LQAS Supervisor at Malaria Consortium – 66 Openings Across Nigeria | Full Application Guide

The Malaria Consortium is currently recruiting qualified candidates for the role of LQAS Supervisor across 10 locations in Nigeria under the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) programme.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals with experience in:

• Public health research
• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
• Field supervision
• NGO survey implementation
• Electronic/mobile data collection systems

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Job Overview

• Job Title: LQAS Supervisor
• Total Openings: 66 Positions

State Breakdown

• – 9 Slots
• – 3 Slots
• – 6 Slots
• – 10 Slots
• – 6 Slots
• – 8 Slots
• – 11 Slots
• – 3 Slots
• – 3 Slots
• – 7 Slots
• Application Deadline: 20th May 2026 before 5:00 PM

About the Assignment

The recruitment is for the End-of-Cycle (EoC) evaluation using the Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS) methodology.

The exercise aims to:

• Assess SMC coverage
• Monitor adherence to treatment protocols
• Identify low-performing wards for corrective action

Successful supervisors will oversee data collectors and support field coordination using electronic platforms such as SurveyCTO.

Key Responsibilities of Supervisors

Selected candidates will:

• Attend a 2-day physical training facilitated by National Consultants.
• Train and mentor data collectors using participatory learning methods.
• Supervise field data collection activities across assigned LGAs.
• Monitor data quality using supervision checklists.
• Support SurveyCTO troubleshooting and data validation.
• Coordinate logistics, mobilization, and community entry.
• Prepare supervision reports and recommendations.

Expected Deliverables

Each supervisor will supervise up to 2 LGAs and will be required to:

• Develop and submit supervision schedules.
• Ensure quality control during household interviews.
• Conduct real-time field validation.
• Submit:
  • Dataset Validation Summary
  • Supervision Process Report
  • Recommendations for future evaluations

Requirements for Applicants

Applicants must possess:

• A minimum of BSc/HND in Social Sciences or Health-related disciplines.
• Experience in public health research and field data collection.
• Knowledge of electronic/mobile data collection tools.
• Strong communication and supervision skills.
• Familiarity with local communities and terrain.
• Ability to speak local languages such as Hausa, Yoruba, Kanuri, etc.

Added Advantage

• Previous LQAS survey experience.

Important Eligibility Conditions

Applicants must note:

• Government staff are NOT eligible.
• Current SMC personnel are NOT eligible.
• Candidates blacklisted from previous LQAS exercises are disqualified.
• Some states may require female or mixed-gender participation.
• Attention to detail is highly important.

How to Apply Successfully

1. Tailor Your CV

Highlight:

• Public health survey experience
• Supervisory roles
• NGO field operations
• Monitoring & Evaluation experience
• SurveyCTO, KoboToolbox, ODK, or related tools

2. Apply Early

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and recruitment may close before the deadline.

3. Use the Correct State Link

Applicants should apply only through their preferred state application link below.

Official Application Links

• Apply for Borno State
• Apply for Kebbi State
• Apply for Abuja (FCT)
• Apply for Kogi State
• Apply for Nasarawa State
• Apply for Oyo State
• Apply for Sokoto State
• Apply for Bauchi State
• Apply for Plateau State
• Apply for Zamfara State

Important Notes from Malaria Consortium

• Recruitment is completely free.
• No payment is required at any stage.
• Hardcopy applications are not accepted.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Malaria Consortium also maintains strict safeguarding and ethical standards to ensure the protection of vulnerable individuals and communities during all field operations.

Final Thoughts

This is a valuable opportunity for professionals seeking hands-on experience in:

• Monitoring & Evaluation
• NGO programme implementation
• Public health field supervision
• Community-based research

Candidates with strong leadership ability, survey experience, and electronic data collection skills are strongly encouraged to apply before the deadline.

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