Background:

Our Client is partnering with Nigeria Digital Health Initiatives (NDHI) to carry out a comprehensive facility assessment across primary and tertiary health facilities in the seven (7) listed states. The goal is to evaluate digital readiness to enhance the planning and implementation of digital health initiatives. This project aims to strengthen Nigeria’s health system, focusing on improving service delivery, data management, and patient care through technology-driven solutions.

Job Summary:

The Data Collector will be responsible for conducting detailed surveys, structured interviews, and observations at healthcare facilities to collect information on infrastructure, workflows, staffing, and digital readiness. This role will engage with healthcare providers, administrators, and key stakeholders to ensure a holistic understanding of each facility’s operations, challenges, and opportunities. The data collected will guide interventions, identify gaps, and support the facility assessments’ objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Collection

  • Conduct surveys, structured interviews, and observations at healthcare facilities to gather information on infrastructure, workflows, workforce, and digital readiness.
  • Accurately record collected data using predefined digital tools and templates to ensure consistency and accuracy.

• Data Validation

  • Verify and validate collected data by cross-checking with other references or stakeholders.
  • Ensure all data is complete, free of errors, and adheres to quality standards before submission.

• Ethical Compliance

  • Adhere to ethical guidelines, including obtaining informed consent from participants when required.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information collected during the assessment process.

• Collaboration and Reporting

  • Work closely with assessment teams and supervisors to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.
  • Provide regular updates and detailed field reports on assessment activities to supervisors.

Expected Work Attitude:

• Excellent teamwork abilities.
• Punctuality and strong time management.
• Diligence, commitment, and a high sense of responsibility.
• Ask questions and be quick to learn.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity.

Deliverables:

• Completion of at least 18 comprehensive health facility assessments.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Number of completed health facility assessments.
• Daily reports on assessment activities.
• Health facility assessment data quality.

Experience & Competencies:

• Education: B.Sc/HND/National Diploma (ND)/National Certificate of Education (NCE).

• Experience:

  • Previous experience in data collection, preferably in healthcare or public health projects.
  • Familiarity with conducting surveys, interviews, or field observations.
  • Experience working in diverse field environments and engaging with multiple stakeholders.
  • Basic knowledge of healthcare systems and facility operations is an advantage.

• Skills & Competencies:

  • Good knowledge of local communities in the state of assignment.
  • Strong spoken and written communication skills.
  • Fluency in local Indigenous languages (Yoruba, Pidgin, Igbo, Hausa) is an advantage for facilitating communication.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Prioritization and organizational skills.
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Word.
  • Proficient in using e-tools for data collection and surveys.

Duration of Assignment:

3 weeks (15 working days).