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Zambart is a research-focused non-governmental organisation that conducts research on HIV and Tuberculosis to help control and mitigate the impact of the dual epidemic. 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 research compliance and counselling. Zambart under the TREATS study has vacancies in the following positions: Candidates to fill the position of Laboratory Research Scientists/ Technologists in Lusaka, Livingstone, Choma, Kabwe, Ndola and Kitwe:
Responsibilities
TREATs Study Summary
The overall aim of TREATS project is to measure the impact of a combined TB/HIV intervention of population level screening for TB, combined with universal testing and treatment (UTT) for HIV, delivered over 4 years, on TB incidence, prevalence of TB disease and incidence of TB infection.
Study Laboratory Research Scientist /Technologists
TB Testing using Gene Xpert
Preparation of blood samples for QFT-Plus Testing
Perform other laboratory tasks as may be assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Science or Biological Science
At least 2 year experience laboratory experience in all facets of TB and HIV serology, blood bank, Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Familiar with the laboratory Data Management Software (LDMS) and Databases
Able to work with minimum supervision
How to apply
Submit your application letter, CV and certificates to:
The Human Resources Manager,
Zambart Head Office,
UNZA School of Medicine,
Ridgeway Campus,
PO Box 50697,
Lusaka.