LQAS Data Collectors at Malaria Consortium

Malaria Consortium, established in 2003, is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations. Our mission is to save lives and improve health in Africa and Asia, through evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote universal health coverage.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: LQAS Data Collector

Location: Plateau

Purpose of the Assignment

• The purpose of this ToR is to engage research personnel that will carry out data collection, analysis and interpretation for EoC evaluation based on LQAS approach.
• The consultant and the supervisor will train data collectors and oversee data collection process while other personnel will carry out the actual data collection using an electronic platform.

Scope of Work

• The EoC evaluation will be conducted in the eight states and FCT Abuja supported by PF where SMC is being implemented.
• The process will involve identification, selection and training of supervisors at a training of trainers (ToT) and subsequently, data collectors in the states.

Expected Output / Deliverables

• Attend training on data collection and survey methods conducted by supervisors.
• Conduct interviews in selected households using SurveyCTO.
• Upload data on the SurveyCTO platform to server.
• Dataset of completed interviews submitted.
• Signed timesheet.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of Degree (BSc/HND) in Social Sciences, Health related or quantitative discipline.
• Experience in conducting public health research, particularly data collection.
• Experience in the use of modern technology in research – use of phone for data collection.
• Previous experience doing LQAS survey is an added advantage.
• Ability to speak local language.
• A resident of Plateau state
• Familiarity with and respect for the tradition and culture of the locality.
• Familiarity with terrain of the locality.
• Ability to give attention to details.
• Must not be a current staff of Government at any level.
• Must not be part of SMC implementation in any of the following capacity (national, state, LGA, HFW, CHW, TA or LM).
• Must not be blacklisted during the previous LQAS activities.

Application Closing Date
Monday; 1st July, 2024 (8am).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Interested and qualified candidates who are passionate and willing to contribute towards the achievement of our goals should kindly fill the application form above
• Applicants who do not follow this specification will be disqualified.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.