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Malaria Consortium Nigeria is committed to tackling the large number of malaria cases and deaths in the country. Working in partnership with the Ministry of Health and other partners, we lead and support three major malaria control initiatives in the country: Support to the National Malaria Control Programme (SuNMaP); NetWorks and MAPS.

  • Location Kaduna

Purpose of the assignment

  • The purpose of this ToR is to engage research personnel that will carry out data collection, analysis and interpretation for EoR evaluation based on LQAS approach.
  • The consultant and the supervisor will train data collectors and oversee data collection processes while other personnel will carry out the actual data collection using an electronic platform.

Scope of Assignment

  • This ToR is to provide details for EoR evaluation that will be conducted in the states where Malaria Consortium is implementing MDA-AZM (Kaduna, Kebbi, Jigawa, Adamawa and Gombe).
  • The process will involve identification, selection and training of supervisors at training of trainers (ToT) and subsequently, data collectors in the states. It will also involve data collection, analysis and report writing.

Methodology

  • The aim of the EoR evaluation is to assess AZM coverage and adherence of community drug distributors (CDDs) to treatment protocol immediately and not more than 5 days after each round of treatment.
  • The findings will be analyzed and any ward (lot) scoring less than 80% will be targeted for corrective measures around poor performance, for improvement in subsequent rounds.

Type of personnel required for the evaluation
The following personnel will be recruited and trained across the states.

  • Data Collectors/Research Assistants (1 per 4 wards): The data collectors will be responsible for administering the questionnaire at household level according to the data collection protocol.
  • They will undergo a 2-day physical training on MDA-AZM, data collection protocol/methodology, data collection instrument, art of data collection, inter-personal communication and the use of electronic platform. The training will be facilitated by the team of trained supervisors.

Specific Activities for the personnel
Data collectors:

  • Participant in training on data collection and survey methods conducted by National Consultants.
  • Conduct interviews in selected households using Kobo collect/SurveyCTO.
  • Upload data on the Kobo collect/SurveyCTO platform to server.
  • Address supervisor feedback promptly to correct errors or inconsistencies in data capture

Expected Output/deliverables:
Deliverables for data collectors:

  • Submit:
    • Complete, verified household interview datasets uploaded to the centralized server within stipulated timelines.

Profile requirements of data collectors

  • A minimum degree (BSc/HND) in Social Sciences and Health related discipline.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in conducting public health research, particularly data collection.
  • Experience in the use of modern technology in research – use of phone for data collection.
  • Previous experience doing LQAS surveys is an added advantage.
  • Ability to speak local language (e.g. Hausa, Kanuri, etc.).
  • Familiarity with and respect for the tradition and culture of the locality.
  • Familiarity with terrain of the locality.
  • Data Collector must be willing to work in remote areas within the state.
  • Data Collector must be a resident of the state.
  • Must be a female/mixed in selected states.
  • Ability to give attention to details.
  • Must not be a staff of Government at any level
  • Must not be part of MDA-AZM personnel in whatever capacity (national, state, LGA, HFW, CHW, TA).
  • Must not be blacklisted during the previous activities.

Application Dealine not specified 

Method of Application

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