Position Title: Data Collector (Enumerator)

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Required number: Pool

Duration of contract: Based on Ad-Hoc assignments

Remuneration: Based on Organization’s rate (per day)

Vacancy advertised date: August 27, 2024

Application Deadline: September 9, 2024

Who we are?

We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non?profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire by marketing affordable products and services that range from mosquito nets to contraceptives to HIV testing. We are a $560m enterprise based in Washington, DC, operating in the private and public sectors in more than 65 countries.

Join us!

There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds - from the medical industry to the music business - all with unique skills we bring to the job.

PSI/Ethiopia wants to reimagine healthcare, put the consumer at the center, and whenever possible, bring quality care to the front door. We achieve health impact in Ethiopia by working with both government and private partners and harvesting technology innovation to bring quality care closer to communities, schools, and homes. We empower consumers by including them in the design of healthcare solutions, offering them more healthcare choices, and helping them to have a voice in influencing national priorities. We work with all market actors in the health system to understand their needs, designing and delivering solutions so that market systems can sustainably serve consumers for the long term, helping to support the Government of Ethiopia in achieving Universal Health Coverage.

We are looking for

Data collectors (Enumerators) to support the research operation for different programs under the supervision of the Researcher who will be primarily responsible, for the overall research activities of PSI Ethiopia. PSI Ethiopia engages in data and evidence generation in different health areas and programs throughout the country. These insights that we generate are based on surveys and research that are conducted based on requirements and solicitations to inform programs or as part of impacting policy on the health areas.

Job Responsibilities

The main role of Data Collectors is gathering data across different levels and diverse project, particularly in health-related areas. collect data on various and varying levels and a wide variety of programs and health areas. The data collector must be equipped with experience working on mobile based data collection platforms and programs.

The data collector is responsible to Actively participate and successfully complete trainings for data collectors, participate in field testing of the data collection tools, work under the research protocols and ethical standards specified for the particular studies and demonstrate humility and professionalism in data collection projects.

Job requirements

Must have a BSc Degree in Health, social work, statistics or related fields. Having an advanced degree is an advantage
Must have at least 2 years of experience in data collection and research work
Certified experience of collecting DHS and other health related surveys is a plus
Experience of collecting data using digital platforms (like ODK, DHIS2, CommCare, Kobo Toolbox)
A proven ability to read enumeration area maps and collect area coordination
Experience in utilizing GIS technology to create maps and ensure accurate area coordination.
Fluency in any of the local languages such as (Amharic, Afan Oromo, SidamaAfoo, Tigrigna, or Somali languages )as well as English
Ability to work with other team members, researchers, and organization Willingness to work in all survey areas

How To Apply

Are you intrigued? Apply!

By following our 3 steps application process:

Fill out the application form using the following link: Online Application Form. It will only take 5 to 10 minutes.
Send your CV and application letter to recruitment@psiet.org clearly mark “Application for Data Collector (Enumerator) Position” in the subject line.
Check your email and make sure you receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt of your CV. If you don’t receive the automatic response, check again your subject line and if needed, re-submit your CV and application letter with the correct subject.

Application deadline September 9, 2024. We’ll call or e-mail you back if there is a good fit on both sides.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.