Qualitative Research Assistant (Plateau)

About this role

Malaria Consortium is running an embedded qualitative study in Plateau (and other states) to explore how routine immunisation activities can be linked with Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention. The project uses different approaches to RI messaging during SMC delivery and may include community engagement and immunisation status checks, with a standard SMC arm as comparator. The role is for state-based Qualitative Research Assistants in Plateau who will support fieldwork under supervision, coordinating recruitment, logistics, and quality monitoring. The work involves coordinating with moderators, note takers and transcribers to collect and manage qualitative data across selected LGAs and clusters. The position is full-time and part of a multi-state team, reporting through the Lead Qualitative Research Consultant and MC oversight. MC specifies that field staff conduct recruitment planning, consent, and data collection activities in line with approved protocols and ethical requirements.

What you would do

• Coordinate recruitment planning and scheduling for qualitative fieldwork in Plateau.
• Maintain state-level workplans and daily field schedules.
• Screen and recruit eligible participants per approved criteria and document refusals/non-response.
• Arrange FGDs and KIIs and obtain informed consent including audio-record consent where needed.
• Prepare state-level completion reports and log outstanding issues.
• Ensure session records, audio quality, field notes and metadata are checked and debriefs completed.
• Coordinate access to venues and private spaces in collaboration with MC and local authorities.
• Support transcription/translation coordination and quality checks as assigned.
• Assist with FGDs/KIIs, probing and note-taking under direction of the Lead Consultant.
• Organise and securely transfer field materials while maintaining de-identification where appropriate.

What they are asking for

• Based in Plateau with involvement in state-level qualitative fieldwork.
• Experience or exposure to recruitment, scheduling and field logistics for qualitative research preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple cadres (Moderators, Note Takers, Transcribers) under supervision.
• Understanding of consent processes and ethical requirements for qualitative research.
• Strong organisational skills to manage logs, trackers and schedules.
• Proactive communication with MC, state programme managers and authorities.
• Willingness to facilitate field activities and support data collection as directed.

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