Key Responsibilities
Capi
system management
In
collaboration with the Data Manager, configure and maintain electronic data
collection platforms (Survey CTO/ODK/REDCap / Blaise); deploy instruments to
devices (tablets and /or laptops); and manage questionnaire version control.
Tablet
and field equipment management
- Prepare, distribute and maintain devices (laptops and or tablets)
and accessories; troubleshoot hardware/software issues; maintain equipment
inventory and asset tracking.
- Device-based data collection support
- Support deployment and monitoring of UPAS V2+ air quality monitoring
devices and Actigraph devices; ensure proper installation, calibration and
retrieval according to protocol.
Data
synchronization and
management
- Monitor daily synchronization of survey and device data; ensure
secure transfer to central servers; resolve upload errors.
Paradata
monitoring and field data quality
- Monitor timestamps, GPS coordinates, interview duration and
submission patterns; generate data quality reports and flag protocol
deviations that shall be resolved by the relevant data and technology
infrastructure technical working group
Bio-marker
sampling support
- Support the collection process of dried blood spots (DBS) and
physiological measures (anthropometry, blood pressure, pulse rate, grip
strength) by ensuring proper device functionality and data recording,
unique bar code identification and labelling are captured
Informed
consent process support
- Assist in ensuring complete and proper administration of informed
consent for all stages of data collection.
Data
cleaning and validation support
- Assist the Data Manager in implementing pre-programmed filters and
validation rules in electronic forms; contribute to real-time data
checking and error reporting.
Technical
support to field teams
- Provide technical assistance to enumerators on tablets, CAPI tools
and monitoring devices; troubleshoot issues during fieldwork.
Training
and capacity
building
- Support training of enumerators and supervisors on electronic data
collection systems, device deployment and handling and data quality
procedures.
Documentation
and reporting
- Maintain documentation of device deployment, system configuration
and data quality checks; report technical issues to supervisors.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in statistics, data science, public health
computer science, information systems, or a related field.
Relevant Experience
- At least 3 years of experience supporting electronic data collection
systems for field research.
- Experience in training field staff on data collection tools and
protocols.
- Experience with CAPI platforms such as ODK, SurveyCTO, REDCap or
CSPro.
- Experience managing laptops, tablets and digital field equipment.
- Familiarity with environmental monitoring and wearable devices is an
advantage.
- Experience working in LMICs context and research and academia
fields.
- Knowledge and experience in data management and quality control
procedures in large-scale health or social science studies.
- Familiarity with ethical considerations and informed consent
processes in research.
- Experience with data security and confidentiality protocols.
How to Apply
