Field Enumerator for Malaria Study (Bonthe & Tonkolili)

About the role

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) in Sierra Leone is hiring enumerators to support a household survey evaluating the acceptability and impact of SC Johnson Guardian™ Spatial Emanators. Enumerators will work in the Bonthe and Tonkolili districts, visiting selected households, conducting interviews, and performing malaria testing where required.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct household interviews using a structured electronic questionnaire and obtain informed consent.
• Record accurate and complete household and participant data.
• Assess placement, use, retention, and acceptability of vector control tools, including spatial emanators.
• Determine the number of spatial emanators recommended for each eligible housing structure.
• Follow all study, ethical, and confidentiality procedures.
• Work in rural and hard‑to‑reach communities, including overnight stays when needed.
• Participate in training, supervision, data quality checks, and debriefings.
• Submit collected data accurately and on time.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science in nursing or a related field from a recognised institution.
• Valid and current nursing licence.
• Previous experience in research or data collection, preferably in public‑health or malaria studies.
• Experience administering structured questionnaires and conducting household interviews.
• Familiarity with electronic data collection platforms such as DHIS2, REDCap, ODK, KoboToolbox, or SurveyCTO.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Willingness to work in rural and hard‑to‑reach communities.
• Understanding of research ethics, informed consent, and confidentiality.

Required skills

• DHIS2
• REDCap
• ODK
• KoboToolbox
• SurveyCTO