Note Taker (Sokoto)

About this role

The role is for a Note Taker based in Sokoto as part of a Malaria Consortium qualitative fieldwork team. The position supports field interviews and group discussions by documenting sessions, alongside Moderators, Research Assistants and Transcribers. It operates within an embedded qualitative study across several states to assess pathways linking routine immunization and Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention. The Note Taker reports to the Lead Qualitative Research Consultant and works under MC-approved study procedures, with duties focused on recording non-verbal observations, session details, and post-session debriefs while maintaining confidentiality and data security.

What you would do

• Systematically document verbal and non-verbal information during interviews and focus groups.
• Record contextual details such as date, location, participant codes, duration and key points.
• Avoid influencing discussions and protect participant confidentiality in notes.
• Securely store field notes and transfer them to the research team as per procedures.
• Record issues requiring probing or clarification for the moderator.
• Participate in post-session debriefings to help identify themes and gaps.
• Report technical, logistical, ethical or participant-related issues to the qualitative research supervisor.
• Review and complete field notes immediately after each session with the moderator.
• Support delivery of field notes and debrief records as part of the session deliverables.
• Assist with handover and archival of recordings and notes during fieldwork.

What they are asking for

• Experience in note taking for qualitative fieldwork or research settings preferred.
• Ability to document verbal and non-verbal information accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Good organisational and data management skills.
• Ability to work under supervision and follow approved study procedures.
• Willingness to coordinate with Moderators, Transcribers and Research Assistants.
• Capacity to operate within ethical and safeguarding requirements for fieldwork.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

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