RESEACH ASSISTANT MALARIA CONSORTIUM
Malaria Consortium, established in 2003, is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations. Our mission is to save lives and improve health in Africa and Asia, through evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote universal health coverage.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Research Assistant
Location: Kano
Purpose and Objectives
- The purpose of the consultancy is to conduct a qualitative study to evaluate the perceived feasibility and acceptability of the integrated EQA-CQI intervention, as experienced by key stakeholders involved in its implementation and oversight.
The specific objectives are to:
- Explore stakeholder perspectives on the implementation of the integrated EQA-CQI intervention, including facilitators and barriers encountered.
- Assess the acceptability of the intervention design, tools, and processes among key actors including hospital staff, project implementers, and government stakeholders.
- Gather recommendations from stakeholders on how the intervention can be improved, institutionalised, or scaled up.
Scope of the Assessment
- The qualitative assessment will be conducted in selected project-supported hospitals and relevant oversight institutions, including the State Malaria Elimination Programme (SMEP) and the Hospital Management Board (HMB), in Kano State.
- The assessment will involve key informant interviews (KIIs) with stakeholders engaged in the design, implementation, or oversight of the integrated EQA-CQI intervention.
- These will include clinical and laboratory personnel, hospital managers, EQA supervisors, CQI facilitators, and government officials from SMEP and HMB.
Approach and Methodology
The assessment will follow a qualitative research design to complement the quantitative evaluation of the EQA-CQI intervention. This will involve:
- Gathering data through key informant interviews to capture diverse stakeholder perspectives.
- Using purposive sampling to ensure representation across relevant stakeholder groups.
- Applying thematic content analysis to identify key patterns and insights.
- Adhering to ethical standards, including informed consent, confidentiality, and voluntary participation.
- Synthesising findings to provide contextual understanding and inform programme improvement and potential scale-up.
Specific Tasks:
- Support the scheduling and coordination of key informant interviews across selected sites.
- Assist with notetaking and audio recording during interviews.
- Transcribe interview recordings promptly and accurately; translate from Hausa to English where applicable.
- Organise and label transcripts and recordings for easy retrieval and analysis.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in handling sensitive information.
- Provide general fieldwork support, including scheduling, respondent follow-up, and documentation.
- Participate in daily debriefings or check-ins with the lead consultant to ensure progress and resolve issues.
Deliverables:
- Accurate English translations and transcripts of assigned interviews, with corresponding audio files and labelled field notes submitted to the lead consultant.
Person’s Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, or a related field.
- Experience supporting qualitative data collection, including transcription and translation.
- Proficiency in English and Hausa (spoken and written).
- Good organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow ethical research protocols.
Application Closing Date
8th August, 2025, 5:00pm.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note
- Applicants who do not follow this specification will be disqualified.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and as a result, the process may conclude before the advertised
- For this position, previous working experience with MC and in SMC are added advantages.deadline.
- Therefore, early applications are highly encouraged.
- Malaria Consortium does not accept or ask for payment during recruitment.
- We also would not accept hardcopy CVs; all applications should be sent through the above link.
