NOTE TAKER/ TRANSCRIBER/ TRANSLATOR AT MALARIA CONSORTIUM

 

📝 Note Taker / Transcriber / Translator at Malaria Consortium

📍 Location: Kebbi

Purpose of the Assignment: The purpose of this assignment is to engage research consultants to conduct qualitative surveys (FGDs and KIIs) as part of Malaria Consortium’s efforts to evaluate a hybrid model of malaria vaccine delivery in seasonal malaria transmission settings.

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🔍 Scope of Assignment

Malaria Consortium is conducting a qualitative survey to assess the feasibility and acceptability of implementing hybrid malaria vaccine immunization using different delivery approaches across 3 LGAs in Kebbi state. The survey will involve Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with health workers and community members.

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💡 Key Outcomes (Domains) to be Measured

• Acceptability: Health worker satisfaction, community and health worker perception of the hybrid model's benefits and risks.
• Appropriateness: Perception of the fit/relevance of seasonal messaging to improve vaccine uptake.
• Practicality & Sustainability: Health systems' capacity to implement the hybrid approach, including supply management and infrastructure.
• Adoption & Fidelity: Health workers and community health workers' uptake of the hybrid approach and consistency in implementation.

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🎯 Specific Objectives

• Training and Data Collection:

  • Attend training on interview and FGD guides.
  • Collect data using the interview guide and observation guide provided.
  • Take notes during interviews and FGDs.
  • Transcribe all recorded audio interviews and FGD discussions.
  • Translate transcriptions from Hausa to English.

• Deliverables:

  • Transcription of interviews and FGDs.
  • Translation of interview and FGD transcriptions.
  • Daily report submitted to the Research Team lead.

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📝 Requirements

• Essential:

  • OND/HND or BSc in a relevant field.
  • At least 2 years of experience in qualitative data collection or professional translation.
  • Strong written and verbal skills in both Hausa and English.
  • Computer literacy.

• Desired:

  • Resident of Kebbi state.
  • Mother tongue Hausa.
  • Experience in participatory methodology and good communication skills.
  • Innovative, motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.

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📅 Application Deadline:

• Wednesday, 16th April 2025, 5:00 pm.

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💻 Method of Application

Interested candidates should apply online by clicking here.

• Please note that only applicants who follow the application guidelines will be considered.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

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🔒 Note: Malaria Consortium does not accept payments during recruitment. Hardcopy CVs will not be accepted. All applications must be submitted through the provided link.

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