Data Collectors -Quantitative (8 Positions)

Position Title: Data Collectors (Quantitative)   

Department: SRH

Reports to: Research and Learning Advisor

Based in: Multiple Woredas across Afar and Somali

Duration of contract: Based on Ad-Hoc assignments

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.

PSI Ethiopia, in partnership with JSI and the Ministry of Health (MOH), is preparing to implement a three-year project to strengthen RMNCHN and malaria service delivery through enhanced community engagement using the Village Health Leader (VHL) model. The RMNCHN + Malaria Project aim to strengthen the continuum of care and accelerate improvements in maternal, newborn, and child health outcomes across target regions and woredas. The project will be implemented in Nine regions: Afar, Oromia, Amhara, South Ethiopia, Tigray, Sidama, Central Ethiopia, South-west Ethiopia and Somali covering a total of 100 woredas.

We are looking for

We are seeking dedicated, energetic, and highly qualified quantitative data collectors 4 in Afar and 4 in Somali to conduct a household health survey and health facility assessment who can read and write in local language (Mandatory) is willing and physically capable to walk long distances for home-to-home visits in rural and rugged terrains. The survey focuses RMNCH, nutrition and malaria outcomes among a specific target population: pregnant women who have at least one child under five years of age. Data collection will be conducted through intensive home-to-home visits to selected Health Post (HP) catchment areas (Kebeles).

Job Responsibilities

• Administer structured electronic questionnaires to eligible pregnant mothers, ensuring a strict daily target.
• Use mobile devices (smartphones/tablets) to accurately capture and record quantitative survey responses in real-time.
• Ensure all completed forms are reviewed for completeness and successfully uploaded to the central server at the end of each field day.
• Adhere strictly to research ethics, obtain informed consent from participants, and maintain confidentiality and integrity.
• Collaborate closely with Field Supervisors, local Health Extension Workers (HEWs), and Kebele administrators to smoothly navigate community structures
• Travel to hard-to-reach areas with available means when not accessible via vehicle

Education:

• BSc Degree or Diploma in Public Health, Nursing, Midwifery, Nutrition, Statistics, Sociology, or related fields.

Quantitative Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of proven track record of conducting quantitative household surveys and health-related research.

Digital Proficiency:

• Demonstrated hands-on experience using mobile data collection platforms such as KoboToolbox, ODK (Open Data Kit), CommCare, or CSPro.

Local Languages:

• Full fluency in the native language of your assigned deployment zone (e.g., Afar’af, Somali) is mandatory to build trust and accurately translate survey concepts.
• Amharic: Fluent (written and spoken) is required for national coordination and reporting.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and a respectful approach when interviewing vulnerable populations.

Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for this position, considering the nature of the survey.