Data Collectors at Malaria Consortium

Established in 2003, Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specializing in the comprehensive prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable and underprivileged 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.

Malaria Consortium in collaboration with the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) distributed insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in Ondo state in 2025. Malaria Consortium is also conducting monitoring and evaluation (M&E) research related to the campaign. Both the campaign and the M&E research are funded by Open Philanthropy based on GiveWell’s recommendation. The project will gather comprehensive data to assess the outcomes of the campaign in terms of ITN coverage, use rates and net physical durability.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Collector

Location: Ondo

Purpose of the assignment

• The purpose of these terms of reference (TOR) is to engage research personnel who will carry out a household survey in Ondo State.

Scope

• The survey will be used to gather data on ITN ownership and use rates and associated factors, the physical condition of the ITNs, malaria prevention in pregnancy, treatment-seeking behaviour, and other relevant variables through household visits.

Methods

• During the survey, a sample of 832 households will be selected in 52 wards across the state. The 52 wards will be selected using population-proportional-to-size (PPS) sampling. Each team will cover a ward per day.
• The survey includes household enumeration to sample households in each ward (cluster) randomly and administering interviews involving household heads and also women 15–49 years old, using mobile devices with the SurveyCTO software.

Specific Tasks
Field Data Collector:

• Will be required to attend training prior to the survey.
• Enumerates households in each selected settlement in each ward.
• Carries out data collection in sampled households, including obtaining written consent, administering interviews with heads of households and women 15–49 years old, and collecting ITN physical integrity data by collecting data on each net owned by the household.
• Conducts back-check interviews in selected sub-samples in assigned wards for data quality control.
• Takes good care of the mobile device issued for data collection and ensures the device’s battery is kept charged.
• Upload the data to the server at the required frequency according to relevant guidelines.
• Ensures confidentiality of respondents’ personal data during and after interviews.
• Report to the team leader about any issues and helps to solve problems.

Deliverables
Field Data Collectors:

• Complete interview data from all four assigned households collected and uploaded to the SurveyCTO server daily.
• Written informed consent obtained and documented from all respondents prior to interview.
• Back-check interview data from assigned households in wards selected for data quality verification, uploaded to the SurveyCTO server.

Qualifications and Experience
Field Data Collectors:

• A minimum of a BSc or HND in a health-related discipline and social sciences.
• 1-2 years’ experience in conducting household surveys.
• Experience in electronic data collection systems such as SurveyCTO or ODK.
• Good knowledge of the English language.
• Ability to give attention to detail.
• Excellent proficiency in both the Yoruba and Ijaw languages.

Application Closing Date
5th August, 2026; before 5:00PM.

How to Apply
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 in the application form
• 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.
• NB: 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.
• Safeguarding: Malaria Consortium is committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults and ensuring that all staff, partners, and representatives uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct.
• Our Safeguarding Policy outlines our responsibility to prevent abuse, harassment, and exploitation in all areas of our work. We expect everyone working with us staff, consultants, volunteers, and partners to adhere to this policy and our Code of Conduct.
• By following these standards, we help create safe environments and reduce any risk of harm in the communities we serve.