Research Assistant at Malaria Consortium: A Vital Role in Strengthening Malaria Control in Kano State
Malaria Consortium
Founded in 2003, Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organizations focused on the control of malaria and other communicable diseases. The organization operates in Africa and Asia, driving evidence-based programs that save lives and promote universal health coverage. With a strong presence in Nigeria, the Consortium works closely with local stakeholders to improve healthcare delivery systems and achieve national malaria elimination goals.
Position : Research Assistant
- Location: Kano State
- Deadline: 8th August 2025 at 5:00 PM
- Application Link: Click here to apply online
The selected Research Assistant will support a qualitative assessment on the feasibility and acceptability of the integrated External Quality Assessment Continuous Quality Improvement (EQA-CQI) intervention. This assessment is aimed at understanding how key health stakeholders perceive and interact with this system-wide intervention for malaria service delivery.
Key responsibilities
- Explore stakeholder perspectives on the design and implementation of EQA-CQI.
- Assess acceptability of the intervention among hospital staff, project managers, and government representatives.
- Collect practical recommendations for scaling, institutionalizing, or enhancing the intervention
The project will cover selected hospitals and agencies in Kano, particularly:
- State Malaria Elimination Programme (SMEP)
- Hospital Management Board (HMB)
- Healthcare professionals including laboratory staff, CQI facilitators, and EQA supervisors
The Research Assistant will support data collection primarily through:
- Key Informant Interviews (KIIs)
- Thematic content analysis
- Transcription and translation (Hausa–English)
Ethical standards such as informed consent, confidentiality, and voluntary participation will be strictly upheld.
Responsibilities
As a Research Assistant, your core duties will include:
- Scheduling and coordinating interviews
- Notetaking, audio recording, and transcribing interviews
- Translating interviews from Hausa to English
- Organizing and labeling field data
- Ensuring ethical conduct and data confidentiality
- Supporting general field logistics and documentation
Expected Deliverables
- Translated, well-organized transcripts in English
- Corresponding audio files
- Clean field notes submitted to the lead consultant
ELIGIBILITY
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field
- Proven experience in qualitative research and transcription
- Fluency in English and Hausa
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and maintain strict confidentiality
Important Notes for Applicants
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis early submission is highly encouraged.
- Only online applications will be accepted. No physical CV submissions.
- No fees are required at any stage of the recruitment.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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National Supervisor – Qualitative Survey at Malaria Consortium (Apply by August 6, 2025)
