Enumerators at Medecins du Monde (MdM) - 2 Openings

Medecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care. MdM operating in Nigeria, Borno state since October 2016.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Enumerator

Locations: Maiduguri and Damboa - Borno
Starting Date: ASAP

Objectives of the Study
General Objective:

• To determine knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of basic PHC, IYCF, SRH / GBV and MHPSS in targeted locations of Borno State that will serve as an end line for its OFDA 1 project activities as well as an baseline for its activity planning and reference for OFDA 2 project.

The specific objectives of this survey are:

• To determine the status of PHC, IYCF SRH/GBVC and MHPSS practices in each targeted community of interventions in order to provide end line for its OFDA 1 project performance as well as to serve as benchmarks for its OFDA 2 project for detecting changes in IYCF behaviors.
• To collect information about potential determinants of IYCF practices such as demographic characteristics, IYCF-related knowledge, beliefs and behaviors.

Role of the Enumerator.
The enumerators will be expected to carry out the following tasks:

• Responsible for collecting high quality data, entering data and any other responsibilities. Data collection process will include interviews, focus group discussions (FDGs) using an electronic data collection tool designed by Medecins du Monde.
• Transcribe and code data from qualitative researches
• Identify and report any issues that may arise while attempting to obtain valid data
• Interpret interview questions to assist respondents in understanding them and providing eloquent answers
• Double check information on survey forms or information pads to ensure the accuracy of information
• Engage in data entry in cases where paper base options are used
• Comply with quality and research ethics during and field works (this includes data protection and information confidentiality of respondents or target project participants)
• Participate in a less than or half day debrief sessions to share field experiences about the community and entire data collection process
• Enumerators are expected to be respectful of the community and community leadership and membership at all times.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Enumerator should have a minimum of an NCE/Diploma
• The enumerator should have basic ICT skills
• Enumerator should have basic assessment skills in data collection, preferably in mobile data collection
• Enumerator must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English language and possess ability to communicate in local language in the community (preferably Kanuri and/or Hausa)
• Enumerator must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Previous experience and working understanding of selected communities is an added advantage.
• Must be flexible to work and available to respond to comments and questions in a timely and appropriate manner.
• High regard for cultural norms and traditions.
• Demonstrate patience and good leadership skills.
• Willing to learn new things and have a volunteering spirit.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2021; (Noon).