Career Opportunity at Field Data Collector & Survey Personnel
Career Opportunity: Field Data Collector & Survey Personnel
Organization: Malaria Consortium
Location: Abuja (FCT), Nigeria
Employment Type: Short-Term Contract
Activity Period: August – October 2026
Application Deadline: 24 August 2026 (Early applications encouraged as recruitment is on a rolling basis)
About the Role
Malaria Consortium, in collaboration with the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) and state partners, is conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the 2026 insecticide-treated net (ITN) mass distribution campaign in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
We are seeking diligent Field Data Collectors to support three rounds of household surveys (F1: Baseline, F2: Immediate Verification, and F3: One-month Post-campaign Evaluation). Successful candidates will execute household enumeration, administer survey questionnaires, assess ITN physical conditions, and upload accurate electronic data in real time.
Key Responsibilities
Data Collection & Interviews: Enumerate households in designated settlements; obtain written informed consent; conduct structured interviews with household heads and women aged 15–49.
Domain Metrics: Accurately record household ITN ownership, usage, physical condition, and key malaria prevention indicators.
Technology & Quality Control: Utilize mobile devices running SurveyCTO to capture and upload daily survey data; ensure equipment remains charged and secure; perform back-check interviews to ensure data integrity.
Daily Targets: Complete approximately 4 household interviews/day during F1/F3 phases, and 6 household interviews/day during the F2 verification phase.
Field Operations: Report field challenges to the Team Leader, participate in issue resolution, and strictly maintain respondent confidentiality.
Qualifications & Experience
Education: Minimum of a B.Sc. or HND in a health-related discipline or the Social Sciences.
Experience: At least 1–2 years of hands-on experience in field-based household surveys.
Technical Skills: Demonstrated proficiency with electronic data collection tools (e.g., SurveyCTO, ODK).
Languages: Good command of English. Fluency in Hausa and/or Gbagyi is highly preferred for study communities.
General: Exceptional attention to detail, strong field adaptiveness, and full availability to attend mandatory pre-fieldwork training.
Additional Available Roles
We are also accepting applications for senior oversight positions for this survey campaign:
Survey Coordinator: Requires a Postgraduate degree in Health Sciences, 5–7 years of household survey coordination experience, strong quantitative report-writing capabilities, and proficiency in Hausa and/or Gbagyi.
Team Leader: Requires a B.Sc./HND in Health Sciences or Social Sciences, 3–5 years of survey experience, proficiency in SurveyCTO/ODK, strong English report-writing skills, and fluency in Hausa and/or Gbagyi.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit their details via the official online form:
Deadline: 24 August 2026
Note: Applications are reviewed continuously. The portal may close early if all positions are filled.
Important Recruitment Fraud Notice: Malaria Consortium will never request fees or payment at any stage of the recruitment process. Hard-copy CVs will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
