Research Assistant / Data Collectors at Jhpiego - John Hopkins University

• Jhpiego seeks experience evaluators who will served as field data collection officers residing in the above states to support 2 days of training followed by paid 10 days of fieldwork. Selected individuals will play a critical role in collecting accurate and ethical data from healthcare providers, patients, and managers.

Responsibilities

Training and Preparation

• Attend 1 full day of training on study objectives, data tools (KoboCollect), ethical procedures, and field expectations.
• Participate in tool walkthroughs, mock interviews, and consent simulations.

Data Collection Activities

• Assignments will depend on the candidate’s background and tool needs. Each evaluator may be assigned one or more of the following:
• Interviews (Tools 1, 2A, 3)
• Administer structured digital interviews with:
• Facility managers on infrastructure and staffing (Tool 1)
• Healthcare providers on QI knowledge and practices (Tool 2A)
• Outpatients and pregnant women (Tool 3) on their care experiences
• Manage informed consent and complete Kobo Collect forms accurately.
• FDG/KII ( Tool 4 )
• Support facilitation or documentation of focus group discussions or key informant interviews with local stakeholders.
• Record (with consent), take structured notes, and submit recordings to supervisors.

Ethics and Security Responsibility

• Ensure all participants give proper verbal consent.
• Maintain strict confidentiality, especially for patient- or provider-related data.
• Handle mobile devices, recordings, and field notes securely and responsibly.

Required Qualifications

• Hold a minimum degree of HND in health, social sciences, or related field.– Essential
• Prior experience leading or supporting similar research projects is an advantage.
• At least 2 years’ experience in qualitative research methods and stakeholder level engagement is desirable.
• Experience in digital data collection (preferably KoboCollect)
• Possess a range of computer skills (including Word Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access), which may need to be acquired through very quick learning.
• Reside in Jigawa, Gombe, or Ekiti and be familiar with local health systems.
• Fluency in verbal, written and interpersonal communication in English.
• Fluency in any local language in the study locations (e.g. Hausa, Yoruba, Fulfulde) will be an advantage
• Excellent transcription (verbatim), note-taking and report writing skills.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Deliverables

• Fully completed digital data entries (KoboCollect) for all assigned tools
• Accurate field logs and daily summaries
• Audio recordings (where applicable) and field notes submitted securely
• Ability to travel 25% of time.