LQAS Data Collectors at Malaria Consortium (10 Openings)

Established in 2003, Malaria Consortium 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

Locations: Abuja (FCT), Bauchi, Borno, Kebbi, Kogi, Nasarawa, Oyo, Plateau, Sokoto, Zamfara

Purpose of the assignment

• The purpose of this ToR is to engage research personnel that will carry out data collection for EoC evaluation based on the LQAS approach.
• The MC Senior M&E (SMEO) for the different states will serve as State Consultants for the activity, carrying out analysis and interpretation based on the LQAS approach.
• The M&E Manager for the PF-SMC project will serve as the National Consultant, reviewing data and compiling reports from the state consultants.
• The consultants and supervisors will train data collectors and oversee data collection process while other personnel will carry out the actual data collection using an electronic platform.

Scope

• The EoC evaluation will be conducted in the nine states and FCT Abuja supported by PF where SMC is being implemented.
• The process will involve identification, selection, and training of supervisors at the 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 analyzed 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).

Type of personnel required for the evaluation

• Data Collectors / Research Assistants (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, interpersonal communication and the use of electronic platforms. The training will be facilitated by the team of trained supervisors.

Specific Activities for the personnel
Data collectors:

• Attend training on data collection and survey methods conducted by supervisors.
• Conduct interviews in selected households using SurveyCTO.
• Upload data from the SurveyCTO platform to server.

Specific Deliverables for the personnel:

• Attend and complete the two-day technical training on evaluation protocols, household interviewing techniques, electronic data entry, and ethical considerations.
• Administer household surveys strictly according to approved questionnaires and ethical standards (e.g., informed consent, confidentiality).
• Upload daily completed surveys to the SurveyCTO server, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of entries.
• Address supervisor feedback promptly to correct errors or inconsistencies in data capture.
• Submit:
  • Complete, verified household interview datasets uploaded to the centralized server within stipulated timelines.

Profile requirements of data collectors

• A minimum Degree (BSc / HND) in Social Sciences and Health related discipline.
• Experience in conducting public health research, particularly data collection.
• Experience in the use of modern technology in research – use of phones for data collection.
• Previous experience doing LQAS surveys is an added advantage.
• Ability to speak local language (e.g. Yoruba, Hausa, Kanuri, etc.).
• Familiarity with respect to the tradition and culture of the locality.
• Familiarity with terrain of the locality.
• Must be a female/mixed in selected states.
• Ability to pay attention to details.
• Must not be a staff of Government at any level 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.

Application Closing Date
20th May, 2026 before 5:00PM.