Data Collector at Malaria Consortium (9 Openings)

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: Data Collector

Locations: Abuja (FCT), Bauchi, Borno, Kebbi, Kogi, Nassarawa, Oyo, Plateau & Sokoto
Employment Type: Temporary

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 Assignment:

• 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.

Methodology:

• The aim of the EoC evaluation is to assess SMC coverage and adherence of community drug distributors (CDDs) to treatment protocol immediately and not more than 5 days after each cycle of treatment. 
• The findings will be analysed and any ward (lot) scoring less than 80% will be targeted for corrective measures in their area of poor performance, for improvement in subsequent cycles. (see details in the annex).

Specific Objectives:
Data Collectors (1 per 4 Wards):

• The data collectors will be responsible for administering the questionnaire at household level according to the data collection protocol. 
• They will undergo a 2-day physical training on SMC, data collection protocol/methodology, data collection instrument, art of data collection, inter-personal communication and the use of electronic platform. 
• The training will be facilitated by the team of trained supervisors.
• 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.

Expected Output / Deliverables:
Deliverables for Data Collectors:

• Dataset of completed interviews submitted.

Type of Personnel Required

• A minimum of degree (BSc/HND) in Social Sciences and Health related discipline.
• 3 - 5 years 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 (e.g. Yoruba, Hausa, Kanuri, etc.).
• Familiarity with and respect for the tradition and culture of the locality.
• Familiarity with terrain of the locality.
• Must be a female/mixed in selected states.
• Ability to give attention to details.
• Must not be a staff of Government at any level and or the SMoH.
• Must not be part of SMC personnel in whatever capacity (national, state, LGA, HFW, CHW, TA).
• Must not be blacklisted during the previous LQAS activities.

Timeline for activities:

• June - November 2025

Application Closing Date
15th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online (Kebbi, Oyo and Plateau States)
Click here to apply online (Kogi, Nasarawa and Sokoto States)
Click here to apply online (Bauchi, Abuja (FCT) and Borno States)

Note

• For this position, previous working experience with MC and in SMC are added advantages.
• Interested and qualified candidates who are passionate and willing to contribute towards the achievement of our goals should kindly fill the application form below before 5:00pm Thursday, 15th May 2025.
• Kindly note that applicants who do not follow this specification will be disqualified. 
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 
• Kindly note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and as a result, the process may conclude before the advertised deadline. Therefore, early applications are highly encouraged. 
• Malaria Consortium does not accept or ask for payment during recruitment. We also would not accept hardcopy CVs; all applications should be sent through the above link.