Research Assistants / Enumerators (Malam Madori) at Datharm Foundation for Social Impact

The Datharm Foundation for Social Impact (commonly known as Datharm) is a prominent social impact and information technology organization based in Abuja, Nigeria. Led by Founder and CEO Amina Ahmad K.U. Nagogo, the organization builds human-centered ICT tools, digital platforms, and data engineering solutions specifically designed for low-resource settings. Their primary goal is to foster data-driven decision-making to strengthen public health systems and educational access across Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Assistant / Enumerator

Location: Malam Madori, Jigawa

Job Summary

• Selected Research Assistants/Enumerators will be responsible for supporting the collection of high-quality quantitative and qualitative data from households, health facilities, caregivers, health workers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Key responsibilities include participating in mandatory training sessions, conducting interviews using approved tools, administering questionnaires through electronic data collection platforms, and ensuring accurate and timely submission of data and field reports.
• Enumerators are also expected to adhere to ethical standards, maintain confidentiality, collaborate closely with supervisors and project staff, and promptly report any challenges encountered during fieldwork.

Requirements

• Applicants must possess at least a First Degree in relevant disciplines such as Public Health, Community Health, Nursing, Epidemiology, Statistics, Social Sciences, or other related fields. Candidates should demonstrate prior experience as a Research Assistant, Data Collector, or Enumerator, with additional advantage given to those who have participated in health-related surveys or immunisation projects.
• Proficiency in electronic data collection tools such as ODK, KoboCollect, SurveyCTO, or REDCap is desirable. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required, along with fluency in the Hausa language and familiarity with the local terrain in the project areas. Candidates must also be able to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• The assignment duration is approximately two weeks, including training and fieldwork. Successful candidates will report to the Field Supervisor and Project Coordinator under the University of Ilorin Research Team and Datharm Foundation.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, and copies of academic qualifications to: hr@datharm.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.