Paediatric Research Nurse

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Zambart is an independent Zambian research organization whose headquarters is at the University of Zambia’s Ridgeway Campus in Lusaka. Zambart is globally renowned for its interdisciplinary research on HIV and Tuberculosis including a broader scope of urgent public health issues.  Zambart has contributed to HIV and TB policy and practice at national and global levels. Zambart staff form an interdisciplinary team with a range of expertise including epidemiology, clinical science, social science, laboratory, operations research, health systems and services research, health policy analysis, health economics, health communication, counselling, and community engagement.

Our vision is to conduct quality interdisciplinary health research on issues of public health importance in Zambia and contribute to improving health policy and practice, leading to better health for all.

Our mission is to contribute to global public health policy and practice through the generation of an evidence base by conducting high-quality health research in Zambia.

Study Summary: ZAMSA-TB Study: Zambia, Malawi, South Africa Tuberculosis Study – Advancing epidemiological methods for surveillance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. The project will be conducted in the Chipata and Kanyama communities of Lusaka. The overall aim of the project is to develop and validate innovative epidemiological methods for understanding recent TB transmission through convenience serosampling of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) immunoreactivity, thereby supporting the targeted deployment of interventions like TB vaccines and measuring their impact during implementation. Children aged 1-5 years will be tested for TB infection, and advanced geospatial statistics and modelling will be used to develop a new epidemiological framework. Research activities will be conducted in Lusaka at 2 levels: First Level Hospitals in the target communities, and the catchment communities of said hospitals.

Position: Paediatric Research Nurse

Duty Station: 01 – Kanyama community

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Study Manager, the study nurse will ensure that study participants are screened, recruited and managed according to the study protocol and standard operating procedures (SOPs). S/He will be involved in maintaining participant privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities:

Maintain good clinical and laboratory practice when attending to participants
Monitoring of vital signs and measurements
Collection of blood and other research samples
Assessment of study participants
Participant follow-up activities
Reporting of any protocol deviation immediately to the Study Manager and PI
Perform quality control of study activities
Ensure adherence to the SOPs at the health facility.
Perform other duties as required by the supervisor.

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Nursing with current registration with the General Nursing Council of Zambia
An Advanced Diploma in Paediatric Nursing
Demonstrate knowledge of TB and HIV services
A minimum of 2 years of work experience
Experience in public health research will be an added advantage
Experience in working with young children will be an added advantage
A certificate in Good Clinical Practice will be an added advantage
Excellent social communication skills
Ability to work in a team as well as independently
Computer literacy and ability to use electronic data capture device (tablet)
Fluency in English and one or more local languages spoken in the catchment communities
Must be willing to work long hours

How to apply:

Applicants meeting the criteria for the above jobs should send their latest CVs, three traceable reference contacts, and a cover letter outlining clearly how they meet the above criteria, to The Head of Human Resources, Zambart Head Office, Ridgeway Campus, P.O Box 50697, Lusaka or send your application via email to jobs@zambart.org.zm

Closing Date:

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 27th August 2025.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.