Data Collectors

Jhpiego is a nonprofit global leader in creating and delivering transformative healthcare solutions for the developing world. They partner with national governments, health experts, and local communities to build health provider skills and develop systems that save lives and ensure healthier futures for women and families.

This assignment involves reviewing routine health facility records, extracting relevant information, verifying data accuracy and completeness, and documenting data quality gaps. The goal is to support program monitoring, research, and evidence-based decision-making. The role is expected to commence in November 2026 and will require approximately five working days per month over a six-month period.

1. Participate in orientation and training on data collection procedures, tools, and quality assurance requirements.
2. Conduct systematic reviews of health facility records, registers, and patient files.
3. Identify eligible records and accurately extract required information using approved data collection tools.
4. Verify the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of information across different source documents.
5. Capture and submit data using designated electronic data collection platforms.
6. Identify and document missing information, inconsistencies, discrepancies, and other data quality gaps.
7. Review submitted data and address identified errors in consultation with the supervisor.
8. Provide regular progress updates and report any challenges encountered during data collection.
9. Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to research ethics and applicable data protection requirements.

1. A minimum Diploma in Health Records and Information Management, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, or Public Health.
2. Previous experience in health data collection, medical record reviews, data abstraction, research, or data quality assessment.
3. Good understanding of health facility documentation systems and routine health information management processes.
4. Experience working with health facilities and county health teams.
5. Proficiency in using electronic data collection platforms such as KoboCollect, ODK, or REDCap.
6. Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and complete records.
7. Good communication, organizational, and reporting skills.
8. Ability to work independently and meet agreed timelines.
9. Experience in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH), immunization services, or other health research activities will be an added advantage.