Quality Assurance/Compliance Research Governance Officer

Job description

Zambart

Research and Development

to Improve Health for All

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 and has contributed to HIV and TB policy and practice at national and global levels. Zambart’s research portfolio now includes a broader scope of urgent public health issues. 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 and counselling.

Zambart’ s vision is to conduct quality interdisciplinary health research on issues of public health importance 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 based by conducting high-quality health research in Zambia.

To support our wide range of research activities, we are looking for an ambitious, suitably qualified candidate to fill the following exciting position that has arisen:

Position: Quality Assurance/Compliance Research Governance Officer

Reporting To: Head of Research Governance

Job Location: Lusaka

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance and Compliance Research Governance Officer to support our research operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring all research activities comply with regulatory standards, institutional policies, and best practices. This role is critical in upholding research integrity, maintaining a robust Quality Management System (QMS), and promoting a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

Key Responsibilities include the following but not limited to:

1.     Ensure Research Integrity

Conduct internal audits and assessments to verify compliance with research protocols, institutional policies, and regulatory guidelines.
Monitor research activities to ensure data integrity, ethical conduct, and adherence to good research practices.
Investigate allegations of research misconduct (e.g., fabrication, falsification, plagiarism) in line with established protocols
Recommend corrective and preventive actions for identified areas of non-compliance.

2.     Develop and Maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Design, implement, and oversee effective QA processes and procedures.
Establish and track quality metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for continuous monitoring.
Collaborate with research and administrative teams to address and resolve quality issues.
Identify and mitigate potential risks in research operations and study implementation.

3.     Key Deliverables

Timely research audit and compliance reports
Accurate documentation and follow-up of findings and corrective and preventative actions
Training materials and records
QMS documentation and performance metrics

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, Life Sciences, or a related field
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in quality assurance, research compliance, or research auditing.
Knowledge of local and international regulatory and ethical standards (e.g., GCP, IRB guidelines, national/international research ethics).
Excellent analytical, investigative, and communication skills.
Proficiency in research audit tools, documentation, and quality improvement frameworks.

Personal Attributes:

Mature and sober character
Reliable, dependable and honest
Ability to communicate in English and local languages fluently

How to apply:

Only applicants who possess the above qualifications and experience should submit their application letter, CV and certificates to The Head of Human Resources, Zambart Head Office, Ridgeway Campus, P.O Box 50697, Lusaka  or jobs.zambart@gmail.com clearly indicating the position within the subject matter, e.g. Application for employment as Quality Assurance/Compliance Research Governance Officer – Lusaka, Zambart.

Closing Date: 

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 10th September 2025.