Recorder

Job Summary

General Requirements/Responsibilities:

·       Recorders must be able to read and write well, and have excellent attention to detail.

·       Fluency in the local language

·       Working knowledge of English language

·       know how to interact well with residents of rural communities and understand the importance of greetings.

·       Good interpersonal communication with community leaders and residents

·       Be physically fit and able to walk long distances and work long hours in the field.

·       Must have prior experience with smartphones.

·       Field experience in data collection and data entry is useful.

·       Be able to use android and be familiar with data collection tools, ODK

Specific Requirements/Responsibilities:

·       Obtain consent from the head of household and eligible participants before data collection.

·       Enter required information (recorder ID, cluster ID, age, sex, household ID, etc.) accurately into the Tropical data application.

·       Record household and members’ information accurately.

·       Ensure that GPS coordinates are captured correctly.

·       Complete the cluster form then household form after selecting of a household.

·       Recording of the WASH data in the household questionnaire and trachoma grading data in the resident questionnaire.

·       At the end of each day, follow the absentees and complete the absent return questionnaire

·       Help the grader to follow the sequence of the questionnaire and to not miss any part of it.

·       Write additional comments in the relevant sections if needed.

·       Observe and verify the WASH facilities based on questionnaire and ensure data quality and validity.

·       Ensure full charge and extra power source for the mobile phone charging to prevent obstacles in the data entry and teamwork.

·       Proper maintenance and safety of the data entry tools.

·       At the end of each interview/grading, ensure that all questions are answered and recorded properly.

·       Support grader and DBS collector to ensure teamwork in the field.

·       Timely report and share the data collection technical problem with team leader/supervisor.

·       Ensure data security, privacy, and integrity of the clients. The data must not be shared with any outsider.

·       At the end of each day submit all verified and saved forms to the Tropical Data System

·       Participate in all required training sessions, simulation exercises, and daily debriefings.

·       Comply with infection prevention and control measures and other safety protocols during fieldwork.

Job Requirements

• MD, Assistant Doctor, Nurse graduated from an accredited university.
• Or Eye Technician, Optometrist graduated from an accredited university.
• Good computer skills, particularly MS. Office. 
• Having Experince in using Kobo or any other data collection tools.