Field Supervisor Wanted at Malaria Consortium – Join the Fight Against Malaria in Kebbi
Malaria continues to be a major health problem across Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2022 alone, malaria affected over 249 million people and caused 608,000 deaths, mostly among children under five. While progress in fighting malaria has slowed, two new vaccines—RTS,S/AS01 and R21/Matrix-M—are offering hope.
In November 2024, Nigeria began using these vaccines in its routine child immunization program. But there’s still one big question: what’s the best way to deliver these vaccines effectively, especially in areas where malaria only strikes during certain seasons?
This is where you come in.
Position Details
Job Title: Field Supervisor
Location: Kebbi State
Employer: Malaria Consortium
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 16th April, 2025 (5:00pm)
About the Project
Malaria Consortium recently received a grant from Gavi to test a new way of delivering malaria vaccines. The project aims to develop a hybrid delivery model that makes sure children in high-risk areas are protected during the peak malaria season.
As a Field Supervisor, you’ll be helping to collect important data that will influence how vaccines are delivered in Nigeria and potentially across Africa.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll support the research team by supervising data collectors and managing field activities. Your work ensures the survey is accurate, ethical, and high-quality.
Your Key Responsibilities
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Attend in-person training on data collection methods.
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Supervise data collectors using checklists and standard tools.
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Help organize logistics, community entry, and mobilization.
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Ensure confidentiality and respect for participants’ privacy.
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Monitor data uploads and verify the accuracy of survey responses.
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Share feedback to improve data quality and cleaning.
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Write a short report after fieldwork, highlighting lessons, challenges, and successes.
Project Scope
This study will involve three LGAs in Kebbi State and will track two main outcomes:
Primary Outcomes:
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Vaccination coverage rates.
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Number of confirmed malaria cases among children using passive surveillance.
Secondary Outcomes:
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How many children received 1, 2, or all 3 doses.
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How timely the vaccine doses were given.
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Number of hospitalizations due to malaria.
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Parents’ knowledge and opinions about the vaccine.
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Use of other malaria prevention methods (e.g. SMC, ITNs).
Surveys will be conducted twice:
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Before the vaccine program starts (baseline)
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6 months later (endline)
You’ll be part of the team that makes these surveys happen successfully.
What You Need to Apply
Education:
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A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Global Health, Sociology, Anthropology, or similar fields.
Experience:
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At least 5 years of experience in a research role, preferably in public health.
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Solid understanding of quantitative survey methods.
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Experience working on donor-funded health projects.
Technical Skills:
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Experience with SurveyCTO and using smartphones for data collection.
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Strong MS Office skills, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Familiarity with working in remote or rural communities.
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Speaks English and local languages (e.g. Hausa).
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Knowledge of local culture and traditions.
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Not currently employed in the government.
Deliverables Expected
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Submit a clear supervision schedule.
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Make sure all interviews are uploaded electronically.
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Write a brief report on the survey process—what worked well, what didn’t, and suggestions.
Why Apply?
This job gives you a chance to be part of a groundbreaking vaccine delivery project. Your work will directly impact how malaria vaccines are given to children—and could save lives across Nigeria.
How to Apply
Click here to apply for the Field Supervisor role
Important Reminders
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No payment is needed to apply. Malaria Consortium never asks for money during recruitment.
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Hard copy CVs are not accepted. Applications must be submitted online.
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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—so apply early.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Bonus Tip:
If you’ve worked with Malaria Consortium before or been part of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) programs, make sure to highlight that in your application. It’s a big plus.