Zambart Services Department
Work with us to deliver high-quality research support and improve health outcomes in Zambia.
The Zambart Services Department (ZSD), established in 2023, is part of Zambart’s broader strategy to achieve sustainability and long-term impact. As we transition toward operating as a contract research support hub, ZSD is helping drive this vision by offering professional services that leverage Zambart’s infrastructure, expertise, and trusted track record in public health research.
Our mission is to achieve sustainability by outsourcing Zambart’s facilities and expertise to support research, training, and public health initiatives.
WHO ARE WE?
ZSD is a dedicated unit at Zambart created to offer high quality research support services to local and international clients. By outsourcing Zambart’s facilities and systems, we help researchers and institutions execute impactful studies in Zambia — efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with national regulations and global standards.
RESEARCH SUPPORT SERVICES WE CURRENTLY OFFER
- Administrative and financial grant management
- We offer administrative and financial management on behalf of research teams who implement studies independently of Zambart. Whilst ensuring strict compliance with donor and regulatory requirements.
- Payroll management
- We offer reliable payroll and HR support under trusted funder arrangements, aligned with local labour laws.
- Clinical Trials
- Management and operational support for clinical trials, drawing on Zambart’s extensive experience in coordinating multi-site research.
- Contract Research
- We support design, coordination, and implementation of research studies on behalf of sponsors — including grant and ethics management.
- Regulatory and Governance services
- Support with ethics submissions and compliance, study governance, and transparent documentation practices.
- Conference room rental
- Equipped space available for workshops, training, and partner meetings (subject to availability).
- Laboratory sample storage
- Short-term, secure storage and cold-chain logistics in partnership with certified shippers.
- Diagnostic Testing & Lab Access
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- TB culture, GeneXpert, and PCR-based infectious disease diagnostics
- Sequencing lab usage and platform access for researchers and institutions
ADDITIONAL SERVICES COMING SOON!
- Translation of study documents
- Translation of study documents into local languages
- Community engagement strategies
- Design and implementation of community engagement strategies
- Trainings
- Governance and ethics training for researchers, academic institutions, and community partners
- Designed to build local capacity and ensure high standards of compliance
WHY WORK WITH US?
With over 30 years of research excellence in Zambia, Zambart has built a strong foundation in diagnostics, study operations, and stakeholder engagement. ZSD now extends this strength to others, serving as a central partner for contract research and institutional support.
WHO WE WORK WITH:
- Academic institutions and universities
- NGOs and public health programmes
- Research sponsors and CROs
- Hospitals and clinics
- Independent researchers and fellows
Let’s Work Together to Strengthen Research and Health Impact in Zambia!
Whether you need laboratory capacity, research administration, or governance expertise — the Zambart Services Department is your strategic and operational partner in Zambia.
📧 Email us: services@zambart.org.zm
🌐 Visit our website: www.zambart.org/zsd
🏢 Visit us: Zambart House, Ridgeway Campus, Lusaka, Zambia