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REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

LUSAKA PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE

EMPLOYMENT OFFERED

Lusaka Provincial Health Office (LPHO) with Support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the under-listed position:

Job Title: Research, Documentation and Publication Officer

Location: Lusaka Provincial Health Office

Job Purpose: The incumbent will conduct HIV/AIDS-related research work in order to provide more insight and improve HIV/ AIDS programs. S/he will work closely with Program Officers in identi$ing and sharing existing and potential program successes and challenges through documentation, publications and reports with key stakeholders including the formulation of new award applications.

Principal Accountabilities;

  • Implement and coordinate HIV/AIDS research, documentation and publication planning through collaboration with program officers.
  • Conduct desk reviews, secondary and primary research;
  • Advice on appropriate research, documentation and publication methods for the program.
  • Prepare and present papers on various subject matters;
  • Supervise research, documentation and publication projects, including research design, project reporting, field research, analysis, and publications.
  • Plan and oversee the dissemination of Project information;
  • Ensure adherence to defined quality, standards and policies on all research and project documentation, in particular, the quality control of research outputs;
  • Prepare policy and discussion papers on relevant and topical issues;
  • Ensure that policy advice is informed by accurate information;
  • S/he will draft and prepare necessary project documentation for new activities
  • S/he will also apply health communications expertise (e.g., creating program profiles, summarizing lessons learned from data/ research findings,).
  • Assist with semi-annual and annual results reporting;
  • S/he drafts action memos, letters, and prepares project-related documents, and correspondence; and
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time-to-time.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with a minimum of five credits including Mathematics, Science, and English.
  • Minimum Degree in Public Health, Demography or any related field
  • At least three (3) years of relevant job experience.
  • Two (2) year’s experience in designing and working on evaluations/ research
  • Proven track record of designing research tools and questionnaires, and managing focus group discussions and in-depth interviews.
  • Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
  • Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to achieve desired results
  • Must be computer literate.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally demonstrable scientific writing ability

Added Advantage;

  1. Master’s Degree in any of the Disciplines mentioned above
  2. Proven track record of having published in peer-review journals
  3. Ability to use statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, R, or STATA

Other Attributes

  • Must have a high level of confidentiality and Integrity.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Trustworthy and Honest.
  • Strong communication (writing and oral presentation) skills

Interested candidates meeting the above-stated qualifications and attributes are required to submit their applications with the following documents; Curriculum Vitae with Three (3) traceable Referees, Academics and Professional Qualifications, Full Registration with relevant Professional Bodies were applicable to the address below by Monday, 16th December 2019.

An attractive package will be offered to successful applicants who will be appointed on Contract for an initial period of Nine (9) Months subject to renewal depending on performance.

Applicants should provide valid phone numbers for easy communication.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Provincial Health Director

Lusaka Provincial Health Office

3 Saise Road, Longacres

P.O. Box 32573

LUSAKA