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Data Collector
Country Afghanistan Province Bamian,
Categories Health Care, Type Full Time
Post Date 2023-12-12 Close Date 2023-12-25
Vacancy No Data Collector BMN01 Gender Male
No Of Jobs 1 Contract Duration 6 month fixed term
Education A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Statistics, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related discipline Experience At least 2 years of experience in data collection and management within research projects or similar settings
Organization Opportunities for you Salary As per organization salary scale

About Company

About AKHS-A (Aga Khan Health Service-Afghanistan): Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of the most comprehensive private, not‐for‐profit health care systems in the developing world with community health programs in large geographical areas in Central and South Asia, as well as in East Africa. The Aga Khan Health Services, Afghanistan (AKHS, A) was established in 2003 as part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). AKHS, A provides health care services mainly on behalf of the government including the Ministry of Public Health’s of Afghanistan’s Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS) and Essential Package of Hospital Services (EPHS). AKHS, A is unique both in scale and scope, delivering critical health services along the continuum of care, from Community Health Workers (CHWs) to ISO certified hospital facilities. Since 2003 AKHS, A is implementing Healthcare services in Bamyan, Baghlan and Badakhshan provinces. The agency’s scope of work includes the provision of primary and secondary Healthcare, Preventive and curative medical care, Nursing and Midwifery education, Human Resources Development and Hospital Management. The current working modality and role of AKHS, A in Bamyan and Badakhshan provinces as BPHS and EPHS implementer. AKHS, A provides technical support as well as capacity building of health personnel, immunization services, nutrition trainings and the training of Community Health Nurses and Community Health Midwifery. AKHS, A tapped into internal and other donor fundings to continue supplementary and complementary supports to the national health system. Moreover, AKHS, A scale up AKDN innovations, including, expansions of e-Health services, e-learning initiatives, and cross border arrangements. To promote healthy environment, AKHS, A is implementing net zero and greenhouse gas emission.

Job Description

  • Collect comprehensive data, ensuring its relevance and completeness, while coordinating effectively with parents in both control and intervention groups.
  • Data to be collected from the designated health facilities (intervention and control) during the course of project. 
  • Efficiently manage and organize collected data within designated electronic databases or software and filling questionnaires forms, ensuring timely entry, categorization using appropriate coding systems, and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Perform thorough quality control checks, including data cleaning and editing, to ensure data accuracy and integrity during collection.
  • Provide reliable and confidential data to the research team, collaborating closely to facilitate high-quality statistical analysis.
  • Collaborate with the research team in the preparation of comprehensive reports and manuscripts based on the collected data, ensuring accuracy and alignment with research objectives.
  • Provide administrative support as needed.
  • the timely submission of the collected data and report to the project supervisor.

Any team task assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirement

Education:

  • A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Statistics, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.               

Work Experience:

  • At least 2 years of experience in data collection and management within research projects or similar settings.

Skills:  

  • Proficiency in English language and fluency in local languages.
  • Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with parents and collaborate within the research team.
  • Strong organizational abilities to manage and prioritize data tasks efficiently.
  • Detail-oriented mindset to ensure accuracy and completeness of collected data.

 Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in data collection methodologies and tools.
  • Familiarity to use data collection tool on tablets.
  • Familiarity with coding systems for effective data categorization.

Personal Characteristics:              

  • Adaptability and resilience are crucial, enabling the ability to navigate challenges while maintaining a collaborative, detail-oriented approach essential for effective project management as a Data Collector.

Submission Guideline

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs and clearly mention the job title and vacancy number in the subject line: (Data Collector BMN01 ) otherwise their application will not be considered.

Note: Applications are reviewed on active bases and after receiving sufficient eligible applications we may process the position before closing date. 

“AKHS, A is an equal employment opportunity organization, and with the mandate of transparent, open, and fair recruitment process. Any follow up during the recruitment process by the applicant/candidate can disqualify the querier”.  

Aga Khan Health Service, Afghanistan strives to promote diversity as well as provide an equal employment opportunity to each candidate, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, language, marital status, origin, political affiliation, religion, sex, or social statuses.

AKHS is concerned about the climate and environmental crises we face and is doing everything possible to reduce our own impact, encouraging others to do the same, and advancing understanding in this field. AKHS has set itself the task of getting as close to net-zero carbon operations as possible by 2030. We expect all staff to contribute to achieving these aims in the context of their roles. We encourage applicants with previous experience or an interest in this field to app.

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