Nutrition Surevey Enumerator at Taimaka

Duties and responsibilities:

• Complete the 5-day data collection training in-person in Gombe, organized by the Taimaka Project, to learn how to administer research questionnaires (SMART or SQUEAC surveys) in a standardized way.
• Explain the survey study to household members and maintain high levels of participation during data collection visits, including engaging with community members to increase awareness of the surveys.
• Visit field sites, including in remote and hard-to-reach areas, to collect data on the child’s height/length, MUAC, and weight, and complete questionnaires on household members, child illness, mortality, and infant and young child feeding practices, among other topics.
• Ensure that the anthropometric equipment is working properly and calibrated.
• Take informed consent from the survey participants, following ethical standards.
• Follow schedules and survey protocols, ensuring the collection of complete and accurate data.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of each household visit, including carefully and completely documenting data using ODK forms. Ensure form submission at the end of data collection day.
• Ensure proactive communication and inform the line manager about any challenges faced during data collection.

Qualifications and skills:

• Minimum educational requirement is secondary school certificate (SSCE) or equivalent, with a preference for candidates with post-secondary education in community health or a related field
• Ability and willingness to visit households in remote areas while carrying measurement equipment, including height boards and digital scales is required
• Previous experience working on nutrition surveys or research studies with household or child data collection using ODK or KoboToolbox is strongly preferred
  • Previous experience in collecting anthropometric measurements (MUAC, height/length, weight) is strongly preferred
  • Previous experience in collecting qualitative data is preferred
• Ability to fill lengthy questionnaires and write detailed, comprehensive notes in Hausa or English is required
  • Fluency in Hausa is required (written and spoken)
  • Proficiency in Fulfulde is preferred (spoken)
  • Proficiency in English is preferred but not required (written and spoken)
• Attention to detail and experience in maintaining high standards of data quality is required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, written and verbal, are required
• Willingness to learn and adapt is required
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team is required
• Female candidates preferred
• Flexibility to work over the weekends is required