Data Collectors and supervisors

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity with more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties. PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges since 2007, PATH has been working to improve health systems and services to create healthier futures for Ethiopians. PATH in Ethiopia is currently implementing various high-impact, evidence-based, sustainable programs with the aim of saving and improving the lives of the most vulnerable and underserved women and children in the country in collaboration with Ethiopia’s Federal Ministry of Health, Regional Health Bureau, community groups, and other partners.

About the post

PATH Ethiopia seeks to recruit qualified and experienced quantitative data collectors.Data will be collected through interviewer-administered questionnaires with seasonal migrant agricultural workers and farm camp owners/managers. There will be two study questionnaires: farm questionnaires and individual questionnaires. The interviews will be conducted in the local language (Amharic). The data collectors/supervisors will receive training before the actual data collection to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills. The data collectors and supervisors will be assigned to the selected farm camps in the Delello farm site, Metema district for data collection. 

A deployment plan will be given to each team before leaving to conduct the interviews. PATH will cover the costs during data collection days including the training days. Data collectors/supervisors will be responsible for arranging their accommodation during field data collection, using allowances that will be paid by PATH. 

PATH will also ensure data collectors have technical support for the use and troubleshooting of the data collection devices being used for data collection, including power bank and IT support via mobile phone or in-person if practical. PATH will provide basic materials for infection prevention during the data collection period. 

Specific duties and responsibilities for supervisors:

• Prepares the working bench for the team.   

• Making the necessary preparations for the fieldwork 

• In charge of motorbike/vehicle matters, organizing and directing the fieldwork. 

• Ensures that data collectors strictly follow the scientific sampling techniques of the study protocol.   

• Conduct supportive supervision & monitoring of the performance of teams and maintaining the quality of the data/DBS collection. 

• Become familiar with the farm camps where the teams will be worked and determine the best arrangements for keeping up team spirit, travel, meals, and accommodations. 

• Contact local farm managers & authorities to inform them about the survey and obtain their support and cooperation. 

• Ensure all supplies, and equipment necessary for the teams under his/her supervision to complete assignments. 

• Monitors daily output of teams & maximizes survey time and reports the periodic performance and activity updates using a standard checklist.   

• Ensures the well-being and safety of team members,   

• Ensures sensitization of migrant workers in farms through farm managers & local leaders.   

• Ensure that data and samples (DBS and RDT) are collected from selected seasonal migrant agricultural workers and that positive cases are treated according to the national malaria guidelines.  

• Observe at least one interview every day & at least one DBS collection per team & cover all five teams each day; 

• Conduct regular review sessions with each team and advise them on any problems. 

Specific duties and responsibilities for data collectors:

• Obtain written informed consent before collecting data. 

• The Nurse/HO is responsible for all clinical aspects of the fieldwork.  

• Before field activities ensure that the team has sufficient supplies to conduct the appropriate malaria testing and treatment and collection of blood samples according to the checklist. 

• Ensure that all antimalarial stocks are at the expected level and request new stocks where necessary on time.  

• Determine the positive participant’s eligibility to receive the available antimalarial drugs. 

• Treat positive participants according to the national malaria treatment guideline.  

• Observe the taking of the first dose of antimalarial drugs and instruct participants how to self-administer the remaining doses. 

• If the participant is contraindicated for first-line antimalarial drug use the second-line otherwise refer to the nearest health facility for alternative treatment 

• Refer all individuals with suspected severe malaria or other severe illness to the nearest health facility for clinical assessment and treatment. 

• Ensure that all infection prevention protocols during testing, including the disposal of hazardous materials are maintained 

• Report any adverse events that take place to the field supervisor, who will report to the Study Lead. 

• Ensure that all samples are appropriately labeled, organized, stored in a Ziplock bag with desiccant and eventually stored in the freezer 

• Collect quality data using ODK software 

• Ensure the collected blood specimens are properly dried, stored, and transported.  

• Send completed questionnaires to the server as soon as possible.    

• Daily charging of smart mobile phones and power banks.  

• Proper management of supplies provided for the survey.  

Number of Positions: 33 (30 Data collectors and three supervisors)

Position Type: Contract

Duration of employment: 15 days 

Qualification and Experience

• Applicants must have at least a first degree in public health (HO), nursing, or laboratory.  
• Previous experience with similar studies has an advantage. 
• Able to understand, speak, read, and write local language (Amharic).
• Able to travel to remote areas for data collection.
• Strong communication skills and experience working in a highly collaborative environment. 
• Excellent skill in working with smartphones or tablets
• Experience in data collection using the ODK tool. 

Requirements 

• All applicants should submit their CV and cover letter with the daily rate quoted in Birr for the required service. 
• Applicants should clearly show in which position they are applying. 
• Licensed applicants should be able to present renewed business licenses and TIN certificates. 
• If the license is not submitted 30% tax will be deducted from the total fee. For those with license, a 2% withholding tax will be deducted from the total fee. 
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

How To Apply

Interested applicants should submit in person a hard copy of their CV in a sealed envelope or soft copies on or before July 8th, 2024; 4:00 P.M to the following address: PATH Ethiopia Country Program, Bole Sub-city, Woreda 03, 711 MOENCO Road, P.O. Box 493 code 1110, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia or please use the following e-mail to send out your application: Bizuayehu Gute bgebremichael@path.org. or via telegram (+251911098804) or Metema district health office.