Note Taker / Transcriber / Translator at Malaria Consortium

Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the comprehensive prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable and under privileged populations. We increasingly find our work on malaria can be effectively integrated with other similar public health interventions for greater impact and therefore expanded our remit to include child health and neglected tropical disease interventions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Note Taker / Transcriber / Translator

Location: Kebbi

Purpose of the Assignment

• The purpose of the assignment is to engage research consultants that will conduct qualitative surveys (FGDs and KIIs).

Scope of Assignment

• The overall objective of this consultancy is to support MC in generating evidence for an effective hybrid model of malaria vaccine delivery in highly seasonal malaria transmission settings. 
• This involves conducting qualitative survey to assess the feasibility and acceptability of implementing the hybrid malaria vaccine immunization with different delivery approaches.

Methodology

• The qualitative survey will draw on a framework of constructs important in feasibility studies described by Proctor et al (2011) to develop topic guides and areas of questioning for both Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews. The qualitative survey will be conducted across 3LGAs in Kebbi state where the project is being implemented.
• The study will employ a purposive sampling strategy to maximize the range and diversity of the participants, ensuring that we have a diversity of participants across criteria which may influence SMC and EPI programming. Furthermore, the KIIs component of the qualitative research will be conducted either virtually or in-person among national and sub-national level policy makers and program managers that have experience and understanding of the SMC and EPI programs. FGDs will be conducted in person (face-to-face) in groups of 10 -12 participants and will take place in a communal space in participant’s communities.
• All the interviews and FGDs will be conducted by local researchers. A second research assistant will be present to take notes and record observations. If the participants consent to audio recording, the interviews and discussions will be recorded and transcribed.

The Key Outcomes (Domains) to be measured
Acceptability:

• Health worker (HW) satisfaction and adherence to hybrid approach.
• Community, HW perception of benefits and risks of hybrid model

Appropriateness:

• Community, HW perceptions of fit/relevance of seasonal messaging to vaccine uptake improvement.

Practicality & Sustainability:

• Health systems capacity to implement hybrid approach supply management, other relevant infrastructure)
• Perception of ease of maintenance or routinization of hybrid model

Adoption & Fidelity:

• HW and CHWs’ uptake of hybrid approach and implementation consistency

Expected Output/deliverables

• Satisfaction & Adherence to hybrid approach (including consistency of messages delivered and willingness to deliver targeted messages)
• Community & HW perception of fit or relevance of the seasonal messaging.
• Health system capacity to implement hybrid approach including supply management & other relevant infrastructure Process Evaluation incorporating some of these key elements KIIs, quantitative (Health facility record review (HWs duty roster, immunization register.
• HW & CHWs uptake of the hybrid approach and consistency of implementation.

Specific objectives
Specific tasks for Note takers/Transcribers/Translators (3):

• Attend the training on the use of the interview guide, FGD guide, and interview and FGD process.
• Depending on the assignment, collect data using the interview guide and the observation guide provided, take notes during interviews and FGDs.
• Document all the findings in the interview provided, observation and FGD guide.
• Transcribe all recorded (audio) interviews.
• Verbatim transcribe audio recording of interviews and FGDs.
• Translate the transcription of interviews and FGD from Hausa to English.
• Ensure that data is handled in accordance with the approved research protocol.
• Ensure the integrity of data and the accurate storing as directed by the supervisor.
• Take all mandated steps to guarantee the protection of personal data.
• Report to the Research Team lead any issues or concerns that may impact compliance with the research protocol.
• Use project equipment with care, avoiding any damage.
• Promptly report any safeguarding risks or incidents.

Expected Output/deliverables:
Deliverables for Note takers/Transcribers/Translators (3):

• Transcription of interview and FGD records.
• Translation of interview and FGD transcriptions.
• Daily report submitted to the Research Team lead.

Essential:

• OND/HND or a BSc in a relevant academic field.
• At least 2 years experience in collecting data for qualitative studies, or experience with professional translation.
• Attention to detail.
• Computer literacy to be able to work on electronic recording devices.
• Strong written and verbal skills in Hausa.
• Strong written and verbal skills in English.

Desired:

• Resident in Kebbi state.
• Mother tongue Hausa.
• Good communication skills and experience in participatory methodology.
• Innovative, motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Application Closing Date
Wednesday, 16th April 2025 5:00 pm.