DUE: 03 AUG 2026

Employment/Career Opportunity
Position: Studies Coordinator
Full time: 12 months

Zvitambo is an internationally recognized multidisciplinary public health research institute
with the mission of helping children survive and thrive through research. We work in
partnership with the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) to conduct research and
provide technical support to reduce the burden of malnutrition and infectious diseases,
and give children a good start in life. Zvitambo operates from a head office in Harare, and
a field site in Shurugwi, where we conduct clinical trials and observational cohort studies,
with embedded laboratory and qualitative sub-studies.

Job Purpose
Zvitambo is seeking a Studies Coordinator who brings extensive experience in public
health research, with strong administrative skills. This position provides a link between the
Principal Investigators for each of our studies, and the Study Leads who manage the
fieldwork. The postholder will work closely with the Principal Investigators to ensure each
research study is conducted rigorously and in a timely manner. They will oversee all
aspects of the research cycle, from development of study forms and SOPs, to obtaining
regulatory approvals, launching the study, and supporting the fieldwork. Administratively,
the postholder will attend all study meetings, ensure that all study documents are filed
electronically and in hard copy, and provide oversight of study budgets. This post will be
based in Harare but involves considerable travel to Shurugwi where the majority of our
fieldwork is taking place. The postholder will be supported by the Principal Investigators
and the Senior Management team at Zvitambo.

Main Duties
 Coordinate all stages of study design and conduct
 Oversee the development of study documents
 Oversee all study-related administrative issues
 Ensure documents are ready for timely regulatory submissions
 Ensure all staff are compliant with regulatory certifications
 Plan and track study budgets

 Approve study purchases of research consumables
 Oversee the training and launch of each study
 Oversee the coordination of field work
 Attend all study meetings and other administrative meetings related to research outcomes
 Develop, oversee, and check manual and electronic filing systems for all study documents
 Coordinate and draft study reports

Qualifications

Essential
 Master’s degree or higher in public health, nursing, or a relevant subject
 Impressive organizational skills with a strong appreciation for the importance of attention to detail in conducting rigorous research
 Strong project management skills
 3 years’ proven experience in conducting and managing research studies (experience of clinical trials of investigative medicinal products is desirable)
 Deep understanding and hands-on experience of the research cycle – from design and preparation, to conduct of studies, and regulatory reporting requirements

 Expert in Word, and proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
 Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
 Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in mentoring junior staff
 Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate multidisciplinary teams
 Well versed in regulatory frameworks governing clinical research, such as Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines.
 Keen understanding of the research ecosystem in Zimbabwe.
 Clean class 4 driver’s licence

Desirable:
 Experience of clinical trials of investigative medicinal products
 Fluent in qualitative research and the integration of qualitative and quantitative research methods
 Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals or presentations at scientific conferences.
 Experience working with communities to co-design interventions especially in a rural setting

TO APPLY
Please email your application to ap••••••@••••••.com with the subject heading:
“Application for Studies Coordinator Role.”

Please include a cover letter, CV, and other supporting documents; it is preferable if this
can be combined as one PDF document. The closing date for applications is 3rd August
2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Consider your application
unsuccessful if not contacted within two (2) weeks after the closing date of the advert. Any
form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic disqualification.

By submitting your personal information, you consent to Zvitambo holding and using it in
accordance with its recruitment policy and procedures. Zvitambo reserves the right to
verify documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their
validity. Zvitambo is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse work
force.