Organization Summary:

Ciheb-Zambia is a non-profit local Zambian organisation supporting Ministry of Health to scale up comprehensive HIV prevention and testing services and find the best solutions to life threatening situations among communities in Zambia.

The Zambian Cohort of Healthy Aging and Dementia (ZCHAD) Study is a longitudinal research initiative aimed at understanding neurocognitive aging, dementia risk factors, and associated health outcomes among adults in Zambia. The study generates locally relevant evidence to inform prevention, early detection, and care models for neurocognitive disorders within the Zambian health system.

Position Summary:

Ciheb Zambia is seeking a positive, highly motivated, organized individual with excellent communication skills to join our team as a Neurocognitive Research Assistant Intern on Part-time basis. The Neurocognitive Research Assistant Intern will support the implementation of neurocognitive assessments, participant engagement, data collection, data entry and data management activities for the ZCHAD Study. He/She will work closely with senior research staff to administer standardized neuropsychological tests, support field operations, ensure data quality, and uphold ethical research standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Neurocognitive Assessments

• Assist in administering standardized neurocognitive screening and assessment tools under supervision.
• Support functional, behavioral, and cognitive assessments as per study protocol.
• Observe and accurately record participant responses during assessments.

Participant Recruitment and Follow-up

• Support recruitment, screening, and informed consent processes.
• Support the management of participant appointments and support follow-up visits.
• Maintain respectful, age-sensitive, and culturally appropriate interactions with participants.

Data Collection and Management

• Collect, review, and enter study data using paper-based and/or electronic data capture systems (RedCap).
• Conduct routine data quality checks to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Verify source documents and ensure data completeness
• Update and maintain existing records
• Organize and file digital or physical records
• Maintain confidentiality and securely handle all study-related data and materials.

Community and Facility Engagement

• Support coordination with health facilities and community entry processes.
• Support data collection that is conducted in the community
• Collaborate with program staff and community partners to ensure accurate data tracking
• Work with community stakeholders to promote trust and study participation.

Ethical and Regulatory Compliance

• Adhere strictly to study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and human subjects research ethics.
• Report adverse events, protocol deviations, or participant concerns to the study team promptly.
• Maintain participant dignity, privacy, and voluntary participation always.

Administrative and Study Support

• Assist with study documentation, filing, and inventory management.
• Participate in study meetings, trainings, and supervision sessions.
• Support preparation for monitoring visits, audits, and reporting activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

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Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Educational Psychology.
• Strong interest in research, aging, brain health, or dementia.
• Ability to communicate effectively English, Bemba, and Nyanja
• Willingness to conduct community-based fieldwork.
• Basic computer skills (e.g. data entry, Microsoft Office).

Desired Competencies

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Compassionate and respectful approach to working with older adults.
• Ability to follow protocols and work under minimum supervision.
• Prior research, clinical, or community health experience is an added advantage.

• Assist in administering standardized neurocognitive screening and assessment tools under supervision.
• Support functional, behavioral, and cognitive assessments as per study protocol.
• Observe and accurately record participant responses during assessments.
• Support recruitment, screening, and informed consent processes.
• Support the management of participant appointments and support follow-up visits.
• Maintain respectful, age-sensitive, and culturally appropriate interactions with participants.
• Collect, review, and enter study data using paper-based and/or electronic data capture systems (RedCap).
• Conduct routine data quality checks to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Verify source documents and ensure data completeness
• Update and maintain existing records
• Organize and file digital or physical records
• Maintain confidentiality and securely handle all study-related data and materials.
• Support coordination with health facilities and community entry processes.
• Support data collection that is conducted in the community
• Collaborate with program staff and community partners to ensure accurate data tracking
• Work with community stakeholders to promote trust and study participation.
• Adhere strictly to study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and human subjects research ethics.
• Report adverse events, protocol deviations, or participant concerns to the study team promptly.
• Maintain participant dignity, privacy, and voluntary participation always.
• Assist with study documentation, filing, and inventory management.
• Participate in study meetings, trainings, and supervision sessions.
• Support preparation for monitoring visits, audits, and reporting activities.

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Compassionate and respectful approach to working with older adults.
• Ability to follow protocols and work under minimum supervision.
• Basic computer skills (e.g. data entry, Microsoft Office).

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Educational Psychology.
• Strong interest in research, aging, brain health, or dementia.
• Ability to communicate effectively English, Bemba, and Nyanja
• Willingness to conduct community-based fieldwork.
• Basic computer skills (e.g. data entry, Microsoft Office).
• Prior research, clinical, or community health experience is an added advantage.