Qualitative Research Assistant (Kogi)

About this role

Malaria Consortium is conducting an embedded qualitative study in Kogi to examine how routine immunisation activities can be linked with Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention delivery. The project uses several approaches, including structured RI messaging during SMC, with or without community engagement and immunisation status checks, and compares these to standard SMC. The role is for state-based Qualitative Research Assistants who will support fieldwork under supervision, coordinating recruitment, scheduling, logistics and quality monitoring. The positions involve working within MC procedures to collect and manage qualitative data, alongside other field staff such as Moderators, Note Takers and Transcribers. The assignment is field-focused and targeted at Kogi State, with supervision from a Lead Qualitative Research Consultant and MC oversight.

What you would do

• Review and follow the approved protocol, guides, consent forms and field schedule and attend required training.
• Screen and recruit participants meeting approved criteria; document refusals and non-response; arrange FGDs and KIIs; obtain informed consent and audio recording consent.
• Maintain a rolling recruitment and fieldwork tracker by state, LGA, respondent group and intervention approach.
• Support transcription/translation coordination and transcript quality checks as assigned.
• Check session records and materials for accuracy; conduct same-day debriefs and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare a concise state-level completion report and hand over records to the Lead Consultant and MC staff.
• Facilitate or assist with FGDs/KIIs and note-taking as directed, following appropriate guides and routing.
• Prepare and maintain a state-level workplan and daily schedule; coordinate with the co-RA in the state to avoid duplication.
• Label and de-identify field materials; transfer records through MC-approved systems.
• Liaise with state/LGA contacts to arrange access and recruitment while avoiding coercion or incentives.

What they are asking for

• Based in Kogi State and able to coordinate recruitment and fieldwork in the state.
• Ability to coordinate with MC, State Programme Managers and state authorities to facilitate field access.
• Experience in fieldwork coordination, recruitment and consent procedures for qualitative studies (FGDs/KIIs).
• Familiarity with recording, transcription coordination and data quality checks is desirable.
• Attention to ethical requirements and procedures for consent and de-identification of transcripts.

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