Research Assistants & Enumerators Vacancies
Datharm Foundation for Social Impact invites applications from qualified candidates for the role of Research Assistants/Enumerators under the Immunisation Accelerator Project.
- The project is funded by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and implemented in collaboration with Save the Children International (SCI).
- The initiative aims to reduce the number of Zero-Dose (ZD) children and strengthen immunisation service delivery to improve overall immunisation outcomes in Jigawa State.
- As part of its monitoring, learning, and evidence-generation activities, Datharm Foundation seeks to engage competent enumerators for a two-week field data collection exercise.
- The assignment will take place across selected Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Jigawa State, including Dutse, Malam Madori, Gwaram, and Kazaure.
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.
- 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.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Qualification: Applicants must possess at least a First Degree (B.Sc., B.NSc., BMLS,
- MBBS, Public Health, Community Health, Nursing, Health Education, Epidemiology, Statistics,
- Social Sciences, or other related disciplines).
- Datharm Foundation is an equal opportunity organization and encourages both male and female candidates to apply.
Location: Jigawa State – Dutse, Malam Madori, Gwaram, and Kazaure LGAs
Deadline: 26th June, 2026
Interested applicants are required to submit an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, and copies of academic qualifications to:
How to Apply
Interested Applicant can apply via this link
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