Data Collector - Adamawa at Malaria Consortium
Malaria Consortium Nigeria is committed to tackling the large number of malaria cases and deaths in the country.
- Working in partnership with the Ministry of Health and other partners, we lead and support three major malaria control initiatives in the country: Support to the National Malaria Control Programme (SuNMaP); NetWorks and MAPS.
Our areas of focus include:
- Technical support for malaria control Capacity building, harmonisation and training of health workers Heath systems strengthening Behaviour Change Communications and community outreach activities Operational research, policy and advocacy.
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience:
Location: Gombe
About the Project
The SARMAAN II Project, an acronym for Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin among Children 1-59 Months in Nigeria is a large-scale initiative aimed at evaluating the safety and impact of azithromycin mass drug administration (MDA) on antimicrobial resistance and child mortality.
- The project has both an intervention and a research component, which will be implemented across ten states in Nigeria: Sokoto, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kaduna, Jigawa, Zamfara, Bauchi, Gombe and Adamawa.
Purpose of the Assignment
The purpose of this ToR is to engage research personnel that will carry out data collection, analysis and interpretation for EoR evaluation based on LQAS approach.
- The Consultant and the supervisor will train data collectors and oversee data collection processes while other personnel will carry out the actual data collection using an electronic platform.
Scope
This ToR is to provide details for EoR evaluation that will be conducted in the states where Malaria Consortium is implementing MDA-AZM (Kaduna, Kebbi, Jigawa, Adamawa and Gombe).
- The process will involve identification, selection and training of supervisors at training of trainers (ToT) and subsequently, data collectors in the states.
- It will also involve data collection, analysis and report writing.
Methodology
The aim of the EoR evaluation is to assess AZM coverage and adherence of community drug distributors (CDDs) to treatment protocol immediately and not more than 5 days after each round of treatment.
- The findings will be analyzed and any ward (lot) scoring less than 80% will be targeted for corrective measures around poor performance, for improvement in subsequent rounds.
Profile Requirements of Data Collectors
A minimum of 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 phone for data collection.
- Previous experience doing LQAS survey is an added advantage.
- Ability to speak local language (e.g.Hausa, Fulfulde, Kanuri, etc.).
- Familiarity with and respect for the tradition and culture of the locality.
- Familiarity with terrain of the locality.
- Must be preferably female (more females than males) and resident in selected states of assignment.
- Ability to give attention to details.
- Must not be a staff of Government at any level
- Must not be part of MDA-AZM personnel in whatever capacity (national, state, LGA, HFW, CHW, TA).
- Must not be blacklisted during the previous activities.
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
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