Christoffel Blinden Mission (CBM), is a Christian international development organisation, committed to improving the quality of life of people with disabilities in the poorest communities of the world irrespective of race, gender or religious belief.
We are hereby inviting reputable research organizations and or suitably qualified research fellows for the position below:
Job Title: Local Enumerator - Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Study
Locations: Nigeria
Slots: 2 x 5 States = 10
Background
- Seeing is Believing (SiB) is managed by a consortium comprising of Christoffel Blinden Mission (CBM) International and Brien Holden Vision Institute (BHVI).
- The project seeks to improve access to comprehensive eye health services for children. The project will address the avoidable, preventable and treatable causes of blindness and visual impairment among children aged 0-14 in selected states of Nigeria.
- Equal access to both male and female, as well as people with other disability will also be ensured on the project.
- The components of the project include; Promotion, Prevention, Medical and Rehabilitation/Education.
- SiB is being implemented in 11 States, across 4 geopolitical zones in the country, with each zone referred to as a cluster– Cluster 1 (South-West- Oyo, Osun, Ogun); Cluster 2 (North-Central- FCT, Nasarawa, Plateau); Cluster 3 (North-West- Kano, Katsina and Jigawa); and Cluster 4 (South-South- Cross Rivers and Akwa-Ibom).
Proposed SiB KAP Study
- Seeing is Believing (SiB) is now inviting reputable research organizations and or suitably qualified research fellows who wish to participate in the proposed SiB KAP study to apply.
- Organizations should endeavor to enclose their profile and capability statement detailing their past experience in undertaking similar studies while individuals should enclose their CV and suitability statement describing their qualifications and experience in the field of qualitative and quantitative research study.
- The survey will be conducted over a period of eight (8) weeks. From July 5 to August 30, 2017.
Aims and Objectives
- The primary aim of this KAP study is to examine the knowledge, attitude and practice of various stakeholders including policy makers, traditional and religious leaders, community members and health care providers towards Child Eye health (CEH).
Methodology
- This survey will be conducted using a combination of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
Scope of Work
In order to achieve the study objectives as stated above, the successful candidate, together with the study team will accomplish tasks as outlined below:
- Develop research protocol
- Conduct desk review
- Develop data collection tools, field test and finalize tools
- Train local enumerators, FGD moderators and note takers
- Carry out field work for data collection
- Conduct analysis
- Write report
Job Description
- Two enumerators per state (I male, 1 female), who will obtain data using the house hold survey tools.
Specific Tasks
- Administer questionnaires to eligible households
- Apply the sampling methods in determining the eligible households and respondents
- Submit completed questionnaires to the State team lead for vetting and clarifications to ensure that answers are a true reflection of the discussions held.
Qualifications
- B.Sc or HND certificates
- Experienced in conduct of household surveys
Application Closing Date
30th June, 2017.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified research organizations and individuals should send their applications to:
[email protected]