Data Collectors

About

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low- and middle-income countries, while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance.

CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an environment of fairness and mutual respect where all applicants have access to equal employment opportunities. CHAI values diversity and inclusion and recognizes that our mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people with diverse experience, backgrounds, and culture.

The Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), in collaboration with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), proposes a catalytic investment to address gaps in antenatal care (ANC) services and demonstrate the feasibility and impact of integrated primary health care (PHC) diagnostics in improving maternal and newborn health (MNH). The work will focus on implementing and generating evidence for an integrated package of diagnostics delivered at ANC clinics in Malawi. This model will also help lay the foundation for expanding access to a broader range of essential diagnostics at PHC level. CHAI will continue refining the approach and, over time, expand it to cover the full range of MNH conditions and tests. The proposed model aims to improve access to high-quality, timely diagnostics for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, anaemia, hypertensive disorders, urinary tract infections, malaria, and other maternal health conditions during ANC visits. The project will also explore the feasibility of introducing innovative diagnostics, including dual and triple point-of-care tests and lateral flow assays.

The PIVOTAL Program seeks to recruit qualified and experienced Data Collectors to support baseline assessment activities in selected districts and health facilities across Malawi. Data Collectors will report directly to the designated Field Supervisors and work closely with the PIVOTAL Program coordination team and Ministry of Health representatives to collect high-quality quantitative and qualitative data using approved assessment tools and protocols. This is a short-term assignment to be implemented during the baseline assessment period. Specific timelines and deployment schedules will be communicated to successful candidates. All selected candidates will be required to complete mandatory training on grant protocols, ethics, and informed consent procedures prior to deployment.

Key Duties

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative data collection in selected health facilities using approved tools and methodologies.
• Conduct interviews with health workers, laboratory personnel, facility managers, district officers, and other key informants.
• Support facility assessments focusing on ANC diagnostic readiness, service integration, supply chain systems, and workflow processes.
• Review registers, laboratory records, stock cards, reports, and other relevant documents related to ANC diagnostics and maternal health services.
• Collect data on HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, anaemia, malaria, urinary tract infections, hypertensive disorders, and other ANC diagnostic services.
• Assess the availability and utilization of point-of-care diagnostic technologies, including dual and triple tests where applicable.
• Ensure completeness, consistency, accuracy, and timeliness of collected data.
• Upload and synchronize electronic data daily using designated platforms.
• Maintain proper documentation and safe handling of study materials and equipment.
• Prepare and submit daily progress updates to Field Supervisors and report field challenges, inconsistencies, and operational issues promptly.
• Ensure professional conduct and respectful engagement with health facility staff and respondents.
• Adhere to all research ethics, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.
• Comply with CHAI and Ministry of Health safeguarding policies, including the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH), at all times during the assignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Social Sciences, Statistics, Health Systems Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Laboratory Sciences, or a related field.
• Proven experience in health research, surveys, operational research, assessments, monitoring and evaluation, or data collection activities.
• Familiarity with Malawi’s health system, ANC services, HIV programs, laboratory systems, or maternal health programs.
• Experience using electronic data collection tools such as ODK, KoboCollect, REDCap, SurveyCTO, or tablets.
• Previous experience working with Ministry of Health programs, CHAI, or development partners will be an added advantage.
• Fluency in English and Chichewa is required; proficiency in additional Malawian languages spoken in target districts will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following to recruitmentmalawi@clintonhealthaccess.org with the subject line “Action for Women’s Health Data Collector – Lilongwe”:

1. A cover letter stating availability and relevant experience.
2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including three professional references.
3. Certified copies of academic and professional certificates.