Job Description

Posted on February 11, 2022

ICAP at Columbia University is an international, non-profit organization situated within the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City. ICAP is Empowering Health around the World and works in over 30 countries, including Zambia. ICAP transforms the health of populations through innovation, research, and global collaboration. Together with our partners—Ministry of Health, large multilaterals, health care providers, and patients—we support comprehensive, family-focused HIV services and high-performing health system strengthening initiatives that provide quality and affordable health care. And by enhancing health information systems, improving quality, and developing human resources for health, we build capacity and efficiency in the world’s most challenging, resource-limited settings.
In partnership with the National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council (NAC) and the Tropical Diseases Research Center (TDRC), and with funding from the United States Government, ICAP is conducting an upcoming survey to measure the prevalence of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STI) and associated risk behaviors among key populations in Zambia, for a period of one (1) month.
ICAP seeks to recruit for the following positions in Zambia under the IBBS Project:
1. Position Title:  Site Coordinator (05)
Reports to:  Survey Coordinator
Location: Chipata, Mazabuka, Mongu Kitwe, and Solwezi
Position Summary: Serve as the site team lead to provide oversight and management of data collection to determine the prevalence of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and risk behaviors among key populations and their population size in the selected survey sites, with support from the ICAP/Tropical Disease Research Centre (TDRC) bio-behavioral survey (BBS) team.

2. Position Title:  Qualitative Interviewer (10)
Reports to:  Site Coordinator
Location: Lusaka, Livingstone, Ndola, Kitwe, and Solwezi.
Position Summary: Conduct semi-structured in-depth interviews (IDIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs) for a formative assessment of a bio-behavioral survey with key populations according to protocol and standard operating procedures.

3.  Position Title:  Community Mobilizer (05)
Reports to:  Sit Coordinator
Location:  Lusaka, Livingstone, Ndola, Kitwe, and Solwezi.
Position Summary: Collaborate with the Site Coordinator and the team in mobilizing survey participants for a formative assessment of a bio-behavioral survey with key populations within the social network and ensure safety and security is granted to the participants.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For submission of applications and full details of the positions, please visit the ICAP website        https://icap.columbia.edu/careers
Suitably qualified and experienced candidates should attach their cover letters, including a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) of not more than 4 pages. Please indicate position and location being applied for in the subject line and do not attach certificates at this stage.
The closing date for receiving applications is 29th January 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NOTE: These are local hire positions, and the successful candidates will be employees of ICAP in Zambia and subject to the local terms and conditions of employment which includes a competitive salary.
ICAP is an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.