Interviewer at The West African Centre for Public Health and Development (WACPHD)

Description

• The West African Centre for Public Health and Development (WACPHD), in collaboration with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) and other stakeholders, is implementing the Integrated Biological and Behavioural Surveillance Survey (IBBSS) 2026 across selected states in Nigeria.
• The IBBSS is a nationally representative public health survey designed to generate reliable biological and behavioural data among key populations, including Female Sex Workers (FSW), Men who have Sex with Men (MSM), and People Who Inject Drugs (PWID). The findings from this survey will support evidence-based planning, strengthen program response, and guide national and state-level HIV preventions, care and health interventions.
• As part of this important initiative, WACPHD seeks to engage qualified, experienced, and committed professionals to support field implementation, data collection, laboratory services, and overall project coordination across the designated states for the following positions.

Executive Summary

• The Interviewer will conduct IBBSS interviews based on protocol/training guidelines, ensuring that daily interview targets are met. The interviewer positions are to be applied for by typology (FSW, MSM and PWID).
• The interviewer (by KEY POPULATION typology) is supervised by the Field Supervisor and assisted by the Social Mobilizer in recruiting participants.
• S/he will report daily targets to the field Supervisor using the log book and any discrepancies on the field.

Responsibilities

• To conduct survey interviews (by KEY POPULATION typology) based on protocol/training guidelines, ensuring that daily interview targets are met.
• To be prepared, and have all the necessary supplies: e.g. tablets, guidelines, a pen or pencil, required administrative forms (such as log books which may vary from one setting to another)
• To obtain informed consent and ensure confidentiality of information given by study participants.
• To make the participants comfortable and at ease before conducting the interview.
• To read each question aloud exactly as it is written in the questionnaire (tablet). However, the interviewer should also be capable of rephrasing the questions albeit not changing its context
• To listen carefully and without judgment to the respondent’s answers and comments
• To accurately record the respondent’s answers on the tablet (questionnaire) according to instructions in the field manual
• To probe for additional information during interview when necessary
• To ask the supervisor for assistance whenever there is a concern not covered in the field manual
• To develop a strong working relationship with the social mobilizers and provide them any field assistance if required.
• Assist in managing daily field operations for his/her team (if required).
• Conduct all delegated work assigned by the team supervisor or WACPHD State coordinator

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor degree, HND or its equivalent
• About 3+ years' experience participating in qualitative/quantitative data collection
• Experience in electronic data collection e.g. use of a tablet is required.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the unique needs and dynamics of Key Populations (FSW, MSM, and PWID).
• Familiarity with carrying out key population surveys at state/national levels will be an added advantage.
• Residence in the selected state is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working on WACPHD/IGPH projects is an added advantage
• Ability to speak the local dialect is an advantage.