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.

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.

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

Essential Qualification

Certificate in Sociology or Social Work or Science subjects, or any other related qualification from a recognized Institutions

Prefered Experience

At least 3 years' experience in field data collection or research implementation (preferably in health, nutrition, or ECD projects).

Prefered Language

Fluent in both English and Swahili Language

• Collecting, cleaning, and validating both quantitative and qualitative data according to established study protocols.
• Ensuring that data collection processes are of high quality, ethical, and adhere to IHI and national research standards.
• Participating in training sessions on study tools, electronic data collection (CAPI), and research ethics.
• Administering structured questionnaires to households, caregivers, and service providers.
• Conducting direct observations, data verification, and checks at health, community, and ECD centers.
• Ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of data collected using tablets or mobile devices.
• Supporting quality control checks, including revisits, validation, and spot checks.
• Collaborating with district and regional officials to coordinate field logistics and permissions.
• Reporting daily progress, field challenges, and data quality issues to the Field Coordinator.
• Ensuring data confidentiality and adhering to all ethical procedures approved by NIMR and IHI-IRB.

• 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

• Certificate in Sociology or Social Work or Science subjects, or any other related qualification from a recognized Institutions