Data Collectors - Lebanon Health Feasibility Assessment - BEKAA

A team of enumerators will be trained by the feasibility assessment consultant on a number of tools for data collection, including surveys to be conducted in communities, health clinics and focus group discussions. The focus of the assessment is on primary health care services, as well as a special interest in referral and the integration of reproductive health, mental health and community health services. The intent is to utilize information collected from various stakeholders to formulate a strategy for the provision of health services through IRC Lebanon.

Major Responsibilities:

The Data Collectors will be engaged in training and data collection activities:

• Attend training: this will be 1-2 days training provided by the Public Health consultant. Training will cover the objectives of the assessment, review of measures and data collection procedures, and the methodology. Training will likely be the week of October 26, 2020.
• Collect data and conduct surveys:  Data collectors will visit a number of communities and stakeholders and will complete surveys provided by the consultant. In addition, they will be required to give feedback about their observations in health clinics and within their data collection.  
• The data collectors will agree on designated locations and will be required to share the information collected with the consultant. They will also support in conducting focus group discussions, key informant interviews and note taking to support the assessment.
• Data collection visits will be conducted in coordination with the consultant and the logistics and transportation will be covered by the IRC.
• Adherence to code of conduct and research protocol at all times and report punctually to work at agreed upon times and as requested by consultant.  
• Demonstrate commitment to the assessment and be a team player at all times
• Conduct self in a professional manner
• Demonstrate ability to properly administer questionnaires and properly record responses to administered questionnaire
• Follow ethical procedures required for this study, including those for respondent privacy and data security. Capture the challenges and learning opportunities to field in the improvement of the overall assessment process.
• Other responsibilities will include:
• Ensure high quality data collection for research purposes.
• Review and clean collected data.
• Keep data well organized for all observation and monitoring activities.

Job Requirements:

Education: completed or completing a degree in a health related field.

Work Experience: data collection experience is preferable.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with survey data collection and/or observational measure preferred but not necessary.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong self-initiative, ability to be flexible under pressure.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team from different professional and cultural backgrounds.
• Previous experience working with refugees, families, young children in Lebanon preferred.  

Language Skills:  Fluent in Arabic and English.

Deliverables:         

• Successfully attend the training.
• Deliver the information from data collection, including FGD, KIIs and surveys. Observations will also be collected.