Deadline: Not specified

Locations: Nasarawa and Bauchi, Nigeria

Jhpiego is seeeking to fill the position of Data Collectors.

Jhpiego is a nonprofit for international health affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. Founded in 1973, the organisation works to save the lives of women and families worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Attend comprehensive orientation and training sessions to understand project objectives, data collection tools, and ethical considerations
• Familiarise self with the study protocol, data collection instruments, and any relevant guidelines
• 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 health care providers, facility staff, etc
• Utilise electronic data collection tools or paper-based forms as specified by project for data abstraction/validation
• Implement quality control measures during data collection to minimise errors and discrepancies by adhering to study protocol and SoPS
• Regularly check and validate collected data to ensure its reliability
• Implement quality control measures during data collection to minimise errors and discrepancies by adhering to study protocol and SoPS
• Regularly check and validate collected data to ensure its reliability
• 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
• Maintain open and effective communication with the supervisor and other team members
• Provide regular updates on progress, challenges, and successes
• 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
• 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
• Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changes in the data collection plan or schedule as required by the project

Requirements

• Post-secondary school degree
• University degree is an added advantage
• 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

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