience working on an adolescent project.
• Familiarity with the local community context where the study will occur.

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