Organization: Zen Jem Limited
Project: Maternal Mortality Research (MMR) Project
Study: Pregnancy Cohort Method (PCM) Study
Location: Kano State, Nigeria
Required Experience: Minimum of 3 years
Qualification: Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND)
Application Deadline: Five days from the date of the advertisement
About Zen Jem Limited
Zen Jem Limited is an incorporated Nigerian professional services company specialising in survey data collection, data quality assurance, and field workforce management. The company recruits, trains, and supervises field teams while providing operational systems to support effective field implementation.
Zen Jem has been selected to manage field data collection, quality assurance, and field workforce operations for the Pregnancy Cohort Method (PCM) Study in Kano State. The project aims to generate high-quality evidence to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes.
Job Summary
Zen Jem Limited is seeking qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Field Supervisor under the Maternal Mortality Research (MMR) Project in Kano State.
The successful candidate will provide technical and operational leadership to a team of data collectors conducting household-based maternal and child health research. The Field Supervisor will oversee field activities, ensure compliance with research protocols, maintain data quality standards, and support the effective implementation of project operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate a team of data collectors.
- Develop daily and weekly fieldwork plans to ensure timely implementation of project activities.
- Monitor data collection processes to ensure compliance with study protocols and ethical standards.
- Conduct routine quality assurance checks on completed interviews and submitted data.
- Provide mentoring and technical support to field staff.
- Monitor participant recruitment, follow-up schedules, and retention activities.
- Resolve operational, logistical, and community-related challenges encountered during fieldwork.
- Prepare and submit timely field reports to project management.
- Ensure efficient use of field resources and equipment.
- Liaise with project management and community stakeholders to facilitate smooth project implementation.
Educational Qualifications and Experience
Interested applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A minimum of a Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Public Health, Community Health, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Statistics, or a related discipline.
- At least three (3) years of experience supervising field research, surveys, or public health programmes.
Required Skills and Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Experience using electronic data collection platforms.
- Good communication and report-writing skills.
- Native-level proficiency in Hausa and a good command of English.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
- Willingness to travel extensively within Kano State.
- High level of professionalism and integrity.
Location
Kano State, Nigeria. The role requires extensive travel within the state to supervise field activities.
How to Apply
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Applicants should review the full vacancy details and follow the instructions provided on the recruitment page.
Application Deadline: Five days from the date of the advertisement. Applicants should check the official recruitment page for the applicable deadline.
Important Notice
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Applicants should provide accurate information and ensure that all required application fields are completed.
- The original vacancy does not specify a fixed calendar deadline; it states that applications close five days from the advertisement date.