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.

Qualifications:

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma in Nursing while Degree in Nursing will be an added advantage
• 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.
• 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.