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- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Location: Bauchi , Nasarawa
- Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit , Project Management
Responsibilities
Orientation and Training:
- Attend comprehensive orientation and training sessions to understand the project objectives, data collection tools, and ethical considerations.
- Familiarize oneself with the study protocol, data collection instruments, and any relevant guidelines.
Quantitative Data Collection
- Extract data from relevant registers in assigned health facilities.
- Ensure the completeness, accuracy, and consistency of collected quantitative data.
- Conduct face-to-face interviews and surveys using structured questionnaires with identified respondents, including healthcare providers, facility staff etc
- Utilize electronic data collection tools or paper-based forms as specified by the project for data abstraction/validation.
Quality Assurance
- Implement quality control measures during data collection to minimize errors and discrepancies by adhering to study protocol and SOPS.
- Regularly check and validate collected data to ensure its reliability.
Ethical Considerations
- Adhere strictly to ethical guidelines and standards during data collection, ensuring informed consent and confidentiality.
- Report any ethical concerns or issues encountered during data collection promptly.
Communication
- Maintain open and effective communication with the supervisor and other team members.
- Provide regular updates on progress, challenges, and successes.
Problem Resolution
- Identify and address any challenges or issues encountered during data collection promptly.
- Seek guidance from the project coordinator or supervisor when faced with complex situations.
Documentation
- Complete all required documentation accurately, including field notes and any incident reports.
- Ensure that all collected data, both quantitative and qualitative, is securely stored and handed over to the designated project personnel.
Flexibility
- Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changes in the data collection plan or schedule as required by the project.
Duty Location
- Each data collector will be assigned to selected HFs in LGAs in Nasarawa and Bauchi states
Required Qualifications
- Post secondary school degree, University Degree is an added advantage
- Previous experience in both quantitative and qualitative health-related data collection.
- Understanding of RMNCH indicators and issues.
- Familiarity with electronic data collection tools (if applicable).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
