Coordinator at Malaria Consortium

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: Coordinator

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
Coordinator:

• Will be in charge of three household interview teams.
• Will be required to attend training prior to the survey.
• Visits assigned wards one day before the interviews according to the schedule to sensitize community leaders and select household mobilisers.
• Selects an appropriate settlement in each ward according to relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Coordinates household enumeration in each ward (including GPS locations of enumerated and skipped households with absent occupants) and submits the list for sampling to be carried out remotely by assigned study investigators.
• Resolves any issues reported by team leaders.
• Reports to the M&E Manager, who will be the overall survey coordinator.
• Ensures that household mobilisers are paid.
• Ensure that all data are accurately collected and uploaded according to guidelines or SOPs.
• Writes reports related to activities of the teams, including achievements, challenges and recommendations.

Deliverables
Coordinator:

• Completed survey coordination and supervision report covering all assigned wards and teams, submitted to the M&E Manager within five days of completing fieldwork.
• Signed household enumeration lists per assigned ward submitted to the M&E Manager for remote household sampling.
• Back-check oversight report confirming that back-check interviews were completed in 50% of randomly selected wards and 20% of households in selected wards.
• Payment documentation for all household mobilisers in assigned wards.
• Final coordinator field report covering team achievements, challenges encountered and recommendations.

Qualifications and Experience
Coordinator:

• A post-graduate degree in health sciences.
• At least 5 years’ experience in coordinating household surveys.
• Demonstrated report-writing skills for quantitative studies or surveys.
• Good knowledge of the Yoruba and/or Ijaw language.

Application Closing Date
5th August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• 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.
• 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.