Research Assistants – Data Collection (12 Positions)

• Attend the entire household listing training and pre-test exercise
• Familiarize themselves with the study protocol, household listing manual, standard operating procedures, and data collection tools
• Obtain permission from local leaders before commencing household listing
• Visit every household within assigned villages
• Introduce the study and obtain verbal consent before conducting household listing
• Enumerate all households within the assigned village
• Identify and record GPS coordinates of each household where required
• Accurately complete the household listing questionnaire using the electronic data collection platform (ODK/SurveyCTO)
• Maintain daily progress logs and submit completed interviews each day
• Provide the study team with daily updates on data collection and participate in development of the daily field report
• Address data queries on time
• Maintain confidentiality of all participant information
• Safeguard all study equipment and materials

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma from a recognized institution of higher learning
• Experience in collecting data using quantitative and qualitative research methods as a research assistant
• Previous experience conducting household surveys or community-based research
• Experience using electronic data collection platforms such as ODK, KoboCollect, SurveyCTO, or REDCap
• Ability to speak the local language of the assigned district (Lusoga for Iganga and Langi for Kole)
• Ability to work in rural communities and travel extensively
• Certificate in Good Clinical Practice and/or Human Subjects Protection is an added advantage

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team