Jobs at Malaria Consortium

Purpose of the assignment

• The purpose of these terms of reference (TOR) is to engage research personnel who will carry out a household survey in Ondo State.

Scope

• The survey will be used to gather data on ITN ownership and use rates and associated factors, the physical condition of the ITNs, malaria prevention in pregnancy, treatment-seeking behaviour, and other relevant variables through household visits.

Methods

• During the survey, a sample of 832 households will be selected in 52 wards across the state.
• The 52 wards will be selected using population-proportional-to-size (PPS) sampling. Each team will cover a ward per day.
• The survey includes household enumeration to sample households in each ward (cluster) randomly and administering interviews involving household heads and also women 15–49 years old, using mobile devices with the SurveyCTO software.

Specific Tasks
Coordinator:

• Will be in charge of three household interview teams.
• Will be required to attend training prior to the survey.
• Visits assigned wards one day before the interviews according to the schedule to sensitize community leaders and select household mobilisers.
• Selects an appropriate settlement in each ward according to relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Coordinates household enumeration in each ward (including GPS locations of enumerated and skipped households with absent occupants) and submits the list for sampling to be carried out remotely by assigned study investigators.
• Resolves any issues reported by team leaders.
• Reports to the M&E Manager, who will be the overall survey coordinator.
• Ensures that household mobilisers are paid.
• Ensure that all data are accurately collected and uploaded according to guidelines or SOPs.
• Writes reports related to activities of the teams, including achievements, challenges and recommendations.

Deliverables
Coordinator:

• Completed survey coordination and supervision report covering all assigned wards and teams, submitted to the M&E Manager within five days of completing fieldwork.
• Signed household enumeration lists per assigned ward submitted to the M&E Manager for remote household sampling.
• Back-check oversight report confirming that back-check interviews were completed in 50% of randomly selected wards and 20% of households in selected wards.
• Payment documentation for all household mobilisers in assigned wards.
• Final coordinator field report covering team achievements, challenges encountered and recommendations.

Qualifications and Experience
Coordinator:

• A post-graduate degree in health sciences.
• At least 5 years’ experience in coordinating household surveys.
• Demonstrated report-writing skills for quantitative studies or surveys.
• Good knowledge of the Yoruba and/or Ijaw language.

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Purpose of the assignment

• The purpose of this assignment is to have an IT Ad-hoc Support Assistant verify the specification, functionality and condition of the 2,020 mobile devices intended for use during the 2026 ITN.
• The assignment involves unpacking and physically inspecting the mobile devices, checking if the phones meet the desired/requested user specifications and verifying the availability of essential accessories (e.g., pouches, chargers, batteries, USB cables).
• Also in addition, the ad hoc staff is meant to categorize devices into the various categories as would be outlined by the Technical Lead as well as setting it up, configuring and installing MDM, Digit HCM App and other software’s that may be needed for the campaign.

Specific Tasks

• Unpack and repack mobile phones and accessories.
• Check if phones meet the desired/requested specifications
• Check if the Phones are functional
• Tag phones
• Install and set up the Phones using an MDM App as well as the DIGIT HCM App that would be provided on each mobile phone.
• Assist in sorting and categorizing mobile phones based on functionality.
• Tag, Label and arrange phones as per the verification team’s instructions.
• Assist in logging information on functionality status (functional, faulty, missing accessories, etc.).
• Handle extension cables and ensure devices are connected for testing.
• Support clean-up and arrangement of the workspace each day.

Deliverables:

• Phones and accessories are unpacked, sorted, and re-packed daily.
• Accurate Tagging and grouping of phones based on status (functional/faulty).
• Device fully provisioned and set up and having the MDM and DIGIT HCM Apps installed.
• Updated manual records or logs of devices worked on, as guided.
• Clean and orderly verification
• Space maintained throughout the period.
• Signed daily timesheet submitted at the end of each working day.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of a National Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• 2 years of experience in an IT technical support role
• Familiar with Android phones and device specifications, Mobile Device Management applications, and any Digital Health Tool used for health campaigns.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service orientation and ability to work under pressure.

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Purpose of the assignment

• The purpose of these terms of reference (TOR) is to engage research personnel who will carry out a household survey in Ondo State.

Scope

• The survey will be used to gather data on ITN ownership and use rates and associated factors, the physical condition of the ITNs, malaria prevention in pregnancy, treatment-seeking behaviour, and other relevant variables through household visits.

Methods

• During the survey, a sample of 832 households will be selected in 52 wards across the state. The 52 wards will be selected using population-proportional-to-size (PPS) sampling. Each team will cover a ward per day.
• The survey includes household enumeration to sample households in each ward (cluster) randomly and administering interviews involving household heads and also women 15–49 years old, using mobile devices with the SurveyCTO software.

Specific Tasks
Field Data Collector:

• Will be required to attend training prior to the survey.
• Enumerates households in each selected settlement in each ward.
• Carries out data collection in sampled households, including obtaining written consent, administering interviews with heads of households and women 15–49 years old, and collecting ITN physical integrity data by collecting data on each net owned by the household.
• Conducts back-check interviews in selected sub-samples in assigned wards for data quality control.
• Takes good care of the mobile device issued for data collection and ensures the device’s battery is kept charged.
• Upload the data to the server at the required frequency according to relevant guidelines.
• Ensures confidentiality of respondents’ personal data during and after interviews.
• Report to the team leader about any issues and helps to solve problems.

Deliverables
Field Data Collectors:

• Complete interview data from all four assigned households collected and uploaded to the SurveyCTO server daily.
• Written informed consent obtained and documented from all respondents prior to interview.
• Back-check interview data from assigned households in wards selected for data quality verification, uploaded to the SurveyCTO server.

Qualifications and Experience
Field Data Collectors:

• A minimum of a BSc or HND in a health-related discipline and social sciences.
• 1-2 years’ experience in conducting household surveys.
• Experience in electronic data collection systems such as SurveyCTO or ODK.
• Good knowledge of the English language.
• Ability to give attention to detail.
• Excellent proficiency in both the Yoruba and Ijaw languages.