Data Collector (quantitative)

• Location Type : Hybrid
• Deadline : September 7th, 2026
• Career Level : Mid Level(3-5 years)
• Employment Type : Contract
• Number of people required : 1

About the Job

Department: SRH

Division: N/A

Reports to: Research and Learning Advisor

Based in: Multiple Regions, Zones, and Woredas across Ethiopia (Afar, Amhara, Central Ethiopia, Oromia, Sidama, Somali, South Ethiopia, Southwest Ethiopia, and Tigray)

Duration of contract: Based on Ad-Hoc assignments

Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for this position

Who are we?

We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non‐profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire by marketing affordable products and services that range from mosquito nets to contraceptives to HIV testing. We are a $560m enterprise based in Washington, DC, operating in the private and public sectors in more than 65 countries.
The project will be implemented in Nine regions: Afar, Oromia, Amhara, South Ethiopia, Tigray, Sidama, Central Ethiopia, South-west Ethiopia and Somali covering a total of 100 woredas.

We are looking for

We are seeking dedicated, energetic, and highly qualified 24e Data Collectors and 7 Field Supervisors to conduct a household health survey and health facility assessment who is willing and physical capability to walk long distances for home-to-home visits in rural and rugged terrains. The survey focuses RMNCH, nutrition and malaria outcomes among a specific target population: pregnant women who have at least one child under five years of age. Data collection will be conducted through intensive home-to-home visits to selected Health Post (HP) catchment areas (Kebeles).

Job Responsibilities

• Administer structured electronic questionnaires to eligible pregnant mothers, ensuring a strict daily target.
• Use mobile devices (smartphones/tablets) to accurately capture and record quantitative survey responses in real-time.
• Ensure all completed forms are reviewed for completeness and successfully uploaded to the central server at the end of each field day.
• Adhere strictly to research ethics, obtain informed consent from participants, and maintain confidentiality and integrity.
• Collaborate closely with Field Supervisors, local Health Extension Workers (HEWs), and Kebele administrators to smoothly navigate community structures
• Travel to hard to reach area with available means when not accessible via vehicle

About You

Job requirements

• Education: BSc Degree or Diploma in Public Health, Nursing, Midwifery, Nutrition, Statistics, Sociology, or related fields.
• Quantitative Experience: Proven track record of conducting quantitative household surveys and health-related research.
• Digital Proficiency: Demonstrated hands-on experience using mobile data collection platforms such as KoboToolbox, ODK (Open Data Kit), CommCare, or CSPro.
• Language Skills:
• Amharic: Fluent (written and spoken) is required for national coordination and reporting.
• Local Languages: Full fluency in the native language of your assigned deployment zone (e.g., Afar’af, Afaan Oromoo, Sidaamu Afoo, Somali, Wolayttatto, Gamo, Kafi Noonoo, or Tigrinya) is mandatory to build trust and accurately translate survey concepts.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and a respectful approach when interviewing vulnerable populations.

Requirement Skill

• Data Analysis and reporting
• Quantitative and Qualitative research