Job Opportunity: Data Collector at Malaria Consortium Nigeria[Abuja (FCT), Bauchi, Borno, Kebbi, Kogi, Nasarawa, Oyo, Plateau, Sokoto, Zamfara]

Malaria Consortium, a leading nonprofit organization specializing in malaria control and other communicable diseases, is recruiting LQAS Data Collectors across multiple Nigerian states.

Locations:

Abuja (FCT), Bauchi, Borno, Kebbi, Kogi, Nasarawa, Oyo, Plateau, Sokoto, Zamfara

Purpose:

To carry out data collection for End of Cycle (EoC) evaluation using the Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS) approach. The evaluation will assess Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) coverage and adherence by community drug distributors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in training on SMC, data collection methods, and use of electronic tools
• Conduct household interviews using SurveyCTO
• Upload daily completed surveys to the server
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality
• Follow ethical research standards and obtain informed consent
• Address feedback promptly to correct data errors

Requirements:

• Minimum BSc or HND in Social Sciences, Health or related fields
• Experience in public health research and data collection
• Familiarity with digital data collection tools (phones/tablets)
• Previous LQAS survey experience is a plus
• Ability to speak local languages (Yoruba, Hausa, Kanuri, etc.)
• Knowledge of community culture and terrain
• Must be female or mixed gender in selected states
• Must not be government or SMC staff or blacklisted from previous LQAS activities

Important Notes:

• This is a short-term contract role
• Applications accepted only via the online links below
• No payment is required for application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Apply early, as the process may close before the deadline

Application Deadline:

May 20, 2026, by 5:00 PM

How to Apply:

Choose your state and apply via the respective link:

• Borno: https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/U73tW9gI
• Kebbi: https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/rX7LI3qO
• Abuja (FCT): https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/wbyDdvJo
• Kogi: https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/l3pAcqVl
• Nasarawa: https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/fSiEye2w
• Oyo: https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/SQ4Tx7xn
• Sokoto: https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/a4kayQ5A
• Bauchi: https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/KCl3WttW
• Plateau: https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/uQs58zY2
• Zamfara: https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/46cVqDww

Malaria Consortium is dedicated to protecting children and vulnerable adults and expects all team members and partners to uphold high ethical standards and safeguarding policies.

Apply now to be part of a vital national health evaluation effort with Malaria Consortium!