[Vacancy] Study Supervisor and Interviewer: PMC Qualitative Study at Malaria Consortium

Job Summary

• We require qualified research personnel that will support with qualitative data collection from caregivers, local leaders, and health facility workers in the project sites through a qualitative research approach as part of the Perennial Malaria Chemoprevention (PMC) effect study implementation in Osun state.

General Specific Tasks

Interviewers (Qualitative Study):

• Participate in the training activity on the use of the interview guide and interview process
• Participate in the pre-test and finalization process for the interview guide
• Collect data using the interview guide provided within the assigned areas or respondents.
• Document all the findings in the provided interview guide.
• Ensure the interviews are accurately recorded.
• Identify and recruit participants for FGDs
• Compile and sort the recorded interview records as directed by the supervisor.
• Transcribe all recorded (audio) interviews
• Ensure anonymity of respondents and develop a relationship of trust and safe space during interview exercises with respondents.
• Identify and report any challenges faced that could affect the quality of the data.
• Take responsibility for project equipment
• Report issues and challenges to the supervisor
• Present the data to the supervisor at the end of each day.
• Report to the supervisor before and after the day’s work for further direction.
• Follow confidentiality and security procedures to ensure respondent privacy is protected
• Submit all interview records (audio) and transcribed files to the supervisor(s).

Supervisor (Qualitative Study):

• Participate in the training activity for conducting data the collection process and step-down training for interviewers
• Liaise with the lead consultant to obtain necessary interview guides
• Identify the interview respondents and fix an appointment for interviews
• Organize the FGDs sessions
• Coordinate the interview process and assign daily tasks to interviewers
• Ensure that all interview recording devices are accounted for
• Responsibility and oversight for all interviews and data transcription
• Collate and report daily issues and challenges to the lead consultant
• Follow confidentiality and security procedures to ensure respondent privacy is protected

General  Deliverables

Supervisor (Qualitative Study):

• Identify respondents, book appointments for the interviews, and coordinate the interview process
• Supervise the interview process and record transcription
• Summary daily reports

Interviewers (Qualitative Study):

• Attendance list at training
• Completed interviews records
• Transcription of interview records
• Daily report submitted to the supervisor

Type of Consultant Required:

• Supervisor (1)
• State Interviewers (6)

General Qualifications and Experience

Supervisor (Qualitative Study) – Essential:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in a relevant academic field
• At least 3 years experience in collecting qualitative data
• At least 2 years experience in supervising qualitative research
• Practical knowledge of community entry & mobilization techniques
• Demonstrated experience in the management of qualitative data activities and enforcing data quality procedures
• Strong attention to detail.
• Computer literacy to be able to work on electronic data collection applications.
• Good facilitation skills

Desired:

• Good communication skills and experience in participatory methodology.
• Innovative, motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Certification in M&E will be a plus
• Good written and verbal skills in English
• Resident in Osun state

Interviewers (Qualitative Study) – Essential:

• OND / HND or a B.Sc in a relevant academic field
• At least 3 years experience in collecting data for qualitative studies
• Attention to detail.
• Computer literacy to be able to work on electronic recording devices.
• Good interpersonal and social skills.

Desired:

• Resident in Osun state
• Good communication skills and experience in participatory methodology.
• Innovative, motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Willing to accomplish each day’s work with the supervisor by the end of each day

Timeline for activities/Total TA Days:

• Duration: September-December- 2023
• Total TA days: 11-15-days.