Data Collector

Position Title: Data Collector (10 positions)

Reports to: Research Assistant, Centre for Population Health

Department: Centre for Population Health, University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)

Location: UGHE, Butaro, Rwanda.

Position Overview

The UGHE have recently established the Centre for Population Health, a hub dedicated to advancing population health through education, training, and research initiatives. A cornerstone of the Centre’s work is the development of a Human Development and Demographic Surveillance Site (HD2SS) in Butaro. This innovative surveillance site will go beyond traditional health metrics to evaluate programs and interventions across multiple dimensions of human development. While health remains at its foundation, the HD2SS will expand its portfolio to examine how factors like empowerment, nutrition, equity, and human security intersect to impact overall wellbeing. We are currently seeking full time data collectors to join our project. Successful candidates will be responsible for gathering routine data, conducting interviews, and managing the transcription and translation of interview materials for the Butaro HD2SS. We are looking for individuals with proven experience in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, particularly in rural field settings.

 Key Responsibilities

• Mapping and listing of households in preparation for data collection
• Collecting data on demographics and other characteristics of the population in the Butaro sector
• Registering vital events such as births, deaths, in-migration and out-migration
• Conducting interviews using structured or semi-structured tools
• Entering data into computer databases or spreadsheets using tablets
• Ensuring and maintaining data quality and integrity
• Ensuring all research processes in the field comply with set ethical standards
• Translating research tools from English to Kinyarwanda
• Transcribing & translating research interview scripts (both focus group discussions and In-Depth interviews)
• Any other duties and activities, as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

The ideal candidates will have the following credentials and experience:

• Minimum of a College diploma in a related field (e.g. nursing, health management, social work, public health, etc).
• Applicants with secondary school certificates with at least two years cumulative experience in collecting health-related data are also eligible to apply.
• At least two years of experience applying both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies in health –related research
• Experience with transcribing interviews
• Experience with translating between English and Kinyarwanda
• Excellent communication in English and Kinyarwanda is mandatory

Other requirements

• Experience riding motorcycles and should hold a valid driving license for motorcycles (category A).
• Must reside or be willing to reside in the Butaro sector, preferably the Burera district
• Proficiency in using computer-assisted data collection tools such as REDCap, Kobo toolbox, SurveyCTO.

Institutional arrangement

The UGHE will provide local transport during data collection activities. Other expenses will be covered by the data collectors themselves (accommodation, meals). They will be living in the districts where the data collection activities are taking place, and they are not allowed to assign data collection responsibilities to any other person on their behalf without approval from the UGHE research team.

Management of materials during data collection

• The data collector will be responsible for all materials (tablets, glucometers, blood pressure monitors, scales, GPS machines, umbrellas, stadiometers, laptops, etc.) and other data collection-related equipment given to them. Any damage or loss of those devices will be paid for by the data collector who damaged or lost them.
• The data collector will adhere to the guidelines stated in the HD2SS motorbike operational manual and ensure the security of the motorcycles on the field and report immediately any incidents to the Research Assistant and the UGHE transport and fleet coordinator for assistance.

To apply

Applicants should provide:(1) a resume, (2) a cover letter, (3) names and contact information of three professional references who can attest to work experience, and (4) copies of all degrees earned and driving license. Please upload your cover letter and copies of degrees as a single PDF file under “Additional Files” on the application page.