Data Collectors - Quantitative

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking dedicated, energetic, and highly qualified Quantitative Data Collectors to conduct a household health survey and health facility assessment in Afar and Somali regions. The survey will focus on reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH), nutrition, and malaria outcomes among pregnant women who have at least one child under five years of age. Successful candidates must be fluent in the local language, physically capable of walking long distances, and willing to conduct intensive home-to-home visits in rural and rugged terrains within selected Health Post (HP) catchment areas (Kebeles).

We Are Looking For

• Dedicated, energetic, and highly qualified quantitative data collectors.
• Candidates who can read and write in the local language (mandatory).
• Individuals willing and physically capable of walking long distances for home-to-home visits in rural and rugged terrains.

Job Responsibilities

• Administer structured electronic questionnaires to eligible pregnant mothers, ensuring a strict daily target.
• Use mobile devices (smartphones/tablets) to accurately capture and record quantitative survey responses in real time.
• Ensure all completed forms are reviewed for completeness and successfully uploaded to the central server at the end of each field day.
• Adhere strictly to research ethics, obtain informed consent from participants, and maintain confidentiality and integrity.
• Collaborate closely with Field Supervisors, local Health Extension Workers (HEWs), and Kebele administrators to smoothly navigate community structures.
• Travel to hard-to-reach areas using available means when they are not accessible by vehicle.

Requirements

• Education: BSc Degree or Diploma in Public Health, Nursing, Midwifery, Nutrition, Statistics, Sociology, or related fields.
• Quantitative Experience: Minimum of 2 years of proven track record of conducting quantitative household surveys and health-related research.
• Digital Proficiency: Demonstrated hands-on experience using mobile data collection platforms such as KoboToolbox, ODK (Open Data Kit), CommCare, or CSPro.
• Amharic: Fluent (written and spoken) is required for national coordination and reporting.
• Local Languages: Full fluency in the native language of your assigned deployment zone (e.g., Afar’af, Somali) is mandatory to build trust and accurately translate survey concepts.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and a respectful approach when interviewing vulnerable populations.

Additional Information

Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for this position, considering the nature of the survey.