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. Our areas of focus include:
Technical support for malaria control
Capacity building, harmonisation and training of health workers
Heath systems strengthening
Behaviour Change Communications and community outreach activities
Operational research, policy and advocacyDescription
The purpose of the terms of reference (TOR) is to engage research personnel that will gather month-36 net durability data for cohort campaign nets and retrieve samples of ITNs for insecticidal effectiveness studies.
Specific tasks
Will be in charge of two teams.
Will be required to attend training prior to survey.
Visits assigned wards one day before the interviews according to the schedule to sensitize community leaders and select household mobilisers.
Resolves any issues reported by team leaders.
Reports to the M&E Manager who will be the overall survey coordinator.
Supports gathering of the documentation for payment of household mobilisers.
Ensures that all data are accurately collected and uploaded according to guidelines or SOPs.
Writes reports related to activities of the teams, including achievements, challenges and recommendations.
Qualifications and experience
A post-graduate degree in health sciences.
At least 5-7 years’ experience in coordinating household surveys.
Demonstrated report writing skills for quantitative studies or surveys.
Good knowledge of the Yoruba and/or Ijaw language.
Mobilizers:
Assigned in consultation with community leaders.
Must be familiar with the community.