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FIELD INTERVIEWER (10 Position(s))

Job Description
    Job Summary
  • Ifakara Health Institute is seeking qualified ten (10) Field Interviewers who will be located in Dar es Salaam to support field-based data collection, quality assurance, and documentation processes under the supervision of senior researchers and consultants.
Responsibility:
    Responsibilities
  • The Field Interviewer will be responsible for collecting, cleaning, and validating both quantitative and qualitative data according to established study protocols.
  • They will ensure that data collection processes are of high quality, ethical, and adhere to IHI and national research standards.
  • Participate in training sessions on study tools, electronic data collection (CAPI), and research ethics.
  • Administer structured questionnaires to households, caregivers, and service providers.
  • Conduct direct observations, data verification, and checks at health, community, and ECD centers.
  • Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of data collected using tablets or mobile devices.
  • Support quality control checks, including revisits, validation, and spot checks.
  • Collaborate with district and regional officials to coordinate field logistics and permissions.
  • Report daily progress, field challenges, and data quality issues to the Field Coordinator.
  • Ensure data confidentiality and adhere to all ethical procedures approved by NIMR and IHI-IRB.
Skill :
    Desired Skills
  • Proficiency in using data collection software (e.g., SurveyCTO, KoboToolbox, ODK, or CSPro).
  • Skills in Quantitative data management (collection and handling) and record keeping
  • Familiarity with ethical principles of human subjects' research and confidentiality
  • Capable of building and sustaining relationships with staff at all levels
  • Demonstrated ability to work in rural settings and under minimal supervision
  • Good skills in problem solving, teamwork.
  • Professional attitude with highest level of integrity
Qualification Required:
    Essential Qualification
  • Certificate in Sociology or Social Work or Science subjects, or any other related qualification from a recognized Institutions
Experience :
    Prefered Experience
  • At least 3 years' experience in field data collection or research implementation (preferably in health, nutrition, or ECD projects).
No. of Position : 10
Preferred Language Skill :
    Prefered Language
  • Fluent in both English and Swahili Language
Job Opening date : 11-Dec-2025
Job closing date : 24-Dec-2025
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