Data Collector Role Available

Duty Station:

• Negele Arsi woreda, West Arsi Zone, Oromia region and
• Gerese Woreda, Gamo Zone, South Ethiopia

Duration of contract: Based on Ad-Hoc assignments

Number of positions: 10 (Females)

Reports to: Research and KM lead (Evidence and Learning)

Who are we?

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

Female Data collectors 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

• Gather data across different levels and diverse projects, particularly in health-related areas.
• Collect data on various levels and for a wide range of programs and health topics.
• Actively participate in and successfully complete training for data collectors.
• Engage in field testing of data collection tools before actual deployment.
• Work in accordance with research protocols and ethical standards established for each study
• Demonstrate humility and professionalism throughout all data collection activities.

Qualification

• Must be female and 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)
• The data collector must be equipped with experience working on mobile based data collection platforms and programs.
• 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 local area specific languages Ability to work with other team members, researchers, and organization Willingness to work in all survey areas
• Knowledge of Afan Oromo and Gamo language

Skills Required:

• Economics / Statistics
• Health / Medical
• Social / Science / Project / Management / Development