Job Description:
Overall Objective
To collect high-quality data on TB stigma through structured interviews, surveys, and focus group discussions, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the issue and informing the development of stigma reduction strategies.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Data Collection:
- Administer structured interviews, surveys, and focus group discussions according to the approved data collection tools.
- Ensure accurate and complete data recording.
- Maintain confidentiality of participant information.
- Adhere to ethical guidelines for data collection.
- Build rapport with participants to create a comfortable and trusting environment.
- Data Management:
- Enter collected data into electronic or paper-based data collection systems.
- Conduct regular data cleaning and verification to ensure data quality.
- Securely store data collection materials and electronic files.
- Community Engagement:
- Explain the purpose of the TB stigma assessment to participants.
- Address participant questions and concerns about the study.
- Respect participant rights and opinions.
- Participate in community outreach activities to facilitate data collection.
- Training and Capacity Building:
- Participate in training sessions on data collection methods, tools, and ethical considerations.
- Develop strong interviewing and observation skills.
- Enhance knowledge of TB stigma and its impact on affected communities.
- Reporting:
- Submit collected data to the project team according to the established timeline.
- Report any challenges or issues encountered during data collection.
- Participate in data analysis and interpretation as needed.
Qualifications and Experience
- Basic education Graduation or equivalent
- Experience in community-based work or data collection preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Basic computer skills (e.g., data entry).
Reporting and Supervision
Data Collectors will report to Stigma Assessment Consultant.
Duration and Remuneration
The duration of the assignment will be 3 months.
* Hiring on rolling basis