Research Assistant

Title: Research Assistant Grade: C3 Project: P537 – HEP MEC – T Cells Location: Lusaka – Lusaka District, Lusaka Province Publish Date: 16 Jun 2026 00:00 Deadline Date: 21 Jun 2026 00:00 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. Main Duties Conducts assigned study procedures and adhere to procedural and international guidelines for research conduct. Recruiting and retaining participants, including community/participant sensitization/education Welcoming potential participants and/or enrolled participants to the clinic and alerting the Study Nurses of their arrival Obtaining informed consent from participants Counseling participants (e.g., VCT, family planning, adherence, risk reduction, psychosocial counseling, other as per protocol) Collecting data Performing liver ultrasound testing (training to be provided) Providing back up for CRF/data entry Interviewing participants Obtaining participant locator information Ensuring specimens transport and retrieval Following up on participants who require interim visits of who have missed appointments Performing self quality checks (QC) in a timely manner 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. Communicates with fellow staff members openly and honestly about study progress, issues, and/or problems that may arise. Reports all community misconceptions about research and address any concerns in an expeditious manner to the study nurse or PI Provides high quality service to participants by maintaining pleasant relationships at all times and attending to participants in a timely manner. Be responsive to enquiries from participants’ partners and family members as required. Completes all required study training, including routine Human Subject Protection and Good Clinical Practices training. Acquires and maintains an in-depth knowledge of the study protocol. Any other duties/responsibilities necessary for the successful implementation and functioning of the study. [wp_code title="Fluid Ad"] Qualifications Grade 12 Certificate Certificate in counselling or related field 1 year experience in research and/or community education Background working on hepatitis B research and/or programs is strongly desired Fluent in at least one local language of Nyanja or Bemba, preferable both. Able to organize and schedule multiple work-related tasks efficiently. Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.