{"id":8859,"date":"2026-06-22T08:59:03","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T08:59:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/uncategorized\/research-assistant-at-cidrz\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T08:59:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T08:59:03","slug":"research-assistant-at-cidrz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/jobs\/lusaka\/research-assistant-at-cidrz\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Assistant at CIDRZ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Research Assistant at CIDRZ\", \"description\": \"Description:\\n\\n\\n\\nReports to the Research Nurse. The incumbent will support the implementation of Hepatitis B research activities by recruiting study participants, collecting study data, and ensuring adherence to study protocols and related procedures.\\n\\nMain Duties\\n\\n\u00a0\\n\\n \\tConducts assigned study procedures and adhere to procedural and international guidelines for research conduct.\\n \\tRecruiting and retaining participants, including community\/participant sensitization\/education\\n \\tWelcoming potential participants and\/or enrolled participants to the clinic and alerting the Study Nurses of their arrival\\n \\tObtaining informed consent from participants\\n \\tCounseling participants (e.g., VCT, family planning, adherence, risk reduction, psychosocial counseling, other as per protocol)\\n \\tCollecting data\\n \\tPerforming liver ultrasound testing (training to be provided)\\n \\tProviding back up for CRF\/data entry\\n \\tInterviewing participants\\n \\tObtaining participant locator information\\n \\tEnsuring specimens transport and retrieval\\n \\tFollowing up on participants who require interim visits of who have missed appointments\\n \\tPerforming self quality checks (QC) in a timely manner\\n \\tMaintains strict participant confidentiality and privacy at all times.\\n \\tBe accountable and responsible for study resources and supplies, such as data collection forms, participant files, study equipment, and facilities.\\n \\tCommunicates with fellow staff members openly and honestly about study progress, issues, and\/or problems that may arise.\\n \\tReports all community misconceptions about research and address any concerns in an expeditious manner to the study nurse or PI\\n \\tProvides high quality service to participants by maintaining pleasant relationships at all times and attending to participants in a timely manner.\\n \\tBe responsive to enquiries from participants\u2019 partners and family members as required.\\n \\tCompletes all required study training, including routine Human Subject Protection and Good Clinical Practices training.\\n \\tAcquires and maintains an in-depth knowledge of the study protocol.\\n \\tAny other duties\/responsibilities necessary for the successful implementation and functioning of the study.\\n\\nQualifications\\n\\n \\tGrade 12 Certificate\\n \\tCertificate in counselling or related field\\n \\t1 year experience in research and\/or community education\\n \\tBackground working on hepatitis B research and\/or programs is strongly desired\\n \\tFluent in at least one local language of Nyanja or Bemba, preferable both.\\n \\tAble to organize and schedule multiple work-related tasks efficiently.\\n\\nSuitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-06-22\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"CIDRZ\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"LUSAKA\", \"addressCountry\": \"ZM\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-13T23:59:59\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> CIDRZ<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> LUSAKA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> FULL_TIME<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-13<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Description:<\/p>\n<p>Reports to the Research Nurse. The incumbent will support the implementation of Hepatitis B research activities by recruiting study participants, collecting study data, and ensuring adherence to study protocols and related procedures.<\/p>\n<p>Main Duties<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> \tConducts assigned study procedures and adhere to procedural and international guidelines for research conduct.<br \/> \tRecruiting and retaining participants, including community\/participant sensitization\/education<br \/> \tWelcoming potential participants and\/or enrolled participants to the clinic and alerting the Study Nurses of their arrival<br \/> \tObtaining informed consent from participants<br \/> \tCounseling participants (e.g., VCT, family planning, adherence, risk reduction, psychosocial counseling, other as per protocol)<br \/> \tCollecting data<br \/> \tPerforming liver ultrasound testing (training to be provided)<br \/> \tProviding back up for CRF\/data entry<br \/> \tInterviewing participants<br \/> \tObtaining participant locator information<br \/> \tEnsuring specimens transport and retrieval<br \/> \tFollowing up on participants who require interim visits of who have missed appointments<br \/> \tPerforming self quality checks (QC) in a timely manner<br \/> \tMaintains strict participant confidentiality and privacy at all times.<br \/> \tBe accountable and responsible for study resources and supplies, such as data collection forms, participant files, study equipment, and facilities.<br \/> \tCommunicates with fellow staff members openly and honestly about study progress, issues, and\/or problems that may arise.<br \/> \tReports all community misconceptions about research and address any concerns in an expeditious manner to the study nurse or PI<br \/> \tProvides high quality service to participants by maintaining pleasant relationships at all times and attending to participants in a timely manner.<br \/> \tBe responsive to enquiries from participants\u2019 partners and family members as required.<br \/> \tCompletes all required study training, including routine Human Subject Protection and Good Clinical Practices training.<br \/> \tAcquires and maintains an in-depth knowledge of the study protocol.<br \/> \tAny other duties\/responsibilities necessary for the successful implementation and functioning of the study.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications<\/p>\n<p> \tGrade 12 Certificate<br \/> \tCertificate in counselling or related field<br \/> \t1 year experience in research and\/or community education<br \/> \tBackground working on hepatitis B research and\/or programs is strongly desired<br \/> \tFluent in at least one local language of Nyanja or Bemba, preferable both.<br \/> \tAble to organize and schedule multiple work-related tasks efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here Closing Date : 25th June , 2026.<br \/>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<br \/>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({<br \/>    google_ad_client: &#8220;ca-pub-1808132527602063&#8221;,<br \/>    enable_page_level_ads: true<br \/>  });<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.cidrz.org\/jobs\/view\/13476\/research-assistant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: Jobweb Zambia<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-07-13 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: CIDRZ Location: LUSAKA Job Type: FULL_TIME Apply Before: 2026-07-13 Job Description Description: Reports to the Research Nurse. The incumbent will support the implementation of Hepatitis B research activities by recruiting study participants, collecting study data, and ensuring adherence to study protocols and related procedures. 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