LQAS Data Collector at Malaria Consortium

Purpose of the Assignment

• The purpose of this ToR is to engage highly experience research personnel that will carry out quantitative data collection for EoC evaluation based on LQAS approach.
• The Data Consultants must adhere to the LQAS methodology and administered the structure data collection tools as expected.

Scope of Work

• The LQAS survey will be conducted in 25 LGAs of Niger State supported by PF-VAS in collaboration with GF-SMC.
• The process will involve identification, selection and training of Data Collectors in Niger State.
• Expected Output / Deliverables
• Attend training on data collection and survey methods conducted by Malaria Consortium M&E team.
• Conduct interviews in selected households using Survey-CTO/Kobo collect.
• Upload data on the Survey-CTO/Kobo collect platform to server.
• Dataset of completed interviews and report submitted.
• Signed timesheet

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of Degree (BSc/HND) in Social Sciences, Health related or quantitative discipline.
• Experience in conducting public health research, particularly data collection.
• Knowledge of sampling techniques in conducting quantitative survey
• Maintain clear and effective communication with caregivers during the interviews
• Provide regular updates on the progress of data collection
• Experience in the use of modern technology in research – use of phone for data collection.
• Ensure confidentiality and privacy of respondents’ information
• Previous experience doing LQAS survey is an added advantage.
• Ability to speak local languages (Hausa, Nupe, Gbagyi).
• A resident of Niger State
• Familiarity with and respect for the tradition and culture of the locality.
• Familiarity with terrain of the locality.
• Ability to pay attention to details.
• Must not be a current government staff at any level.
• Must not be part of SMC implementation in any of the following capacity (national, state, LGA, HFW, CHW, FA, TA or LM).
• Must not be blacklisted during the previous LQAS activities.